This Dental Hygienist Busted 8 Dental Health Myths, and We'll Never Brush After Meals Again

Truth: Braces colors are semipermanent, so you should choose a color that you like and that looks good on you.

The colors you choose for your braces bands are important — they last for months and impact the way you look, Roberts said. She enjoys helping people discover what colors look best on them: "what looks good on darker-toned people, what looks good on lighter-toned people," and good overall practices. She even helped to build an Instagram filter that helps you see how different colors look before you make your choice.