Can I eat yogurt with my retainer?

Yes, you could eat ice cream or yogurt without damaging the aligners; however you are bathing the teeth in sugars that will get under the aligners. This could cause plaque buildup and tooth decay. Tea or any other hot drinks should be consumed without the aligners in your mouth.

What kind of foods can you eat with a retainer?

NEVER eat anything while wearing your retainers. It's OK to drink water while wearing the retainers, but remove them if you drink other beverages.

Can I eat yogurt with my Invisalign on?

You simply put your aligner trays aside while eating, so they aren't impacted by the food being consumed. When a patient is settling into a brand-new set of Invisalign trays, eating foods such as yogurt, eggs, or pasta can actually alleviate the discomfort that might occur with the trays.

Can I drink milk with retainers on?

When your retainer is in your mouth DO NOT eat chocolate, sweets, chewing gum etc. Or drink sugary or fizzy drinks (incl. diet varieties) and acidic fruit juices. Water and milk are best.

What happens if you eat with retainers?

Someone may throw them away unknowingly, or they could be broken. Wearing the retainers while eating minimizes the potential for retainer loss. Do not play with the retainers with your tongue, such as “flipping” them in and out excessively, as this can cause wire breakage.

Retainer Do's and Dont's

Can I bite down on my retainer?

Because the clear retainers cover your teeth, when you bite down on something you will be biting the clear material of your retainer. This biting may cause damage to the retainer over time. Clear retainers can also become yellow or gray if not thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

Can you eat apples with a permanent retainer?

ARE THERE ANY EATING RESTRICTIONS WITH THESE RETAINERS? Yes! Since the reatiners are bonded, or glued, to your teeth exactly like braces it is imperative that you do not bite into anything hard or you will dislodge your retainer (ic, apples, pears, candy bars, frozen foods etc...).

Can you kiss with Invisalign?

They definitely don't stop people going in for a kiss! Invisalign's smooth aligners are designed to fit super-close to your teeth, so you don't have to worry about your aligners dislodging or getting in the way of that perfect kiss.

Are your teeth supposed to touch with retainer?

Essix retainers don't allow your teeth to touch as they naturally would, so the retainer may feel very strange at first. Permanent retainers may be difficult to floss and may feel uncomfortable on your tongue, requiring dental wax to ease discomfort.

Can I eat ice cream with clear aligners?

From Invisalign patients, we often get questions like, “Can I eat ice cream with Invisalign”, or “Can I drink through a straw with Invisalign?” Any sugary foods, such as ice cream, should not be consumed with Invisalign.

Can I eat a banana with my Invisalign in?

Have no fear! We have cultivated a variety of healthy foods and treats that are safe to eat while undergoing braces or Invisalign. Soft: Enjoy foods that are soft like berries, bananas, yogurt, soup and ice cream.

Can I drink hot drinks with my retainer in?

If you drop retainers on the ground DO NOT PUT THEM IN HOT OR BOILING WATER. You may not drink hot liquids with retainers in your mouth: i.e. coffee, tea, soup, or hot chocolate. Keep retainers AWAY FROM DOGS AND CATS. Pets have been known to chew through retainer cases.

What happens if you eat ice cream with Invisalign?

Ice and ice cream can also cause cold shock. You may have heard of this phenomena, but the ultimate problem is that cold foods can actually crack teeth. It could be small ones or larger ones, but both can interfere with Invisalign treatment.

What can you not eat with retainers?

What soft foods can I eat?

Can you drink Sprite with retainers?

Don't drink soda or alcohol while wearing a retainer – It is tempting to drink while wearing a retainer because of the unobtrusive nature of the device. However, excess liquid trapped under the trays can vastly intensify acid exposure to teeth, increasing the probability of tooth decay.

Why do my gums turn white when I put my retainer in?

As you wear your retainer, it accumulates bacteria, plaque, and tartar. We brush and floss to prevent this buildup on our teeth and gums, and we have to clean our retainers for the same reason. Without sufficient cleaning, a retainer can become smelly, foul-tasting, filmy, cloudy, and covered in small white spots.

Why does my retainer hurt every night?

When a patient returns to our office with a retainer that hurts when they wear it, there are only two possible explanations. Either the retainer has changed, or the teeth have moved. Generally, it is simple to determine which has occurred. In some cases, retainers are damaged, distorted, or “wear out” with daily use.

Why does my retainer feel tight every night?

If your retainer feels tight every night to the point of discomfort, talk to your orthodontist. In most cases, this happens when you move to a nightly schedule too quickly. When you see your orthodontist, they'll likely recommend that you return to wearing your retainer for part of the day until your teeth adjust.

Does Invisalign give you a lisp?

You may notice a slight lisp when you first wear your Invisalign aligners, but it is typically only obvious to you, is usually temporary and, if it persists, can easily be corrected.

Should I take my Invisalign out to smoke?

Although Invisalign aligners are designed to be removed when eating, brushing and flossing the teeth, and could be removed to smoke, they should be worn for at least 22 hours a day. Wearing aligners less than 22 hours a day may interfere with treatment and cause progress to slow.

Can you eat with invisible retainers?

Always remove Invisalign before you eat.

The aligners are not intended, however, to withstand the pressure of biting and chewing. The appliances must always be removed before you eat anything, whether a tiny snack or a big meal. Otherwise, you risk breaking the aligners and interrupting your treatment.

Can you eat popcorn with a permanent retainer?

However, if the wire has been damaged, your orthodontist may need to replace the wire altogether. To reduce the likelihood of a permanent retainer loosening, individuals should avoid biting into hard food, such as apples, carrots, hard candy, and popcorn balls, etc., with their front teeth.

Is a permanent retainer for life?

Permanent retainers aren't truly permanent. They're only called “permanent” because they can't be removed easily, unlike removable retainers. Permanent retainers do eventually wear out, but they've been known to last for upwards of 20 years. When they wear out, they can be removed and replaced.

Do celebrities wear permanent retainers?

Yes, even celebrities have been known to wear retainers. If you're someone that's worried about what other people will think of them, just take a look at the countless celebrities and public figures that have needed retainers in the past.