Can I Have Mints with Invisalign? Yes, But Only the Right Kind

If you’re wearing Invisalign, you already know the routine. Your aligners need to stay in almost all day (22 hours, but who’s counting). That’s a lot of time with plastic hugging your teeth, and sometimes that means morning breath that decides to stick around until dinner.

Which leads to a very common question: Can you have mints with Invisalign?

Yes, you can.

But not every breath mint is aligner safe. Many contain sugar or ingredients that can damage your trays or feed odor-causing bacteria. You also want something that helps keep your aligners properly seated. (That’s exactly why Movemints were invented!)

Let’s look at how that works and how you can keep your breath fresh throughout treatment.

Why Invisalign Can Cause Bad Breath

Your aligners reduce the amount of saliva reaching your teeth. Less saliva means a drier mouth. Dry mouth is the number one cause of bad breath during Invisalign treatment because saliva naturally washes away bacteria.

The good news: you can support saliva flow, keep your aligners clean, and prevent buildup before it starts.

Six Expert Tips to Keep Breath Fresh with Invisalign

1) Use Movemints The Mint That Fits

Dry mouth. Loose aligners. Breath that needs a quick reset. Movemints help with all three.

Created by orthodontist Dr. Dave Pechersky, each mint has patented concave grooves that guide your bite and apply gentle pressure to fully seat aligners. While you work the mint, xylitol dissolves in your saliva to support better oral conditions.

Movemints are:

• Designed for use while aligners are in
• Sugar free
• Vegan and gluten free
• Free of aspartame

Fresh breath plus better tracking is a win for your treatment.

2) Rinse Your Aligners Whenever You Remove Them

A quick rinse clears away saliva and particles so they aren’t trapped against your teeth later. Brush your teeth before putting aligners back in whenever possible. Cleaner trays mean fresher breath.

3) Floss Daily

Anything trapped between your teeth stays sealed under the trays, feeding odor-causing bacteria. The American Dental Association recommends daily flossing, especially during orthodontic treatment.

4) Use a Safe Cleaning Solution Between Brushing

On the go cleaning still counts. A travel cleaning spray help eliminate bacteria when brushing isn’t convenient. Your trays will smell fresher and look clearer.

5) Drink Plenty of Water

Hydration supports saliva flow and keeps your mouth cleaner. Stick to plain water while wearing trays. Flavored or sparkling drinks can get trapped under aligners and increase acid exposure.

6) Soak Your Aligners Regularly

A daily soak with Invisalign cleaning crystals or Movemints Cleaning Tabs removes buildup you can’t reach, so your aligners stay fresh, clean, and comfortable.

So...Can You Have Mints With Invisalign?

Yes - As long as they’re Movemints.

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