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Colored Braces: What Colors of Braces Can You Get?
Not too long ago, I spent a week of my dental school career in the orthodontics department, helping the future orthodontists to straighten people's teeth.
A lot of the teenagers' favorite part of their appointment was at the very end when they got to choose what color their braces would be for the few weeks until their next appointment.
One dedicated high school football player wanted the colors of his school — they had lost their last game, and he was hoping that his braces would bring his team a much-wanted victory.
It was interesting to look at the psychology behind the color choices. Everybody that told me what color they wanted felt like they had to justify their color choice. Some people chose their favorite color or just a color to match their mood.
If you're wondering why people with braces need those colored bands in the first place, read my previous article about why you have to have rubber bands on each tooth with braces.
The Available Colors of Bands on Braces
At my dental school, we use the 3M Unitek Alastik brand of braces bands.
This brand comes with a variety of colors which are pictured below:
3M is a pretty popular brand among orthodontists. If your orthodontist uses another brand and you want to know which colors are available for your braces, just ask. Most orthodontists want to keep their patients happy and are willing to show you all of the available color options.
Not Everyone Can Get Colored Braces
As I mentioned in my previous article about the colored bands on braces, there are a couple of different types of braces. One type has a metal door that locks in the orthodontic wire, known as self-ligating braces, and the other type holds the wire in with a tiny, colored rubber band.
If you have the self-ligating variety of braces, you won't be able to choose a color as the braces automatically hold in the wire.
What Do You Think of Colored Braces?
When I had my braces, I had the self-ligating type, so I never got to choose a color to spruce up the look of my braces.
Do you find colored braces distracting or do you like them? If you have braces, what makes you decide what color to choose? Leave your opinions below in the comments section!
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I think that overall the colors are great. It has helped teenagers to not feel so self-conscious about braces but has made them look cool. Sometimes they can be tacky though like when someone gets really weird colors or when you have boys getting pink!
I have to agree, Cheryl. There are definitely some weird colored braces combinations that I've seen!
I'm a guy and gonna get pink! Maybe cause i'm gay, but who knows lol
lol yea I like pink
WAZ WRONG W/PINK!?
hey, I'm getting braces next week, I'm going for the colours lime green and pink, I think they work really well togethor and they are my faverioute coulors:D I'm quite exited to get them as I can't wait for my new smile when they have been taken off. I'm glad I have come on this website it has made me much happier about getting my braces, thankyou:)
I made the mistake of getting green once when I was a teen and everyone kept telling me I had spinach or something stuck in my teeth. Also, If you get white, no matter how white your teeth are they will appear yellow next to the white! And finally, pink makes it look like you have bubble gum stuck in your braces. These are all things I never considered until I was stuck wearing that color for a month! By the end of my braces-wearing days, I just got silver or gray every time since they made my braces less noticeable than all the other colors.
Thanks for your comment Dana! You had me laughing. I never realized that colored braces could affect your mouth in so many ways. I'm glad it all worked out for you and hopefully you've got some nice, straight teeth to show for all of that embarrassment during your "braces-wearing days!"
yea that's cool I know what not to get now lol
Thank you for your comments, it will help me a lot. Btw, it's so funny.
You're right about the white and dark green (but not light) but seriously (no offense intended whatsoever in this comment) I mean doesn't silver and gray just take all of the fun out of braces??? It might be less noticeable but almost everyone goes through braces and getting colors that blend it's just no fun (this is for teens who might be reading this, I don't think there's anything wrong with having bright colors)
I loved having colored bands to choose from, but I remember having to think about when my next appointment would be when picking colors! It was fun to have black+orange at Halloween, and red+green in December....as long as I didn't get stuck wearing Christmas colors for the first few weeks of January
I guess picking colors can get pretty stressful if you have to coordinate with the holidays! Thanks for your comment, Sabby.
yea that's cool thanx
im getting self ligating braces next week but i realy want coloured bands on them
Could i still get the bands?
HI Bethany,
Although you wouldn't need to wear rubber bands with self ligating braces, it might be possible. 3M, the makers of the braces we use at my dental school, has this to say:
While 3M self-ligating braces do not require elastic bands to hold the wires in place, with your orthodontist's approval, you can still choose to individualize your braces with colored elastic bands. However, you probably won't want to since elastic bands add resistance and can actually lengthen your treatment time and cause discomfort.
