So what colors do they have for braces? Some possible options include: What are the colors for braces?ĭentists understand that having different color braces for teeth can make patients feel more confident with their smiles. You can view the available colors on a braces color wheel at your clinic. Self-ligating braces (like Damon teeth braces) have a different style of bracket which lets the wire move automatically, so no elastics are needed to keep the wire in place. There is one type of metal brace which doesn't use colored bands. Here is a short video showing how a dentist fixes the archwire in place using ligatures: If your braces need inter-arch elastics you will need to learn to fit these yourself as they have to be replaced several times a day. They are less commonly offered in different colors, but they are usually placed on the sides of the mouth so are less visible. These are known as ‘inter-arch elastics' and look more like the rubber bands you would use at home.

They are connected to special hooks on the brace brackets. This is more often the case with children's braces. Larger rubber bands may also be placed between the upper and lower jaw to help with alignment. Ligatures are usually available in a wide range of colors.ĭentists use a special tool to fit and remove these little bands, as you'll see in the video below. The wire plays a big part in controlling how your teeth move, so those elastics have an important job to do. These are also known as ‘ligatures' or ‘o-rings'. Tiny elastic bands are placed on each of the metal brace brackets to hold the archwire in place. There are two main kinds of orthodontic elastics used in braces, and each has its own purpose.

Treatment with colored braces usually takes 18-24 months, depending on how misaligned your teeth are.

The actual fitting shouldn't hurt but your teeth may feel uncomfortable for a few days afterward, and after each subsequent adjustment. It will take one or two hours to fit your braces, but each checkup will only be about 20 minutes. The orthodontist tightens the wire in different places to gradually pull your teeth into alignment. Your orthodontist attaches a metal bracket to each tooth with a strong dental cement, then connects the brackets with a wire called an ‘archwire'.

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