Can I Drink Milk with Retainers?

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.

Can I drink milk with aligners?

Although drinking milk with your aligners may not stain your teeth or aligners, but it may cause teeth cavities if you wear your aligners without rinsing your mouth after a drink. Therefore, the best practice is to remove your aligners whenever you drink anything other than water. Alternatively, you may use a straw.

Can you drink with your retainer in?

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.