If you are a light or social smoker it will be easier to manage smoking while undergoing Invisalign. Find out if Invisalign in Woburn, MA is right for you. One of the major benefits of Invisalign is that the aligner trays are removable. You should remove your trays whenever you eat or drink anything besides water. We all know that sugar will help to form cavities. And if it gets trapped between your aligner and teeth, it could cause even more severe problems.
Carbonated beverages — Fizzy sodas or alcoholic drinks can be especially dangerous because of their acidity. Even carbonated water, or sparkling water, can be slightly acidic. We all know that many fizzy drinks like soda can contain sugar, but even some sparkling waters can contain hidden sugars. Alcoholic drinks — Drinking alcohol with clear aligners can also damage your teeth. Depending on the drink, alcohol can be both high in sugar and high in acidity. So what can you drink with aligners?
Stick to plain water. When you drink anything else, bacteria, acid, and sugars can become trapped between your aligner and teeth.
That goes for food you need to chew, such as salad or steak, and softer foods too, such as soups or mashed potatoes. Like drinks, food can be acidic or sugary or both. Food particles can get stuck under aligners, increasing your risk of cavities forming. And hot foods can also warp your aligners. Jeffrey Sulitzer. Still, SmileDirectClub gets this question a lot. Take the retainer out to clean your teeth, gently brush the retainer after removing. Do not use toothpaste on your retainer and do not use hot water when cleaning your retainer.
The retainer should be cleaned using Retainerbrite times a week. Do not repeatedly click your retainer in and out with your tongue as this will loosen the retainer and could result in your teeth moving out of position. For all contact sports a gum shield must be worn.
When the retainer is out of the mouth, it should be stored in a rigid plastic container. A charge will be made for replacement retainers. You need to carry on seeing your regular dentist for checkups throughout your Orthodontic Treatment.
Always bring your retainers to your orthodontic appointments. Still, I had one and the easiest solution is just to take it out beforehand and put it somewhere safe. Once when I was high I took out my retainer, forgot it on the ground, and stomped it.
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Cigs too. I was worried my teeth would look ugly when I got them off but they look normal and decently white with no spots on teeth so i'm happy. I'm just worried about the retainer now.
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