Types of Braces

Are you looking for a straighter smile? You can’t go wrong with traditional braces. Braces have been used for years (and by years we mean around 100+) to help people get the straight, healthy smiles they need and want.

The short version is this: braces are made up of wires, brackets and bands that connect with each other to slowly move your teeth and your jaw muscles into the right places. It takes a while, and you will visit us on a regular basis for checkups and adjustments. But trust us, it’s worth it.

Life with braces takes a little getting used to. After all, it is a big step, but our team will be with you all the way, right up until the day your braces come off and you are ready to share your new smile with the world.
Ready to get started? While other practices can take multiple visits before braces are put on, when you chose Same Day Braces <<text link to /treatments/same-day-braces/ at your free consultation you can get them on and be on your way to a better smile.

Say the word “braces” and what do you think of? Probably a junior high or high school yearbook, with kids smiling behind mouthfuls of metal. Our orthodontists and our team have a nearly invisible solution. When you come in to Curtis Orthodontics, ask our team about clear braces in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

What are clear braces? Well, they are clear braces, just like the name says. They do the same thing as regular braces, which is to gently move your teeth and jaw ligaments into the right places. But since they are clear they are harder to see. That doesn’t mean they are completely invisible, but they are significantly less visible than metal braces. That means when most people see you smile they will be looking at you and not your dental work.

Clear aligners, like Invisalign^®, are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Learn more about Invisalign.

We’re Ready When You Are

If you would like to learn more about how you can get started on same-day braces in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, let us know. Our orthodontist and team look forward to meeting with you!