Drinking very hot or warm beverages is not recommended with clear aligners in place. The high temperatures can distort and warp the thin plastic.
We suggest removing your aligners when drinking hot coffee, tea, or soup. Wait until they cool down to a warm, safe temperature if you wish to drink with aligners in.
How often do I need to change clear aligners?
You can drink cool water with aligners in without problems. For smoother beverages, use a straw placed toward the back of your mouth to minimize contact with aligners.
Drinking hot liquids without aligners reduces your risk of damaging these expensive appliances. You’ll avoid increased treatment time and costs from needing aligner replacements. Simply develop a habit of aligner removal with hot drinks for best results.