So, if you talk with your orthodontist and he or she says it's fine for you to have colored rubber bands, then you could wearthem. But, keep in mind that it could cause some discomfort. Also, due to the extra force on your teeth, it may require you to be in braces for a longer period of time.
I hope that helps. Thanks for your question!
i have gone with a month of braces and my next dentist appointment is this thurseday and the only colors i have choosen are light green and purple. and my next appointment will be the second time i go. and can you please put up the colors that smilecare dentistry has for patients with braces.
Hi Jennifer - I'm not exactly sure which colors SmileCare dentistry would have. Since they appear to be a large chain, I am sure that they have a contract with one of the major companies that manufacture rubber ligatures for braces.
I am sure that they would probably offer most of the colors shown in the photo above, but I can't say anything with certainty.
I hope your appointment goes well - Thanks for your comment, Jennifer!
thanks! and your welcome
I am getting braces on Saturday and really looking forward to it. I think I am getting self ligating braces (as referred to as my dentist as 'the new type of braces') but I haven't been sure if I cannot receive colours and as a 13 year old girl I am partial to wanting some pinks and purples! What sort of discomfort can it cause and how long would it pro-long it? To be honest, the only reason I was looking forward to them was for the colours!
Hi Charlotte - Your best bet is to talk to your orthodontist. As I mentioned in one of the comments above, it is possible to get colored bands on self-ligating braces, but it can lengthen your treatment time. This may lead some people to wonder if the extra time spent in braces is really worth it to get colored braces.
Hopefully, if you're set on getting colors with your braces, your orthodontist can find something that can straighten your teeth and allow you to have colored braces. I hope your braces treatment goes well! Thanks for the comment, Charlotte.
i got my braces on Thursday, they are fine but they ache a little so i have to keep having medicine. its really hard to eat and sometimes i struggle with bread :S when will i be able to eat propally again? Also when i went on Thursday i didnt get a choice of colour, but the lady that fitted my braces said i will next time, so for now i have silver, and their actually ok, because they dont stand out alot and i dont have a sticky out lip. i had my Braces done on the NHS, so do i still get colour choices like this?
Hi Beth - I remember those days when I had braces and eating a piece of bread seemed like torture! The pain should go down after a couple of days and you'll be able to use your teeth to chew through your favorite braces-friendly foods again.
I would assume that the NHS would allow you to choose colors as long as your braces allow for rubber ligatures. Good luck with your braces treatment, Beth! Thanks for your comment!
Hi,
My name is Silvia Kusel. I'm an Account Manager at Lancer Orthodontics, we carry many colors for ligature ties that go on your braces. Feel free to view the colors online http://www.lancerortho.com
Your Orthodonist could purchase a bag of 3000 ligature ties for $12.00.
By the way Smilecare orders all there supplies from Lancer Orthodontics in Vista, CA
what r some really cool color combinations for an 11 year old girl? just wondering cuz im getting mine next month.
Hey Lauren - I think you could probably get away with any color. We do see a lot of pink/purple colors in girls. If you want to experiment with a lot of different colors, there is an online braces color chooser that you can use to see how different colors will look on your teeth.
You can click here to use it - just click on a color, then click on the teeth or click "All, Even, Odd, Upper, or Lower" after selecting the color.
I hope that helps. Good luck with your braces!
hey i go to an orthidonist called ummm well his name is [name removed] and i was wondering what colors i could get at his office???
thanks 
Hi Celeste - The picture above shows the basic colors that most orthodontists have available. If you have any doubts, you can try calling their office and seeing what colors they actually have. I wish I could be of more help! Thanks for your comment - let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi!
I'm really upset because I have damon system braces and i was wondering if i could still get colors because i was really looking foward to it and they didnt give me colors. SO can I get colors for damon system braces?
Hi Louise - Since Damon Braces are self-ligating, there isn't a need for the colored rubber ligatures on them. Also, since they are smaller, I don't think they would be able to have rubber bands on them even if you wanted them.
I wish I could give you better news. You can talk to your orthodontist specifically about this and they might be able to do something for you, but no guarantees. I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment!
oh ok i will ask my orthodontist
thanks for your help
Hi!
