Quick answer
Green braces score 14 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, so green can make teeth look more yellow. Stain risk is low, and green ranks number 16 of 27 colours overall. Green looks best paired with gold, silver and red.
Green braces at a glance
Bright grass green looks playful and sporty. It is a favourite for St. Patrick's Day and green teams.
How green braces look on a real smile
All four pictures are the same real smile. Only the bands, the pattern or the tooth shade change.
Do green braces make teeth look whiter?
Green can make teeth look more yellow. It scores 14 out of 100 and ranks number 19 of 27 colours for whiteness. Light or warm colours like green are close to the colour of enamel or add to its yellow tint. Here is how the score changes with your natural tooth shade:
| Tooth shade | Score | Compared with navy |
|---|---|---|
| Very white (B1) | 16 | -65 points |
| Natural (A1) | 15 | -66 points |
| Warm (A2) | 13 | -67 points |
| More yellow (A3) | 11 | -69 points |
Scores come from each colour's measured lightness and hue against four real tooth shades. How the Tooth Brightness Index works.
Best colours to pair with green
Each picture alternates green with a partner colour, tooth by tooth. Tap one to open it in the picker.
Who green braces suit
People who want a fun themed look for a few weeks.
Worth knowing
Bright green scores low for whiteness. Dark green avoids the food look and scores much higher, and teal is a good blue-green alternative.
Similar colours to compare
| Colour | Brightness | Stain risk | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 14 | Low | This page |
| Teal | 36 | Low | Teal braces |
| Black | 74 | Low | Black braces |
| Navy Blue | 80 | Low | Navy Blue braces |
| Teal | 36 | Low | Teal braces |
| Pink | 25 | Low | Pink braces |
See all 27 colours in the braces colors guide, the ranked list, or let the quiz pick for you.
Try it on your own smile
Spin the wheel, mix two colours and see the Tooth Brightness score live.
Common questions
Is green a bad color for braces?
Bright green is not bad, but it can look like food from far away and does little for whiteness. Dark green or teal are better if you want green every day.
Do green braces make your teeth look whiter?
Green scores 14 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, number 19 of 27 colours, so it can make teeth look more yellow. On very white teeth it scores 16, and on more yellow teeth 11.
Do green braces stain?
Green has a low stain risk (1 out of 100). Dark and strongly coloured bands hide pigments from coffee, tea, curry and cola. Bands are replaced at every adjustment, usually every 4 to 8 weeks.
What colors go with green braces?
Green pairs well with gold, silver and red. Alternate the two colours tooth by tooth, or put one on the top teeth and the other on the bottom.
