Can I consume hot beverages like tea or coffee with Invisalign aligners in place?
Hot beverages can distort Invisalign aligners, so it’s best to remove them before consuming hot drinks and wait until they cool down.
Hot beverages can distort Invisalign aligners, so it’s best to remove them before consuming hot drinks and wait until they cool down.
Dentist
Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Through visual examination, palpation, potentially followed by tests like biopsies, X-rays, or other imaging techniques.
They contain abrasives and chemicals that help remove surface stains from teeth, but don’t change the intrinsic color of the teeth.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
Brush twice daily, floss once a day, use fluoride toothpaste, rinse with mouthwash, and have regular dental check-ups.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, and textured tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
While attachments are typically added to assist with tooth movement, you may want to avoid very sticky or hard foods to prevent damage to the aligners.