I went to my orthodontist today and she let me choose colors on my top four front teeth! I was really glad that I could get them! I got screaming pink, orange blast and plum crazy!
Thanks for your help
Hi Louise - Thanks for the update! I'm glad you were able to get some colored bands on your braces. Depending on how your teeth are aligned, sometimes orthodontists don't mind putting colors on the self-ligating braces.
That sounds like a fun color combination!
i am gettin braces soon,and i was wondering if orange and purple make good colors?
I got orange blast screaming pink and plum crazy and they make really good colors
Hi Elizabeth - It sounds like Louise knows what she's talking about! Let us know how it goes. Thanks for your comment!
Heya, i think this site is really sweet it's 6 days until i get some traintracks.. i'm getting them with detaline (i think that's how you spell it) anway i don't know if i'd get the colour put on straight away .. ???
Hi Jade - Thanks for your comment! In the few orthodontic classes I've had, I haven't heard of detaline. If you find out what it is, let me know - you've got me curious. Good luck with your braces treatment!
wow!!! I go to dentaline, is it the one in langley?
I go dentaline
I have braces and i also want to get my lip pierced, is it okay or would i hurt my braces?
Hi Sandra - Your orthodontist will be able to give you the best answer on this one. If it is completely on the outside of your mouth, it might not make too much of a difference. If it goes through to the inside of your mouth, it could affect the position of your lips at rest, which can affect your orthodontic treatment. Most importantly, you don't want a piercing to come into contact with your braces because it can work against the forces that are moving your teeth into proper position.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Sandra!
hey i was just wondering what the maximum amount of colors is for braces,
Hi Luke - I'm not sure if there is a maximum. The only limit is that you should probably only have one rubber ligature per tooth. If you've got brackets on all 28 teeth (no wisdom teeth), then that means you could possibly have 28 different colors. You might want to check with your orthodontist to see if they're willing to do that many colors.
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Luke.
i have to say when i was a kid the other kids would laugh and point at me and call me medal face. : (
Sorry, Cat! Kids will make fun of anyone who is different... Seems to be built into their nature. Hopefully you've recovered from that and now have straight teeth to show for your time in braces.
Red, white and blue for the 4th sounds cool... love the black and orange for Halloween and I'd do red and silver for christmas (and maybe other colors added.)
my question is, I am getting my braces on July 27th and i'm going to be 56 in October, isn't having colors a bit strange for someone my age? LOL
Hi Valerie - Sounds pretty patriotic and festive! Since it's less common for adults to wear braces than kids, it seems that most adults try to hide the fact that they have braces. If you had colored braces, they definitely would stand out! You can ask your orthodontist where or not you'll be getting self-ligating braces (In that case, you don't need the rubber bands to hold the wire in place.) If you do have to get rubber bands put on, you might try a more inconspicuous color such as white or silver. Keep in mind that white may be more likely to stain depending on what kinds of food you eat.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck with your braces, Valerie!
Don't worry about standing out! Anyhow, you can always get invisible braces as well, I am sure your orthodontist has a pair of them.
Valerie,
I am 43 and just had my second set of metal braces put on. (first set at age 16) I love having the colors to choose from. I am wearing the Metallic Blue at the moment and love matching my braces with my business attire and casual clothes. I plan on the Red and Silver combo for Christmas this year and plan on the Hot Red for Valentines day. I feel like I am a teenager again and I am having fun this time around with my braces. Enjoy them and have fun with it, it sure will make the time they are on go by quicker!
im getting braces soon i dont no what color help please
Hi Brooke - You could try your favorite colors, your school colors, or holiday colors (Patriotic colors work over the summer.)
Some other colors that go together well are:
Pink and purple
Red and pink
Purple and blue
Black and blue
Red and orange
Blue and green
Green and yellow
Yellow and orange
Rainbow (all different colors!)
Obviously there are many different combinations. You might want to ask your orthodontist which colors they recommend for people your age. They'll probably have some good ideas since they see lots of people with colored braces!
