Eating and cleaningQuestion during treatment

Do aligner attachments stain from coffee or wine?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Aligner buttons (attachments) are made of a light-cured material and bonded to the enamel of the teeth. White fillings, build-ups and bonding are made of the same kind of material. Staining isn't expected if the button sits tightly against the tooth and its edges are well adapted and polished. If it does happen, though, the solution is to polish the edges of the attachment or, if it's defective, to replace it.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.