The choice of color for braces is an important aspect that allows patients to express their style and personalize their orthodontic treatment. When considering this aspect, it is crucial to evaluate several factors that will influence the final decision. Here we tell you what they are!
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Factors to Consider When Choosing Color
When choosing the color of your braces bands, it is essential to take into consideration personal preference, physical appearance, and how the bands will highlight your teeth. Below, we will explain each of these aspects a little more…
Personal Preference and Style
Choosing garter color is highly personal, and many patients opt for colors that reflect their style, personality, or interests.
Thematic and Seasonal Events
The opportunity to participate in themed events or celebrate seasonal festivities often influences the choice of specific colors for leagues, for example: Halloween, Christmas, etc.
Physical Appearance and Personal Characteristics
Physical and personal characteristics (skin tone, eye color and hair) can also guide the choice of the color of the ties to achieve a harmonious or “aesthetic” aesthetic effect.
Color Change of the Leagues
Changing the color of the bands is a simple process that involves periodically replacing the bands during orthodontic adjustment visits.
Change Frequency and Available Options
The frequency of changing the bands varies, usually every 4 to 6 weeks, and the options available usually include a wide range of colors.
Recommended Colors According to Physical Characteristics
When choosing the color of your braces, it is important to consider how these colors complement your skin tone, eye color, and hair color.
Skin Tone and Garter Color
- Clear skin: Warm tones such as blue, green or soft pink can complement fair complexions. Garters in pastel tones also tend to look good on this type of skin.
- Brown Skin: More intense tones such as purple, navy blue or dark green can highlight the beauty of people with dark skin and braces.
Eye Color and Garter Combinations
- Blue eyes: Silver, light blue or even white tones make blue eyes stand out.
- Brown eyes: Gold, green and earth tones highlight the depth of brown eyes.
- Green eyes: Most people with green eyes opt for gold, green and light blue tones. These colors can complement and highlight the shade of green eyes, creating a very attractive visual effect.
Hair Color and Choice of Ties
- Blond: Light tones such as pale yellow, mint green or soft pink are a great complement for people with blonde hair.
- Chestnut: Intense tones such as crimson red, dark blue or black usually contrast well with brown hair.
- Black: Intense colors such as dark purple, navy blue, dark green or even black are flattering for people with dark hair. Additionally, metallic tones such as silver or gray also tend to look good with black hair.