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Brooke!
thanks.how many times can i change the colors?
ps...thanks
Hi Brooke - You will more than likely be able to choose new colors at every appointment. Depending on your treatment, you will probably have appointments every 1-2 months or so.
thanks and is there any colers i shalll not get
Hi Brooke - Depending on what you eat, white or light colors might stain easily. Other than that, go with whatever floats your boat!
thanks
I love the look of colored braces! To me it is another way to express your personality ( nail polish, lipstick, etc.) Back when I was in school, over 25 years ago, my friends with braces didn't have the colored ones, and they were VERY self-conscious about their braces. I think it's great that these colored bands are available, as I'm sure it helps many teens overcome their self-consciousness about smiling or showing people their braces.
I agree Debbie - it definetly helps them get over the awkwardness of getting braces. Thanks for your comment!
The first time I had braces, I had the self-ligating braces. But my retainer broke and now I have to get them again. This time I'm going to a different orthodontist so I can choose my colors. I want to get bright pink for my braces, because pink is my favorite color. Some people give odd reasons for their colors, i just love pink.
Sounds like a good enough reason to me, Jessica.
hello. I would like to ask would the color Obscure be good to choose for braces ?
just asking because i am going in September to get my colors changed, and pulled and im just wondering if it would look good. And if i can ask can someone upload a pic about the colour on actual braces??? thankyou
please answer my question
eni xx
Hi Eniko - Obscure can be a good color as it makes your braces blend in better to your teeth. With lighter colors, sometimes they can stain if you eat certain foods with lots of color like tomato-based foods and curry.
If anyone has a photo of their braces colors for Eniko to look at, you can upload it using this form and I will post it.
I hope that helps, Eniko. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment!
I am getting top braces on Wednesday, and I was wondering if you get to pick colors right when you get them on.
Hi Kate - You should be able to pick colors as long as you're not getting self-ligating braces.
I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment! Let me know if you have any other questions, Kate.
Hi I'm getting braces soon and I'm 11 but I want to kno what are all the types of braces and what are colors that will stand out I want my eyes to pop
I have brown eyes dark brown hair and medium tan skin ( this is to help select color ) thank u in advance
Hi Kelsey - I'm not too good at color choice, but my wife says turquoise/blue will help your eyes pop since it's the opposite of brown. Good luck with braces!
Hey Tom! I just wanted to thank you for all the helpful tips I've learned from you! You've made this whole deal a good bit easier! Thanks!
Hi Anna - Thanks - I'm glad it helped, Anna. Good luck with your braces!
Hi!
I have a question for you. I got my braces about 3 weeks ago. They only put the ligatures/colors on the middle four brackets on top and 5 of the middle six brackets on the bottom. I was wondering why this would be?? Thanks!
Hi Anna - It may be possible that your braces are self-ligating (that don't need the colored ligatures) and they just put the colors on the front ones so that you would have colored braces. Just a guess - If you want to know for sure, I would ask your orthodontist to see why they did that.
I wish I could be of more help - if you find out, let me know. Thanks!
Hi!
I have a question about power chains. Are they only used for closing gaps or can they also be used to create a little bit of space between teeth???
Thanks!
Hi Anna - They are normally used for closing gaps. As far as I know, there are better ways to create space between teeth than pulling the adjacent teeth together with a power chain.
I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
Hey!
On my top teeth with ligatures, the colored bands were put on in a "two slashes" form. Looks like this: "\\".
However, on my bottom teeth with ligatures the band goes in an "O" shape like most are seen in.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Anna - They could have done that to change the amount of tension that is holding the wire in place, or it could be the design of the bracket. If you find out the exact reason, let me know. It's good that you're so interested in your treatment. Good luck with your braces, Anna!
Three weeks after turning 18 I got braces. Talk about bad timing >.<
I'm thinking to get purple and silver on my next appointment. Or who knows maybe some blue too. Unless I chicken out and get a color that will show less. Do you recomend gray?
However, this was a decision I made myself & in the end it'll make me very happy. I have a color called rose on my braces right now and I love it
Hi Vanessa - My wife said she got gray a lot because it blended into the braces, so it all depends on whether or not you want people to notice them, I guess. Good luck with braces! Hopefully they don't hurt too much.
Hello! Next week i'm getting braces and "screaming pink" and "extreme green" are the best colours for me. I'm 14 and i think that the teenagers love these colours.
good luck, i love those colors as well ..
I loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove those colours to.
