Can you get braces without colors?

Ceramic braces are a good choice if you want your braces to be subtle. Because they're usually tooth-colored or white, they're less noticeable. This makes them ideal for straightening your teeth if you work a full-time job or attend college and don't want to draw attention to them.
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Do all braces get colors?

Braces are fabricated out of metal, clear ceramic, or gold. You can change your braces colors at every appointment. The colors are the rubber bands that are used to hold the wires in place. The orthodontic colors of the rubber bands can be anything from blue, red, purple, etc.
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Why do some braces not have color?

This is probably because they have ceramic braces, which are also known as clear braces. These ceramic braces use a special, medical-grade plastic for the brackets instead of metal. As a result, they provide a less visible treatment.
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Are clear braces good?

Clear braces are a wonderful option for many patients. And many patients love their choice to straighten their teeth with clear brackets. Clear brackets, however, are not perfect and will have their own management issues.
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What color braces are most attractive?

Choose gold, dark blue, pink, orange, turquoise, green, or violet to complement darker skin tones. Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones.
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Can you kiss someone with braces?

It's completely fine if you're not ready for something as adventurous as kissing right away! When you feel ready, take it slow. Being gentle while kissing with braces is incredibly important for the safety of you and your partner. It's a good idea to start with closed lips.
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What are the worst colors for braces?

All braces wearers should avoid extremely dark colors like black and brown, as these can make your teeth appear stained or discolored. The same goes for white and yellow, as well as clear rubber bands, which tend to pick up color from dark beverages like coffee, tea, and red wine.
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Do GREY braces look good?

Braces Colors That Make Your Teeth Look Whiter

Sometimes it is beneficial to go with neutral colors. Silver, gray, and clear colored bands won't make your teeth appear whiter, but they also don't draw attention to discolorations on your teeth.
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What is the least noticeable color on braces?

What is the least noticeable color on braces? Many people, especially adults and older teens want to know which braces colors are the best for discreet treatment. The least noticeable colors are silver, white or clear. However, be careful with white and clear, since they can stain more easily.
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What color braces should a girl get?

Yellow, brown, clear, and white hues should be avoided by girls since they do not make your teeth appear white. Moreover different color braces such as pink, purple & red are the appropriate options of braces that are available in our dentist clinic.
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Do spacers hurt?

When the spacers are first inserted, you may experience a little discomfort and pain, but they don't hurt more than braces. This is because only slight pressure is exerted and on a few teeth. If your teeth are more tightly packed together, spacers will hurt a little more.
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Can you chew gum with braces?

Patients should not chew gum while they have their expander, but patients with traditional braces can chew gum if it is on the ADA (American Dental Association) approved list of sugar-free gums. These gums are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol or mannitol.
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How can I get my braces off sooner?

How to Get Braces Off Sooner
  1. Chop up those solid foods – make an effort to cut up foods like vegetables and raw fruits as well as hard-crusted bread. ...
  2. Practice good oral hygiene – good oral hygiene can help your teeth move into the desired position quicker, which means less time wearing braces.
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What foods can you not eat with braces?

Foods to avoid with braces:
  • Chewy foods — bagels, licorice.
  • Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice.
  • Sticky foods — caramel candies, chewing gum.
  • Hard foods — nuts, hard candies.
  • Foods that require biting into — corn on the cob, apples, carrots.
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Are braces painful?

Mild pain or discomfort is a normal side effect of wearing braces. But you should only feel the discomfort immediately after your orthodontist places or adjusts your braces or wires. The discomfort typically disappears within four days, and braces pain rarely lasts longer than a week.
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Are braces attractive?

Braces improve your overall appearance. By beautifully aligning your teeth, braces create an esthetically pleasing result that significantly boosts your attractiveness and self-confidence.
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What is the cost of braces?

The average cost of braces is $5,000 to $6,000 for both children and adults, but there are several important factors that can lower or raise your final bill. While the average cost for braces is $5,000 to $6,000, some individuals pay as little as $3,000 or as much as $10,000.
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At what stage of braces do you get rubber bands?

When Do You Start Wearing Rubber Bands With Braces? Patients typically begin wearing elastic bands about four to six months into their braces treatment, so you don't have to worry about wearing them over the entire length of your treatment plan.
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Do bottom teeth move faster than top with braces?

In addition, it is normal to start treatment by having the braces installed on the top teeth first. The top teeth and jawbone take longer to align and move compared to the bottom teeth.
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Can I bleach my teeth with braces?

In-Office whitening treatments can be very effective for those with removable or lingual braces where the front surface of the teeth is uncovered. Completed over the course of one or two dentist visits, the procedure involves a strong bleaching agent being applied to lift stains and whiten teeth.
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Can you brush your teeth too much with braces?

Avoid overbrushing. It's important to brush regularly, ie. five times a day, but it is possible to brush your teeth too much. This can lead to toothbrush abrasion, which can lead to sensitive teeth and gum recession.
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Which type of braces are the best?

Orthodontic patients generally find ceramic braces more comfortable to wear than metal ones. The high-quality materials aren't abrasive, so they won't irritate your gums or the sides of your mouth (a common complaint for metal brace wearers).
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What is an expander?

An expander, also called a rapid palatal expander or RPE, is an appliance designed to correct a narrow upper arch that can result in crossbite, crowding, or impacted teeth. Two bands are cemented onto the last upper molars and connected by a metal screw that gets turned regularly to expand the appliance.
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What candy can you eat with spacers?

You may eat normally with the separators in, but we do recommend avoiding chewing gum and very sticky foods, like chewey/sticky candy (caramel, taffy, tootsie rolls, gummy bears, Snickers bars, and any other sticky candy), as they may make your separators fall out prematurely.
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How much do spacers cost?

What does spacers for teeth cost? Spacers for teeth can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500 depending on the number of checks required and the type of expander you need.
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