One of the elements of braces that orthodontic patients quickly embrace is the look of their braces or Invisalign. It’s even more fun when they discover that they can control a small piece of their smile, particularly the color. Discover the many ways you can play with this hardware that keeps your mouth captive – you might just discover that you can have fun with your orthodontics rather than wishing the treatment time away.
Bring the Drama with Color
Braces-wearers get the opportunity to promote their personality and maintain a form of self-expression even though they’re wearing brackets around the clock by changing the color of their braces. You can select the kind of shade you want on your teeth during every adjustment every six weeks or so. Teens are well-known for selecting bright or serious colors, whatever suits their style, mood, or the season. Rubber bands come in every color of the rainbow and then some, so you can ask for a combination of color that is uniquely you.
Go for the Gold (or Silver)
Metal braces are silver. There is no way around this color and material. Your choice of rubber bands to accessorize with, though, could easily belong to the gold family. This cool and warm combination is as old as time and looks great when blended. If you’d like to have the look of precious metals on your teeth, go for this combo (keeping in mind that yellowish shades can sometimes make teeth look more yellow than white).
Alternatively, you can stick with the silver look the whole way through your mouth. Ask for clear rubber bands to hold your brackets and archwires in place or check to see if a gray or silver color is a better counterpart to the hardware. Not every color is complementary, but silver is usually a win.
Stay Monochromatic
If you’re the kind of person who craves calm colors and shades, then a muted palette may be just your speed. Instead of noticeable brackets of metal braces, you may be eligible for two other orthodontic options, braces or Invisalign:
- Clear or ceramic braces. Whether they’re tooth-colored and blend into your tooth enamel or completely clear and almost translucent, ceramic or clear braces keep your orthodontic treatment subtle.
- Invisalign. Most adult orthodontic patients and plenty of teens are interested in Invisalign. These nearly invisible aligners move teeth consistently with see-through trays that are hardly noticeable.
Color Rules to Remember
Because rubber bands are changed at every checkup, your orthodontist and their assistants are adept at shifting things quickly. However, the more colors you want to add to your hardware, the longer your appointment will be. Most patients are willing to sacrifice a few minutes of time for a look that they love. After all, when you like what you’re wearing, you feel much better about yourself.
Contact the orthodontic team at Soleil Orthodontics in Woodinville, WA, to learn more about orthodontic treatment or to schedule a consultation and find out if you or your child is ready for braces or Invisalign.
