Damon braces are fast, comfortable, convenient, and discreet. Damon braces not only straighten your teeth, but it also helps to correct your bite.
What are Damon Braces?
The Damon system employs self-ligating braces that don’t need elastics to hold the arch wire into place. The system also uses a slide mechanism to reduce friction and provide a more comfortable method of smile correction.
How are Damon Braces different from regular braces?
Treatment with the Damon System is different because, unlike traditional braces, Damon braces are self-ligating. This eliminates the need for elastics and speeds up the treatment process. Treatment with Damon braces is more comfortable, faster and requires fewer visits to your dentist for adjustments than treatment with traditional metal braces.
Do Damon Braces hurt?
After adjustments, you may experience a slight feeling of soreness or pressure. However, Damon braces are extremely comfortable to wear, and most patients report very little discomfort during their treatment.
How long does treatment with Damon Braces take?
Treatment times vary according to the severity of the orthodontic prescription. In more complex cases, more movement will be required, and treatment times will be longer than in cases where issues are either minor or moderate. Typically, treatment takes around 12-18 months.
Will I be able to eat normally with Damon Braces?
Many people worry that having braces will dramatically change their diet, but this is not the case. It is true that some foods are easier to manage with braces than others, but you won’t need to make enormous changes to your normal daily diet.
What are the benefits of Damon Braces?
Damon braces are less likely to require extractions – With Damon Braces there is only a 10-20% chance of needing an extraction.
Damon braces are more comfortable – comfort for patients is enhanced due to the different bracket and wires mechanism being used.
Damon braces are easier to keep clean – Self-ligating braces attract less build-up of plaque than braces using elastic bands, so your dental hygiene is easier to maintain during your teeth straightening treatment.