Miami Lakes patients can express themselves while getting braces by choosing the most popular colors. We see that different age groups have very different color preferences. Younger patients like bold, bright colors while older patients choose more subtle ones. Patients can make better choices about their elastic band colors throughout treatment by knowing these trends.
Right now, the most popular colors for braces are classic combinations that will always be in style. Navy blue is still super popular because it makes teeth look whiter by contrast and goes with any skin tone. Forest green and burgundy are other classy choices that go with the natural color of teeth and add a little personality to the smile. Patients who want some color but don’t want to draw too much attention to their braces like these darker colors.
Seasonal color trends have a big impact on what patients choose all year round which makes it easy to see at our Miami Lakes office. During fall, orange and black are super popular because people are celebrating Halloween and other fall holidays. Red and green combos are popular during winter holidays and red, white and blue color schemes are more popular during summer when people are feeling patriotic. People typically ask for pastel colors and bright, happy combinations during spring.
Many of our patients in the community choose colors based on school pride. During football season and other school events when patients want to show their team spirit we see big jumps in certain color combinations. During homecoming week and playoffs the colors of local high schools become super popular. Also, patients going to college choose the colors of their future school to show how excited they are to start their academic journey.
At Specialty Smiles we see that men and women have very different color preferences. Women who get their nails done like to try out more colors and often ask for pink, purple and bright blue combinations. Most of the time male patients prefer darker colors like navy, forest green or black. However, many also like school colors and sports teams. But, as people’s views on self expression change so do these inclinations.
Age has a big impact on color choices and different patterns show up at different stages of life. Kids in elementary school generally ask for the boldest colors, fluorescent pink, electric blue and bright orange. As middle schoolers deal with changing social dynamics they may switch between bold and more conservative choices. High schoolers often choose colors that match their style, what they do or what they want to do in the future.
Our patients’ favorite colors are also affected by practical factors. We often suggest other colors to patients that will make their smile look better because lighter colors like yellow, white and light green can make teeth look more yellow. Deeper colors usually make teeth look whiter and give better results. We help patients understand these consequences while also respecting their unique tastes and style choices.
Patients who want to keep their orthodontic treatment private are choosing clear and tooth colored elastics more and more. These choices are functional without color which is great for professionals and older patients who don’t want to be seen. But some foods and drinks can stain clear elastics so you need to be more careful about what you eat and drink between sessions to keep them looking good.
Patients can create their own unique looks by mixing and matching patterns that show off their creativity and personality. Some people like to have different colors on their upper and lower arches while others like to have different colors on each tooth. During certain times of the year holiday themed combinations become very popular. This way patients can enjoy the holidays with their orthodontic accessories.
The fact that the colors change often keeps the orthodontic experience new and exciting for patients during treatment. Most of the time patients change the color of their elastics at each adjustment session which is every 6-8 weeks. This chance to change every so often keeps things interesting and lets patients try out different looks as their tastes change.
For practical reasons food and lifestyle choices may affect color choices. People who drink a lot of coffee or tea which can stain teeth may like darker tints that cover the stains. Active patients who play contact sports often choose colors that match their team jerseys or show off their athletic personality. We talk to Braces for Teens patients about these practical things to help them make choices they will like throughout their treatment.
We are still committed to helping Miami Lakes patients find color options that make their orthodontic experience better while getting great results and keeping their confidence throughout the process.