For a lot of kids and teens, the best part of getting braces is picking the colors. The small elastic bands that hold the wire in place come in nearly every shade, and choosing them turns treatment into something to look forward to instead of something to dread.
At Smilebliss Orthodontics in Highland Heights, we let every patient personalize their braces at each visit. It is a simple touch that makes treatment more fun, and it costs nothing extra. Our braces are just $2,998 total, colored bands included.
Ready to get started? Visit us at 6139 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143, or call (216) 342-2600 to book your free consultation today.
Colored brace bands, also called elastic ligatures, are the tiny rubber rings that hold the archwire onto each bracket. They do the everyday job of keeping the wire in place so your braces can move your teeth.
Because they are small and easy to swap, they also happen to be the part of your braces you get to design. They come in a huge range of colors, from soft, subtle tones to bold, bright shades.
Colored bands are a feature of traditional metal braces. You can read more about traditional metal braces and how the brackets and bands work together to straighten your smile.
Half the fun is mixing and matching, but a few simple tips help you land on colors you will love in photos and in the mirror. Here is what our Highland Heights team suggests:
There is no wrong choice, and you get to try something new at every adjustment.
Yes. The bands are replaced at each adjustment visit, usually every 4 to 8 weeks, so you can pick a fresh color combination every time you come in. Nothing about the change is permanent, which is exactly why it is so much fun.
That means you are never stuck with a color. If you try bright green and decide it is not for you, your next visit is a clean slate. Many patients plan their colors around birthdays, holidays, and school events throughout treatment.
If you are ever unsure, our team is happy to suggest combinations that tend to look great.
Not at all. The color of a band has no effect on how well your braces work. Whether you choose bright red or plain silver, the elastic does the same job of holding the wire in place while your teeth move.
A couple of everyday tips keep your bands looking their best between visits. Very light colors like white or clear can pick up stains from coffee, curry, or tomato sauce, so many patients skip them. Bright and dark colors hide day-to-day wear better.
Good brushing keeps every band, and the teeth around it, clean and healthy while you wear braces.
Families across Highland Heights and the surrounding Cuyahoga County area come to us because quality orthodontic care can be both affordable and genuinely enjoyable. Here is what patients value most:
When treatment feels this easy and this personal, it is a lot simpler to keep a smile on track.
Braces are a journey, and getting to design them along the way makes it a lot more fun. Our team at Smilebliss in Highland Heights is here to guide your treatment from your first visit to your final, confident smile, with experienced care from Dr. Naeemah Holly and pricing built for real families.
Whether you are a parent booking a child’s first visit or a teen ready to pick that first color, we will build a plan around you.
Ready to begin? Contact us today! Visit us at 6139 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143, or call (216) 342-2600 to schedule your free consultation. Follow Your Bliss. Find Your Smile.
