Braces - How to Pick the Best Color

What color braces should you get? When it comes to braces, the color wheel can be very helpful in picking the right shade of braces that will complement your smile while also being pleasing to the eye. Use this guide to find out which color braces are best for you and your smile!

What is a Brace?

First of all, it’s a good idea to understand what a braces color wheel is. In short, braces are a set of wires and brackets that are attached to your teeth and jaws with elastics (rubber bands) so that your bite can be fixed. Braces may also be referred to as orthodontic appliances. Brace comes from an Greek word meaning straighten teeth.

Types of Orthodontic Appliances

What is an Orthodontic Appliance? An orthodontic nance appliance , often called a dental brace, is a device that utilizes pressure from bands or springs to move teeth into their proper position. These appliances are not only used for correcting teeth but can also help with injury prevention and other dental concerns. To understand more about orthodontic appliances it’s important to understand how they work and what options are available. There are two basic types of orthodontic appliances: fixed (sometimes called bonded) and removable (often referred to as braces).

The Color Wheel

As you start your search for a new set of braces, it’s important to familiarize yourself with how colors affect your smile. The first step is to get acquainted with one of graphic design’s most influential pieces of equipment: The color wheel. To help you choose a good color for your new braces, use a color wheel that specifically matches dental work. While it’s helpful to choose colors that complement each other, don’t worry too much about getting it exactly right—your dentist will help guide you through choosing the perfect colors and placement once they have all their

measurements and photos.

Tips on Choosing Your Appliance Colors

As any orthodontist will tell you, picking a great set of braces is all about color coordination. You don’t want to go overboard with bright colors and flashy styles; instead, consider your skin tone when picking out your set of braces. If you’re fair-skinned and have blond hair, there’s a good chance that you’ll look better in darker shades of gold or silver than with super-bright pinks or greens. If you have dark skin and tend toward bold lipstick colors like reds or purples, try those hues on your new set of braces rather than lighter pastels.

What Other People Have Done with Their Appliace Colors

After deciding you want your appliance to be a specific color, it's important that you find out what other people have done with their appliance. Sometimes a friend or family member has had similar work done and can help steer you in the right direction. Other times, searching on Google images can be helpful as well. However, when picking your color keep in mind you don't want it to blend in with other things like clothing or belts. You want people's eyes drawn immediately to your braces and not necessarily think about anything else.

Gallery of Real Life Examples

Here are some examples of braces from real patients in our office. Each case was treated with different materials and colors so you can get a good feel for what is available and how they look. Please keep in mind that everyone is different and not every patient will have exactly these results. Your doctor will work with you to come up with a treatment plan that fits your specific needs!

Summary and Conclusion

Braces are one of those things that you don't think much about until you need them. Your braces are very important because they will help improve your smile, and give you a healthy bite. A lot of factors go into picking out braces for yourself, but not many people know where to start. It's important for you to understand how everything works before having your braces put on. Choosing what color of braces is one aspect that many people overlook; however, it could have a huge impact on your overall experience with your teeth.