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You can\u2019t imagine getting your morning started without that energizing cup of coffee. There\u2019s a lot of work to be done and you need some pep in your step. If you are beginning treatment with Invisalign clear aligners soon, you might be wondering if your coffee habit is going to affect your smile. You\u2019ll be glad to know that you can still drink coffee with Invisalign, but they just won\u2019t be a pair that go together at the same time. Read on to learn from your dentist in Sachse<\/a> about why that is, plus tips for enjoying coffee during the process of straightening your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What If I Tried to Drink Coffee While Wearing My Invisalign Trays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re going through Invisalign treatment, you shouldn\u2019t eat anything while wearing the aligners. The only thing you should drink is plain water. Why? Drinking coffee with your trays in could have several negative consequences like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staining<\/strong> \u2013 Any beverage besides water could discolor your aligners, making people more likely to notice you\u2019re wearing them. Your teeth might also stain, as the trays will trap some of the coffee against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher risk of tooth decay<\/strong> \u2013 Most people add cream and sugar to their coffee. Even if you don\u2019t, coffee is acidic. When coffee is stuck between the trays and your teeth, it exposes your enamel to acid and possibly sugar, increasing the risk of cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aligners changing shape<\/strong> \u2013 Invisalign trays are made from plastic that tends to warp when exposed to heat. Drinking a piping-hot mug of coffee could cause your trays to not fit correctly anymore, creating delays in your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For these reasons, you should never drink coffee while wearing Invisalign. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to cut out the beverage entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Enjoy Coffee without Compromising My Invisalign Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t even imagine starting your day without coffee, don\u2019t worry. You can still enjoy it during your Invisalign treatment. However, you\u2019ll have to make a few adjustments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n