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Colorful Braces: Show Your Style and Have Fun Throughout Treatment

Home » Our Blog » Colorful Braces: Show Your Style and Have Fun Throughout Treatment

Colorful braces allow you to show your unique style and flair. Today, you can choose from a rainbow of colors or choose clear to blend in. Do you have a favorite color or combination? Maybe you love pink or purple? Or, maybe you love showing the colors of your favorite sports team? Now, colorful braces let you do it on your smile.

With colorful elastics and brackets, braces can be a fun fashion statement. And, you can change the colors occasionally, which makes it exciting to see the result at your next appointment. Often, patients like to choose colors for a holiday, like red and green for the holidays. Or, black and orange are perfect for October.

Colorful Braces or Discreet Clear and Metallic

For many people, discreet treatment is a priority, and clear ceramic is ultra-discreet. Now, only the thin archwire is visible, so you can feel confident wearing braces. At Mill Creek Orthodontics, we are also Invisalign experts, one of the most discreet options possible.

On the other hand, today, kids and many adults prefer showing color. With bold, colorful elastics, your braces can even glow-in-the-dark. Also, there are metallic colored elastics for a cool effect that makes teeth look brighter.

When you come to your next appointment for an adjustment, we’ll change to new elastics. Thus, every 6-8 weeks, you can change to a new color scheme if you like. 

With colorful braces, your smile can be fun throughout treatment!

Pick Your Favorite Colors

Elastic bands, otherwise known as O-rings or ligatures, help hold the archwire in place. When you arrive for your scheduled adjustments, we’ll replace them, and you get another chance to show your style.

Therefore, you may want to spend some time thinking about what colors you’d like to show on your smile. Maybe, you’ll decide to choose discreet silver for a time. Then, go bold and choose alternating colors the next time? 

For some help visualizing, you can play with a braces color picker online. Choose colors and see how they would appear on your smile.

Colors That Might Not Look as Intended

A few colors might not look the way you expect. For example, yellow elastics might make your teeth appear stained. Or, green elastics could appear like you have food caught in your braces. Also, white elastics can make your teeth appear yellow in comparison. Therefore, it might be a good idea to avoid these colors, but it’s up to you.

Also, clear and white elastics may discolor after time, even if you are very careful with brushing and avoiding staining foods. Therefore, if you prefer a discreet appearance, silver or grey will remain a great choice.

Compliment Your Skin Tone

Some colors may compliment your skin tone. For example, soft, cool tones may compliment lighter skin tones, while darker, jewel-tone colors may compliment darker tones. Again, it’s a matter of your personal preference and style.

Below, we’ve created an illustration with suggestions for colorful braces. Why not have some fun and enjoy color choices as your progress toward a beautiful, healthy smile? 

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Get Started for FREE from Home

Today, it’s a perfect time to work on your smile with braces or Invisalign. Get started today and work on your smile so you’ll be ready to show it off when we return to large gatherings with friends again!

Now, you can start for FREE from home. Take a free virtual consultation from Mill Creek Orthodontics. To begin, click on the gold button on the screen’s bottom that reads, “Start Virtual Appointment!” Virtual consults are quick, easy, free, and provide valuable information if you’re considering orthodontic treatment.

Or get started with your first in-person complimentary consultation here.