I like them cuz Avril Lavigne has them on her bangs!
PS I am getting my braces after 3 days and i am getting those colours but i have to wear a headset (only at home)
Im getting braces soon and im really scared because some people tell me they hurt alot so im really scared... do they hurt ?
Hi Chloe - You might want to check out this article, Do Braces Hurt? Feel free to leave a comment there if you have any additional questions. Thanks for your comment!
Hello,
I am having my final consultation next week and the orthodontist was saying how I have a huge over bite (I can fit my thumb in between my teeth) and that he wanted to pull my bottom jaw forward and my upper jaw backwards. Also my top teeth kinda stick out slanted like...as you can tell I have a messed up mouth. I was just wondering if you could tell me what my orthodontist might want to do because I am inpatient and I cannot wait til next week! Also do you know how long after having your consultation that you actually get braces?
By the way, thanks!
Hi, I'm getting my braces next week but I'm getting self-ligating. I really want colour and I have heard about getting coloured arch wires? I have also heard of coloured ligatures, whatever those might be. Have you heard of any of these?
im 13 and i have too get braces im going too the orthadontist october 19th im scared there gunna hurt. Will they hurt? What color should i get i want pink but someone told me it will look like i have bubble gum stuck in my teeth what should i do ? Please Help!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!
Hi Danielle - If you go for a bright pink, I'm sure it won't look like bubble gum too much. How much braces hurt depends on the person. The first day or two is usually the worst, and sometimes it's really not all that bad. You can check out this article: Do Braces Hurt?
Come back and leave a comment after you get them on to let us know how you're doing. Thanks for your comment!
Hi I when i get braces i want colored braces and I heard about ones that are one cooler and connect by another her if those are real which to colors would work for a 11 year old girl
P.S. I like blue
Color and another 1
Hi! I am getting braces and im also 11.
i think ill get pink and light green cuz they r so cool and avril lavigne has them on her bangs
Hello Tom. I need some help. I was looking at braces and stuff online when i came upon your website. I get braces in 3 weeks and spacers in 2 weeks. I was thinking about getting orange and blue braces (by the way-i'm 11) and i just wanted to know if you thought that was smart. I am really nervous because i am very scared that they are going to hurt when i get them on. I was just wondering if you knew if you could get colored rubber bands (not on the brakets--just the connecting rubber bands that connect your top to the bottom in the front) because none of my friends have to have rubber bands and i love color, so i am afraid that i won't get any color and i will get something dull. Thanks and i hope you get a chance to answer!
<3,
Maceleigh
PS: Sorry the message was so long--i'm really nervous
I love your color selections
I know! I think i am going to get those colors now!
Aww...thanks
I am 12 and i have got light blue braces but i do not like the colour what other good colours are there
Hello, i have to get multiple teeth extracted before getting braces and I was wondering how much time should be in between the extraction and the braces? the teeth extraction is on the 17th of jan. and the braces are feb 26th so is that too much time between the extractions and the braces because i've read that there shouldn't be extended periods of time between teeth extractions and getting braces.
they told me atleast 2-3 weeks after getting teeth pulled for your gums to heal
what color braces should i get if i like to race dirt bikes, and my hair color is blonde, and my eyes are blue
either orange, red, or purple.
Thanks for responding Beau:) I was also wondering about teeth shifting, cause when you get your braces off if you don't wear your retainer often your teeth can shift back to their original position, and i'm not sure if they'll give me a retainer after the surgery so i was wondering since there is more than a month between the surgery and getting the braces can my teeth shift significantly after getting some teeth extracted?
Thanks for responding Beau, I was also wondering about teeth shifting, cause when you get your braces off if you don't wear your retainer often your teeth can shift back to their original position, and i'm not sure if they'll give me a retainer after the surgery so i was wondering since there is more than a month between the surgery and getting the braces can my teeth shift significantly after getting some teeth extracted? oh nd btw i think u should try sky blue braces to go with your eyes:)
Hi Tom,
I'm getting braces probably this summer or some time in December (were not sure yet) and I was wondering how do I know beforehand if I need ligature braces or self-ligating braces? Also, my best friend says when she first got her braces, they caused her a lot of pain because they cut the inside of her mouth. Will that happen to me and will I get used to it quickly? One last thing, my friend recently got her larger rubber bands that fit around her top and bottom braces and she says they hurt really bad. Is this true? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just a little nervous about the whole thing.
