What are the braces colors?
As a registered Dental Hygienist for 20 years I have helped countless people choose a braces color and I see how they actually look after weeks on in real life. Here is what I recommend when it comes to looking good.
You can customize braces with colored elastics to match your style, season, or mood. Choose colors that complement your skin tone and hair, or go bold and have fun with it.
If you wear metallic or ceramic braces your orthodontist will use elastic colored o ties on your braces. These help hold the archwire in place. They come with so many color options and you might have to wear a color for weeks at a time. So sit back and let me tell you how to pick a cute braces color. These are some of the best braces color ideas when choosing a single color.
Your Personal Color Scheme
Start with something easy. Take a look at your closet. Can you see a dominant color that you like to wear? If you pick a braces color that compliments or matches a color you like to wear regularly then that is a great choice for a braces color. The reason this works is psychological and practical. If you already wear a lot of blues or purples because they make you feel more confident then picking a similar braces color will create a similar affect. It will also create a put together match look that is balanced and creates visual harmony. This look reinforces confidence and easy because you will naturally gravitate to clothes that is matching your smile.
Pick colors that complement your eyes
Another choice would be to pick a color that compliments your eyes. For example, many people with blue eyes look great with the color blue and people with brown eyes look amazing with the color purple. Matching the color to your eyes makes for a color that pops and looks cute.
Pick colors that make teeth appear whiter
Pick colors that tend to naturally make teeth appear whiter. Colors like navy, periwinkle, purple and sometimes black can contrast against teeth making them appear brighter. Her’s the color theory. Blue and purple sit opposite yellow on the color wheel, so they neutralize yellow tones in your teeth and make them appear whiter by comparison. Black can have the same effect. Avoid warm colors like yellow, orange, or gold because they can actually make teeth appear more yellow. If you want a whitening effect stick with cool tones.
Hoildays
If there is an upcoming holiday, then here’s your chance to get creative and have some fun. I particularly love the look of more than one color as it gives a vibe. So for example if it is almost halloween, then black and orange braces colors will look cool. Match the color theme of the holiday and you are golden. Holidays are the perfect excuse to have fun with your braces colors. For Christmas try red and green or silver and gold. For valentines day try red and pink or rose gold. Express yourself through out the year and have fun.
Seasonal
Seasons can be a great braces color guide. Summer colours for example should be bright, while fall takes on a warmer darker vibe. Spring is so pastel and winter is colder and more blue, white and greys. Spring calls for pastels likes soft pink, light blue, mint green and baby yellow. Summer is all bright and tropical so go for turquoise, hot pink, lime green and coral. Fall iOS your moment for warm rich tones like burnt orange, deep red, gold and burgundy. Winter pairs beautifully with cool jewel tones like deep purple, sapphire blue, silver and white.
Hair color
Picking a braces color by your hair color has got to be one of my favorites methods. Hair color is something that can really pop and result in some of the best braces colors for you. so pairing a color with your smile look really cute. For example blondes look great with sky blue, navy, teal, silver, grey, lilac. Brunettes look amazing with: lavender, turquoise, deep purples, emerald green and hot pink. Red heads look amazing with sapphire blue, burgundy, plum, navy blue and emerald green. The reason this works is because cool tones in your braces will compliment cooler hair tones, and warm metallics work with warmer hair. Fir blondes with cooler undertones, sky blue and silver create harmony. For redheads, deep jewel tones like sapphire and emerald make red hair pop while whitening teeth appearance. For brunettes with warm undertones , turquoise and warm golds work beautifully together.
Braces have become a fashion statement and is considered cool. I was quotes in the New York Times about how braces has really moved from being viewed as negative to stylish and positive is I decided toI write this blog to help guide you on your braces journey and keep you smiling confident. These are all methods to help you navigate your way into the most confident smile but at the end of the day, If you really like a color and it makes you happy, get that color!
If you are still deciding between braces and clear aligners, check out my post on why braces can be a great choice if you are a candidate.
FAQ
Q. How do I know if a color will fade or stain?
A. Most colors that tend to stain or fade with time are usually lighter or pale colors.
Q. How can I choose a color that will make my teeth look whiter?
A. Braces colors that are darker can make teeth appear brighter. Colors that have a blue tone or purple tone naturally make teeth appear brighter.
Q. What if I only like colors that tend to stain and fade like white, lime green and clear?
A. If you want to avoid staining the best habit would be to rinse out after eating or drinking. Maintain excellent oral hygiene will also help and simply reducing foods and beverages that stain teeth.
Q. What colors should I avoid?
A. Colors that contrast against teeth and make teeth appear yellow such as yellow, brown, gold and orange should be paired with another color or they can make teeth appear yellow.
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