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Pam F.
The staff was AMAZING. super excited to get my braces on. They explained everything in detail and answered any questions I had!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Pam! We’re thrilled to hear that our team made you feel comfortable, informed, and excited about your braces journey. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we can’t wait to see your beautiful smile transform! - Dr. Markus and the MCO team!
Katherine B.
Today I did something I’ve been thinking about for a while… I GOT BRACES! 🦷❤️ Am I crazy? 😂 Is this my midlife crisis? I don’t know! But what I do know is that I’m excited, nervous, and so very glad I made this decision. Working in the dental field every day, I often tell people that it’s not their age they should be worried about. It’s their health, their well-being, their confidence, and doing what’s best for themselves. And today, I decided it was time for me to take my own advice. This feels like a new beginning for me—a healthier start and another step toward taking better care of myself. I’m excited to see the transformation and, most of all, excited about the journey ahead! 🥰 I also have to give a huge shout-out to the orthodontic team. From my consultation to today, they have been absolutely wonderful. The orthodontist took the time to answer every question and address every concern I had, and the assistants were so kind and helpful. They even sent me home with the sweetest goodie bag filled with instructions, snacks, and a little toothbrush carrier to take with me. 🪥💕 Such thoughtful touches! So here I go… a new smile, a new beginning, and a reminder that it’s never too late to invest in yourself. ✨ Here’s to taking care of ME! ❤️🦷 And yes… I’m sure there will be a whole lot of learning, adjusting, and probably a few funny moments along the way! 😂
Hasna N.
Everyone was so professional, kind, and welcoming. They made me feel very comfortable throughout my visit. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend them!
Kaylie R.
So kind and accommodating. Thorough, thoughtful and reassuring. Brooks and Dr. Markus were both fantastic. Thank you!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Brooks and Dr. Markus provided such a thoughtful, thorough, and reassuring experience. Your feedback means a great deal to our team, and we'll be sure to share your compliments with them. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave this review! - Dr. Markus and the MCO Team
Najomi
Very nice office staff!! They treat my daughter very well!! Braces have been made easy with a great team! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you Najomi for sharing such a thoughtful review! It means so much to know your daughter feels comfortable and well cared for during her visits. We know braces are a journey, and we're grateful to be part of it. Your kind words are a wonderful encouragement to our team, and we look forward to celebrating every smile along the way. Thank you for being part of the MCO Family! - Dr. Markus and the MCO Team
Victoria Verity N.
So efficient and friendly! My son got braces here and now I am!
Response from the owner:Aww Victoria this is awesome! It means the world to us that your family has trusted us with your smiles. We love caring for generations of patients, and we're so excited to be part of both your son's and your own orthodontic journey. We look forward to seeing you at your next visit! - Dr. Markus and the MCO Team!
LaShaye' J.
Iam overly thankful for Mill Creeks Staff and Dr.M on my braces Journey. They took excellent care of me for 3 years. I love my smile
Response from the owner:Lashaye, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so grateful to have been part of your smile journey over the past three years. It means the world to us that you trusted Dr. M and our team with your care. Seeing how much you love your new smile is the greatest reward, and we couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations, we hope you wear that beautiful smile with confidence for years to come! - Dr. Markus and the MCO Team
Elisa G.
I’d 100% recommend Dr.Marcus and his team. They are very kind and the end results are impeccable! Pricing is very flexible never had an issue with their price and either way it is worth it! Thank you guys for the great service that has been provided! - Yesmin
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Yesmin, for your kind words and recommendation! We're honored to have been part of your smile journey. Hearing that you're happy with your results means the world to us, and we're especially glad that our flexible payment options helped make your treatment experience a positive one. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care every step of the way, and your feedback is truly appreciated. Thank you for trusting us with your smile! - Dr. Markus and the MCO Team!
Dot
Very welcoming people! I’m a very anxious person when it comes to anything related to teeth for some reason. They really make sure to take the time to explain everything and are very amicable! Great people :)
Response from the owner:Thank you for such a wonderful review! Knowing that we were able to make your visit feel less stressful truly makes our day. We believe orthodontic care should be a positive experience, and we're so glad our team helped you feel comfortable and confident throughout your appointment. Your trust means everything to us, and we can't wait to see your smile again soon! - Dr. Markus and the MCO team!
Chelsea N.
My preteen daughter is on her second phase of braces and she has 0 fear about going to the orthodontist office. They make it so fun to be there— she gets a sweet treat after every visit from the staff— it’s just a nice pop in, catch up, and change her braces colors. We are literally in and out with a smile on her face! We love that the staff remembers her each visit and always checks in with how she’s been doing. We are so excited to see the finalized smile soon!
Response from the owner:Ah Chelsea, reading your review put a huge smile on our faces! Seeing your daughter grow through each phase of treatment has been such a joy, and it means the world to know that she walks into our office feeling comfortable, confident, and excited to be here. We love that her appointments have become more than just braces visits! They're a chance to catch up, hear what's new in her world, pick out fun colors, and celebrate the little milestones along the way. One of the things we cherish most is getting to know our patients as individuals, so hearing that she feels remembered and cared for at each visit is incredibly special to us. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this chapter in her life. We know how much dedication goes into the braces journey, and we're just as excited as you are to see that beautiful final smile revealed soon! - Dr. Markus and the MCO Team!
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