Colorful Metal Braces

Improvements in traditional metal braces have made this orthodontic appliance much less devastating for children and adults. One of these improvements is the addition of colorful metal braces to the options. In fact, braces have become a sort of fashion statement for kids and adults alike.

Colorful Metal Braces — Add Pop to Your Smile

We need to start by explaining that metal braces are still metal, and therefore, are still silver in color. But they can be dressed up by adding colored elastics. Braces work pretty simply. The orthodontist will affix a bracket to each tooth. Archwires connect the brackets which creates tension that moves teeth to straighten smiles. The archwires are held in place by tiny rubber bands.

In the past, elastics only came in one color and patients had no choice. Now, bands are available in an array of colors that patients can combine to create a unique look. Patients can select new colors each time the orthodontist makes an adjustment (every six to eight weeks usually).

When discussing colored metal braces, we are actually referring to the color of elastics a patient selects.

Selecting the Perfect Colors

It helps if you arrive ready to select your colors, but you will have a few minutes to choose. To find out what colors are available, contact Halabi Orthodontics before your appointment for assistance. Our staff is eager to help you use your colored metal braces to make a statement. Here are a few tips to help you select the right colors for your smile:

  • Be patriotic for the 4th of July, pastels for Easter, orange for Halloween, etc.
  • School colors to cheer on your sports teams
  • Your favorite baseball or other professional team colors
  • Match your prom outfits or June wedding colors
  • Ask if there is a color wheel or interactive tool you can use
  • Consider your favorite color so you can always match your style choices
  • Black and brown bands may resemble food caught in your braces (who wants that?)
  • Consider colors that compliment your eye color and skin tone
  • White, yellow, and gold bands may create an appearance of yellowing teeth

Selecting your colors can be a fun part of getting braces.

Contact Halabi Orthodontics

Colored elastics may also be available on Clarity Clear Ceramic Braces without self-litigation. Inquire during your examination if you are also interested in this option. Halabi Orthodontics offers many options for your orthodontic care. Please feel free to call our office at (718) 675-5000 or contact us via email at halabiortho@gmail.com.