If you’re getting braces soon, you might not be excited about the way your teeth are going to look for the next year or so. But what if your braces could make your teeth actually look better? Not just when you get them off, but while you’re wearing them?

When you get traditional wire braces, you get to choose the color of bands you pick, and picking the right color can give you the appearance of having whiter teeth. Here are some of the most common rubber band colors, and how they’ll affect the appearance of your smile.

Modern technology has made it more convenient than ever to get things you want—including your dream smile! Invisalign treatment has changed the game for those who don’t want to wear traditional metal braces. With their clear, removable aligners, the process toward straighter teeth is discreet, comfortable, and effective. However, it does require that you stick to your treatment plan so your pearly whites can move into their desired position on time. Here are three things to avoid with Invisalign to stay on track with your treatment!