Hi Bryanna - Our orthodontic training wasn't extremely in-depth as I am studying to be a dentist, not an orthodontist. With that said, I'm not sure how an orthodontist determines the need for self-ligating vs. ligature braces but I plan to research it and write an article about it soon.
If they do cut the inside of the mouth, usually the mouth forms a tougher layer of tissue that will stop the braces from cutting them. You can use wax also to keep the braces from cutting you.
Moving teeth can hurt. My braces usually only hurt for a few days after I got them adjusted. I'm sure it will go well for you - good luck with your braces treatment!
Thanks Tom. I appreciate it
what exactally though? Also Is the head ste hard to have? How big is the cuts because my mom will make me have saly water to heal them fast so I don't complain.
Can you get colored bands with clear braces?
I beleive not
well, i have had braces for about a year now, and i get purple every time.... it isn't that noticeable, especially in pictures
I'm 16 now no longer have braces but I had them for a few years and was seeing an orthodontics for a few years for treatment before I even got braces but I guess it was worth it haha. But my favourite was always pink and blue :3 the only downfall to the braces was that the wires used to cut into my gums :/ and the wax stuff wasn't much good as when I took it off, they would just repeatedly cut. But I learned to deal with it...and Bonjela helps a lol
hey how many colors are we allowed to get on our braces ??
i am 13 and am geting my braces 29 nov 2011 i am really scard can u plzz give me some advise
Hve ya gt them yet? r they sore?
Hello. My name is Mia and I have been an orthadontist patient since I was 5 years old. I had a promenent top jaw. I am now 12 years old and i'm getting braces on Thursday 1st December 2011. (this thursday.) im thinking of getting multicoloured or purple. just wanted to leave a comment so
brilliant article by the way
purpple <3
Okay I am Kayla and I have to get braces in January and I'm kinda scared that it will hurt.. will it hurt or will it be okay and would purple and teal go together?? Thankss!!
Hi I totally feel u I'm getting braces in january too. I kno some people say it's a pain but If u take meds it won't be so bad and ur color chooses are cool I though of getting purple and hot pink I hope it goes good I hope we can talk in the future my name is Kelsey if u want contact me if u need love and hugs good luck
-Kelsey
If u need anything let me kno I will tri to get with u
hey im getting my braces in january to! janurary 3rd! shhod i get purple or orange???
yes the would
hi um im wondreing what color braces i should get im 10 with brown hair and brown eyes it would be really helpfull
xoxox
oh and im getting them in january
a light blue to match the wintery theme
hi kayla. i think that red and orange or purple and orange would be good for you.
I was wondering if red is a good color for braces? Thanks.
I'm getting braces in january. January is 17 days away any advice is helpful please contact me and also I have a YouTube so wen I get my braces I will do videos my YouTube name is klovergotit
I'm changing my YouTube
New YouTube name
klovergotit2
I'm getting braces Jan. 3 and I'm planning getting them all hot pink. Is there a problem with pink? Also, what is the worst part of having braces?
Hi I just got my braces on jan 3rd. what can i do to take care of them ?
Hi im getting braces soon but the dentist said that my baby teeth grew into my jaw bone, yet they are still putting on the braces before they do the surgery to get the teeth removed, why is that?
I've heard that colored bands hurt more than regular bands. Is this true?
Hey I'm 14 (male) and I am probably about to get braces put on in the next few months, what colours are durable for my age and which ones would look childish?? Thanks for the help =]
I meant suitable no durable ahah sorry bout that
Hi I think colors for a young male would be like black or blue. I kno they say if u get black ur teeth will look yellow but that's not true of u take care of them. My friend( male ) has blue and my other friends (males) had black. The other friend has orange. Believe it or not some GURLS like colors or dudes that they like. My fav color is red and my cousin got red it it was pretty. Get darker colors and don't be scared to go all out wit braces. I'm getting braces in a few weeks or next month. When I get them I'll start makin YouTube videos my name is klovergot2 on YouTube so rate my videos thanks And hoped this helped
Thanks for that it Really helped!!!! I am considering one black and then one blue and so on .... Alternating
I will be keeping an eye out for your videos 
thanks again
I'm getting braces tomorrow and im looking forward to it I am going to chose hot pink and lime green I am so happy because in 2 years my teeth will be strait. I hope I look good lol
Hey my friend just got braces yesterday and she is in a lot of pain right now I am just wondering because I'm getting braces in like 2 or 3 weeks will they hurt. Oh and I was wondering what colors I should get and I'm a Tom-boy so I don't like pink because it makes me feel like a girlie girl.
