If you’re like most people, the thought of sporting braces puts you in mind of colors like bright white and bubblegum pink. But in recent years, more adult patients have started to choose colors that are understated rather than in-your-face – and they’re loving their results! While it used to be that clear brackets were the only way to go (and you can still get them if you want), it’s now possible to choose colors that match your skin tone, hair color, or even your favorite sports team! Here are our picks for the best colors for braces.
Lavender Braces
Not only does lavender make you smile, but it can also help to promote calmness and relaxation. When you feel relaxed and calm, your body is better able to heal itself. Lavender braces would be perfect if you’re hoping to find a brace color that keeps your stress level down while in treatment. If your braces cause you significant anxiety or discomfort, it’s important to discuss with your orthodontist what options might work best for you — including whether or not a change in color is necessary. In many cases though, lavender isn’t just a pretty color; it can be an effective one too!
Sky Blue Braces
Maybe you prefer subtlety when it comes to your orthodontic accessories. If so, sky blue braces may be just what you’re looking for. When paired with a clean smile and tasteful outfit, sky blue braces can make a statement that goes beyond mere attractiveness; they signal an effort to keep your life in order. People will look at you and think, She is sure of herself; she is dependable. It’s hard to find a brighter shade of braces—but if you do find one that pops even more than these, we probably won’t notice it because of how distracting our eyes will be drawn to your smile.
Teal Blue Braces
No wonder people with teal blue braces have a hard time! They try to choose a color that doesn’t stand out. Teal is good, but too much of anything will make you look weird. And people who have teal blue braces do not want to be noticeable – they are trying to blend in. With pale skin and light hair, it makes sense that those people would choose teal color. But lavender is definitely more noticeable than teal, yet it fits their skin tone perfectly! Lavender braces look great on pale girls who like fashion and don’t want to be in plain sight.
Combinations of blue and white
Blue isn’t just a fan favorite when it comes to braces, but also has its place in dentistry’s history books. While doctors have used blue ink on patients’ teeth for centuries, these days, doctors use special pens with sterile water-based dye that wash off in as little as 24 hours. But no matter what color your brackets are, you won’t be stuck with them forever: Over time they fade and eventually fall off after they become loose enough to remove (usually around age 18). Even before that happens, though, you can minimize their visibility by matching your wardrobe to your braces. For example, sky blue or lavender braces go well with pastels and light colors.
