{"id":31604,"date":"2021-09-28T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/?p=31604"},"modified":"2021-11-10T18:46:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T18:46:46","slug":"everything-to-know-about-picking-braces-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/everything-to-know-about-picking-braces-colors","title":{"rendered":"Pick the best colors for your braces bands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a color for your braces can be challenging at times because, if you choose the wrong color, you will wind up wearing a hue that does not match your mood, personality, or style, which can be embarrassing. The majority of people are unable to choose the proper color for their braces, primarily due to a lack of preparation on how to obtain the most appropriate braces color for their situation.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider these things when choosing colors<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a color for your braces can be challenging at times because, if you choose the wrong color, you will wind up wearing a hue that does not match your mood, personality, or style, which can be embarrassing. The majority of people are unable to choose the proper color for their braces, primarily due to a lack of preparation on how to obtain the most appropriate braces color for their situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age.<\/strong> Teenage patients prefer braces that are brightly colored, and they would choose a single hue or a combination of colors. The majority of adult patients will choose neutral tones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eyes and Hair color.<\/strong> Colors should be chosen to complement the color of the hair and eyes. Jewel band colors appear well on people with light hair and eyes because they are darker or brighter in color, whereas jewel band colors look great on those with darker or black hair and eyes.<\/p>\n<p>These band colors compliment the following eye colors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brown eyes: Dark blue, and dark green color braces<\/li>\n<li>Blue eyes: Blue, pink, and lilac color braces<\/li>\n<li>Green eyes: Red, orange, purple, and green color braces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skin tone.<\/strong> Darker, bolder colors, such as deep red or navy blue, complement lighter complexion tones best. Using them will not improve the appearance of your skin and will not make your teeth appear whiter. Those with darker skin tones look best when paired with bright colors such as turquoise, vivid blue, magenta, bold pink, or ruby red since these hues provide a good contrast with the deeper shades of the skin and make your smile stand out more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teeth shade.<\/strong> Colors that will help your teeth appear whiter should be chosen. Colors like brown and yellow should be avoided because they will make the teeth appear discolored. Darker hues are favored because they can make the teeth appear whiter and brighter.<\/p>\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/what-happens-if-the-bracket-on-braces-breaks\">Common causes for brackets to break<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6zzA4BU2e58\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>How often will you change braces bands colors?<\/h2>\n<p>During each appointment, your orthodontist will tighten your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orthodontic_archwire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wires<\/a>, allowing you to alternate the color of your braces. Depending on how frequently you require modifications, you could end up with a fresh color every four to six weeks or even less frequently.<\/p>\n<h2>Braces Color Wheel: Find the best colors for you<\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous color combinations to pick from, with blue, yellow, purple, and pink being the most common choices of bands to wear. Your orthodontist can also assist you in selecting the most appropriate color for you.<\/p>\n<p>But what happens if you can&#8217;t make up your mind between two different colors? Then you&#8217;ll be able to do both. Yes. It is possible to have your braces in two different colors. The following are some popular color options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pink and purple<\/li>\n<li>Light blue and navy blue<\/li>\n<li>Black and red<\/li>\n<li>neon green and pink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Choose colors for braces that make your teeth brighter<\/h2>\n<p>When you wear darker hues such as purple, scarlet, black, or navy blue, your teeth may appear whiter as a result. Alternatively, neutral colors such as silver and gray, while not necessarily making your teeth appear whiter, do not draw attention to any discolorations that may exist on your teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>Braces color inspiration<\/h2>\n<p>Are you having trouble deciding on the perfect color of braces for you? Below are some of the color ideas for braces that you should take into consideration in order to make the best decision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your favorite color.<\/strong>The most apparent decision is because your favorite color is the same as the color that you already adore. In the event that you have more than one favorite color, you can combine them to put on a smile that is sure to turn heads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Match your outfit.<\/strong> Color-code your braces by choosing the most prevalent color you have in your closet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorite sports team.<\/strong>Show your allegiance to your favorite sports team by displaying their colors on your braces to show your pride in them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holidays and events.<\/strong> Valentine&#8217;s Day, Christmas, the Fourth of July, and St. Patrick&#8217;s Day are all celebrated with specific colors. This is a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit by matching the color of your braces to the color of a holiday that is coming up soon. For special occasions such as graduations and weddings, you can also coordinate the color of your braces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Change of season.<\/strong> Is it winter in your part of the world? Summer? Spring or fall? If you want to match the colors of the current season with the color of your braces, that&#8217;s no problem at all.<\/p>\n<h2>Braces colors for girls<\/h2>\n<p>The results of a recent study on which colors of braces people like revealed that female patients prefer the red and purple bands the most. However, there are additional considerations to take into account, including the color of your teeth, which will make them appear whiter.<\/p>\n<p>Below are popular choices of braces colors for girls:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aqua<\/li>\n<li>Purple<\/li>\n<li>Pink<\/li>\n<li>Yellow<\/li>\n<li>Neon Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Braces colors for boys<\/h2>\n<p>According to a similar study, male patients prefer the colors black, blue, and dark blue. If there are no other obstacles that would prevent them from doing so, male patients should choose the darker color. Here are some color options to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blue<\/li>\n<li>Black<\/li>\n<li>Red<\/li>\n<li>Orange<\/li>\n<li>Sky Blue<\/li>\n<li>Navy Blue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you see your orthodontist, make sure to look at the braces color wheel to determine which color is best for you. The color wheel can assist you in selecting the most appropriate color for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20396449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elekdag-Turk S, Ozkalayci N, Isci D, Turk T. Color preferences of patients receiving elastic ligatures. Eur J Dent. 2010 Apr;4(2):171-4. PMID: 20396449; PMCID: PMC2853826.<\/a><\/cite><\/li>\n<li><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17714645\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hurlbert AC, Ling Y. Biological components of sex differences in color preference. Curr Biol. 2007 Aug 21;17(16):R623-5. doi: 10.1016\/j.cub.2007.06.022. 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