Before deciding on clear braces, it’s important to know how to care for them. Ceramic and clear braces offer a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces, but they are more susceptible to stains. While the actual brackets don’t necessarily stain, the clear elastics holding the wires in place can stain. To prevent your clear braces from turning yellow, it’s important to brush, floss, and rinse immediately after eating to remove the food particles that could discolor your braces. You may also want to avoid certain foods and drinks that have dark pigments, like berries, coffee, dark sodas, and artificial colors.