Coloured braces: a way to enhance your personality and boost your self-confidence

On the one hand, there are people who are ashamed of their orthodontic treatment or simply want to hide it as much as possible for some reason. On the other hand, there are people who downright enjoy matching the colours of their braces to their personal style or an event in their life. And today's article is especially for this second group. What colors for braces can you indulge in? And what to choose? 

Types and colours of elastics for your braces

If you're one of those people who like to show your braces to the world, you have plenty of options. Braces elastics (ligatures) come in all sorts of colours, so it's up to you whether you want pink braces or gold braces today.

There is a colour swatch book for braces, from which you can easily choose the ones that suit your taste. Personalisation isn't just about aesthetics; it's also a way to express your personality and feel more comfortable with braces.

Choosing the right colour of rubber bands can significantly affect your appearance and self-confidence. Not only can you choose colours that match your everyday wardrobe, but you can also take inspiration from seasonal trends or special occasions such as holidays or school events.

What can you choose colours for braces?

Patients in orthodontic offices often consider their natural skin or hair color.

If you're more of a lighter type, colours such as blue, dark blue, caramel, bronze or salmon will stand out. 

If you're the darker type, try how you feel in gold, orange, pink or turquoise.

Do you want to hide your braces as much as possible?

Unless you have chosen ceramic braces or invisible braces from the start, your "hiding" of braces will be limited to elastics in the least conspicuous colours. White braces, or white elastics for braces, are a popular choice in this case.

Proper care of rubber bands

Regular maintenance is important to keep the rubber bands functional and retain their colour. How to do it?

• Regular brushing after every meal helps prevent plaque build-up, which can also cause discolouration of the elastics.
• Avoid foods that could discolour the rubber bands. This includes coffee, red wine, beets, blueberries, etc.
• If the elastics tear or lose their elasticity, see your orthodontist as soon as possible to have them replaced.

Frequently asked questions

How often should the rubber bands be changed? 

It is commonly recommended to change them every 4-6 weeks. Changing the frequency may depend on the specifics of your treatment, but this will always be communicated to you by your orthodontist.

Can elastics affect the length of orthodontic treatment? 

Proper care and regular maintenance can help keep treatment on track and minimize complications.

What to do if the rubber bands regularly loosen? 

This may be due to incorrect application or type of elastics. Consult your orthodontist.

Choosing the colour of elastics for fixed braces is not only an aesthetic choice, but also a way to make your orthodontic treatment more comfortable. Choose colours that you will enjoy and that will boost your self-confidence. Remember, your orthodontist is always happy to give you advice on choosing and caring for your braces to make your smile as beautiful as possible.

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