I don't like the color pink either, I usually get turquoise or teal.
I seen teal and purple together, thats real cute.
Taytum I had braces for 4 days now, and I still can't eat the way I want to the pain is easing away...it doesn't hurt to get them on, but 2 hrs later you will feel it. Just take some pain killers for a couple of days and you will be fine, in about a week you should be feeling no pain at all.
hey ,
I just wanted to know if it hurts a lot while getting braces[cuz' Iam a sort of a sensitive person]
They only hurt for the first day or so. I'm a sensitive person to. Take an Advil or some kind of pain relief before you go and after the medicine wears off. Just don't forget to take it or your mouth will hurt really bad!
hey rachel i hate pink too!!
What colors are popular for girls 12-14? Any responses are greatly appreciated!
Pink and green are always cool. and light blue/teal and purple!!
hi my name is Selena and i mite need a spacer if i have teeth on the top of my mouth and it is like on my gums what will i need for them to come down straight a spacer or braces
I lI've braces! My favorite combination so far has been light blue and lime green
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Hey, I'm 15 years old and i had around 6 appointments so far on my braces. The problem is that why didn't my dentist ask me which colours i want for braces. All i have now is just plain silver and it looks so boring. Is it because he doesn't have any colours or is it because i have to pay extra money for colours?
I have an appointment tomorrow with my orthodontics. I don't know what color braces I should get. I was wondering if you can help me out a little ? It would be so great if you could.
Hi,well im getting my braces the day after tommorow and i really don`t know what to expect.Anyways what colors do most 12 year olds wear?
um... im getting braces on friday and just wondering does it cost more to get more than just 1 color?
Hi Miriam - It shouldn't cost any more to get more than one color. Good luck!
Hey, im getting braces put on next thursday and im worried that people will laugh because i have to have the elastic bands to help my overbite/cross bite:/ has anyone on here had this problem?!..
Almost every teen has had them and i am getting them soon! but here are some tips
Before you put them on you can stretch them with your fingres..get cool neon ones:)
i might be getting braces in april i have brown eyes and a carmel colored hair with red highlights what color would be a good choice?
Red.
hi my son is 16 and having train track braces this week and hecant decide on colours. please help....he has dark hair blue eyes
hi tom!.,
i was just wondering, can i combine some colors for braces?
or its another cost of money,when i combine,
cause i like to combine light blue and teal
cause i love blue soo much!
is the color alright?
well if having COLORED BRACES is an add to a money
is there uncolored braces?
pls reply imediately i really need your answer bcoz i ll be getting one next week
Hi Jade - Yes, you can combine colors as long as they are all single bands (not a powerchain) I think light blue and teal would work great.
There are "uncolored" braces that don't need colored bands to hold them in. Talk with your dentist/orthodontist to see which kind you'll be getting.
Good luck with your braces!
Is it easy to kiss with braces......
idk just try to keep ur mouth closed so u dont scratch your friend
Dear Tom,
What is the difference between self ligurature, ligurature, and regular braces? Thanks just wondering getting braces soon.
Hi Abby - Braces are either self-ligating or they need a rubber ligature to hold the band in. The self-ligating ones have a metal door that holds the wire in place whereas the braces requiring ligatures are metal, but have a rubber band (usually colored) that holds the braces wire in place. I hope that helps!
I am getting braces in a few weeks (finally) and I wanted to get the colors teal and gold. Do you think they would go well together?
Im going back to the ortho tomorrow and i dont know what color too get //:
What are 2 colors that alot of people get?
Hey I'm a teen and I always get two colors for every other. I think it's fun to show your "true-colors" (lol pun) but really it's just a way to express your self kinda like earrings. I think it's fun to get spunky colors like extreme green and plum purple together because despite what others say I really like it, and I think it's what's fun about braces!