Coloured braces in North Miami have turned orthodontic treatment from a medical procedure into a way to express yourself and be creative, especially for younger patients who see their braces as a form of wearable art. At Specialty Smiles we know that making orthodontic treatment fun and interesting can increase patient compliance and enjoyment throughout the whole process.
Modern braces come in way more colours than just the basic silver look of old fashioned metal brackets and wires. You can change the elastic ligatures, also called coloured bands or ties, at each adjustment appointment to match your style, the season or a special occasion. These little rubber bands keep the orthodontic wire in place and let you express yourself in many ways.
People usually choose popular colours based on what’s in style right now, their school colours, holiday colours or their favourite colours that go with their personal style. Many patients like to match their braces to special occasions like school dances, graduations or family gatherings. We have a wide range of colours from bright primary colours to pastels, metallics and even glow in the dark colours that everyone loves.
Coloured braces have psychological benefits that go beyond how they look. Many patients say they feel more secure and excited about their orthodontic treatment when they can choose how they look. This good attitude often leads to better oral hygiene and more willingness to follow treatment directions which in turn leads to better results and shorter treatment times.
Seasonal colour coordination is a great way for patients to celebrate holidays and other special occasions while they are getting their braces. Patients can join in on holiday traditions by choosing fall colours like orange and brown for Halloween, red and green for Christmas or pastels for spring and Easter. Many of our younger patients in North Miami look forward to their adjustment appointments because they can pick out new colours.
School spirit is another common theme for coloured braces. Students usually choose their school colours to show school spirit at sports games or other special school events. This link between braces and school pride makes braces more normal among friends and makes students less self conscious about wearing them.Choosing colours can also be useful in ways other than expressing yourself. Darker colours make teeth look whiter, while lighter colours make any natural tooth discolouration stand out. We help you choose colours that look good with your skin tone and tooth shade to improve your overall look while you’re getting treatment.
Some patients like to change up the colours they wear at each appointment, using their orthodontic visits as a chance to try out new styles and looks. Some people establish favourite colours that they stick with throughout treatment and create a personal brand that shows off their individuality and flair.
Patients who want more subtle choices can get almost imperceptible correction with Braces for Adults and Invisalign treatments that don’t need coloured bands or visible brackets. Adults and teens who care about their look and want to keep their orthodontic treatment private are drawn to these systems.
Sometimes professional and social factors come into play, especially for older teens who have to go to formal events or job interviews while they’re getting treatment. We talk about what colours are best for different situations and help patients figure out when more conservative options would be better for certain events.
When you come in for regular orthodontic care the colour changes happen every 6-8 weeks depending on your adjustment plan. Patients can change their look to match the season, their mood or special events which keeps the treatment experience fresh and fun.
Patients who want to make their braces stand out might use colour combinations and patterns to be even more creative. Alternating colours, rainbow patterns or matching colour schemes are more ways to show off your own personality.
We want our patients to have fun with coloured braces but keep their eyes on the prize: healthy, beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime.