Pink and silver braces
Pink and silver braces usually mean metal fixed brackets with coloured elastic modules and silver archwires. The wire applies controlled force to move
The short answer
Pink and silver braces usually mean metal fixed brackets with coloured elastic modules and silver archwires. The wire applies controlled force to move teeth through supporting bone.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
A bracket is bonded to each tooth and an archwire sits in its slot. Pink elastic ligatures hold the wire and can be changed at adjustment visits; colour does not determine tooth movement.
What can you do next?
Clean around brackets with fluoride toothpaste and interdental tools, avoid sticky or hard foods, and contact the orthodontic team for a poking wire or loose bracket.
When should you seek dental care?
Contact the team for a broken bracket, persistent cheek injury, severe pain, or a changed bite. Facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or breathing trouble needs urgent help.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask about intended tooth movements, cleaning, colour choices, food restrictions, emergencies, and retainers after removal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the pink colour?
Usually coloured modules can be replaced at adjustment visits.
Do ties move teeth differently?
No, the wire and treatment plan control movement.