Coloured Braces in Surrey - Guildford Orthodontic Centre

Embrace Your Braces: Adding Colour at Guildford Orthodontic Centre

Traditional metal braces remain a popular choice for orthodontic treatment. This is because they can be both effective and affordable. Once you embrace the idea that you’re going to live with braces for a while, have a little fun by adding colour!

Braces involve many parts, including the brackets, archway, metal bands (o-rings for back teeth) and elastics or bands made of rubber that go around each bracket.

If you've chosen translucent cosmetic braces (and brackets), or have opted for Invisalign® to keep your dental treatment as low-profile as possible, you’re probably not looking to add color to your mouth though.

On the other hand, if you’re getting traditional steel braces, your brackets and wires will be silver.

The Magic Behind Coloured Braces: What Gives Them Their Colours?

It’s the tiny elastics (or bands) that allow you to colourize your mouth! Because these elastics get changed during your orthodontic visits every 4 to 6 weeks, you don’t have to settle for just one colour throughout your entire orthodontic treatment. You will be able to switch your colour up at each visit!

And some orthodontists will allow you to choose different colours of elastics for each tooth from a colour wheel.

Making Braces Fun for Kids!

Coloured braces are most popular among children. Changing the colours according to their mood, style or season can help make orthodontic treatment much more fun and appealing. Including children in the treatment process and allowing them to make decisions can also help them feel more positive and even look forward to each visit to the orthodontist.

We understand the importance of making treatment with braces a good experience for children. Straight teeth lead to healthier, more confident smiles. Having a child on board with the process can make it go even smoother!

Express Yourself with Coloured Braces in Surrey

Our team at Guildford Orthodontic Centre is here to help every step of the way, from the first time we meet to picking out your coloured elastics. We are happy to make recommendations based on recent trends or events. You’re likely going to wear your braces for 18 to 24 months. Why not have some fun with them and express yourself with a colourful smile? Please don't hesitate to reach out to us for a consultation or to learn more about coloured braces.

Looking for something more discreet? We also offer other natural-looking and low-profile options.

How to Choose Your Braces Colours in Surrey

At Guildford Orthodontic Centre, we offer a wide range of colours for your coloured braces. Although there is no official style guide for braces, consider these suggestions when choosing your colours. Here are some tips: 

• Gold, dark blue, turquoise, orange, green, violet or pink may look super if you have a darker skin tone
• Lighter blue, bronze, darker purples or blues and subdued tones of red or pink might complement a lighter skin tone
• Darker colours may make your teeth appear whiter
• Lighter colours can make your teeth look more yellow
• Choose colours that match or complement your eyes
• Choose colours that complement the colour of clothing you often wear

Colours to Avoid When Choosing Your Coloured Braces

While there are no rules for which colours to pick, there are a few that you may want to avoid for various reasons. These include:

• Black elastics may mimic rotting teeth or food in your teeth
• White may make your teeth appear more yellowed and can stain more easily
• Green or brown elastics may be mistaken for food in your teeth

Flexibility in Fun: Change Your Braces Colours with Each Visit

The best part about your treatment with coloured braces is that you are able to choose colours based on how you feel and your own preferences.

And, remember... You can change it up with every visit!