No two smiles are exactly the same. When you wear traditional metal braces, you can show off your unique personality even more! During your routine orthodontic checkups, your orthodontist will likely give you the option to change the color of the rubber bands on your braces. However, with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know which ones to pick. After all, the color of your smile will say a lot about you, so it’s important that it’s saying the right things! Read on as we go over some of the most important tips when choosing your braces rubber band colors.
A Rainbow of Colors for Your Smile
Your options for braces rubber band colors may span an entire rainbow! While you should always pick what you feel is best, here are some popular choices:
- Bright and bold colors: Patients who are looking to show off their outgoing, friendly, and energized personality may lean towards bright colors like purple, orange, or pink.
- Subdued but noticeable colors: For a more refined but personalized look, teenagers may prefer navy, dark purple, or burgundy to show off their style without drawing too much attention to it.
- Sparkly or metallic colors: Some offices offer variations that are metallic, sparkly, or even glow-in-the-dark for a completely unique look!
- The rainbow: Of course, if you’re having trouble choosing one or two colors, go with them all! You may be able to show off the whole rainbow in your smile!
- Light colors or clear: Adults and teens who are looking to minimize the appearance of their braces may opt for off-white, light gray, or clear for a more professional appearance.
Where to Get Colorful Inspiration
So what do you want your smile to say about you? There are plenty of ways you can choose color combinations that show off specific aspects of your personality or things you care about. When choosing your braces rubber band colors, try looking for inspiration in:
- Upcoming holidays, like Christmas, Halloween, or summer break
- Upcoming social events, like a school dance or football game
- Your eye color
- The color of your favorite outfit
- The colors of your favorite sports team or school
Tips to Keep in Mind
If you’re choosing rubber band colors that are important to you, then you can’t go wrong! However, there are some things to keep in mind when selecting your colors. For example, green can sometimes make it look like there’s lettuce stuck in your teeth and red may look like blood at first glance. Additionally, lighter colors may make your teeth look slightly darker than they actually are, whereas darker colored rubber bands may help your teeth look whiter. If you’re unsure, don’t feel shy about asking your orthodontist! They’ve helped plenty of patients pick the perfect colors to express themselves, and they’d be more than happy to do the same for you.
About the Practice
Our experienced and friendly team here at Simply Orthodontics Worcester is dedicated to helping you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. Not only that, but we strive to help you have fun along the way! We’re more than happy to offer a variety of braces rubber band colors and personalized recommendations for making your journey towards a better smile as smooth and pleasant as possible. To learn more, we can be contacted online or at (508) 757-3173.