invisalign teen Raleigh NCAt Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we find one of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that you will receive maximum results with minimal impact on your daily life. Invisalign is smooth, comfortable, easy to insert and remove. The ability to remove the aligners allows you to enjoy all your favorite foods and beverages without the concern of getting food stuck in the wires and brackets of traditional braces.

Eating with Invisalign

Your trays are durable and strong, however you will need to remove them before you eat or drink beverages. The act of chewing can break, crack or distort the aligner. If damaged even slightly, the tray will not be as effective in aligning your teeth properly.

Beverages with Invisalign

It may seem like you can drink beverages with aligners in your mouth. However, repeatedly exposing your aligner to warm or hot liquids can distort them. A distorted aligner will not be able to effectively straighten your teeth. If you feel like your aligner may be distorted call Wake Orthodontics today to have it evaluated for damage.

Good Oral Health

A vital part of good oral health is the neutralizing effect of saliva. When we consume acidic drinks or food, the saliva washes away the acid and reduces your risk of tooth decay. When you drink acidic beverages with aligners in your mouth, they become trapped in the tray and your saliva doesn’t have direct contact with your teeth to neutralize them. You should remove aligners when drinking fluids except water.

Colored drinks may also change the color of your teeth. Therefore, drinking colored liquids while wearing Invisalign would counteract the invisibility.

Best Habits During Invisalign Treatment

Brush your teeth after every meal or beverage before putting in your aligners to prevent plaque and decay. Before inserting, rinse the aligner in lukewarm water or use the Invisalign cleaning kit provided at Wake Orthodontics. If you have any questions or concerns about your Invisalign aligners don’t hesitate to call us 919-719-1780 we are here to help!