Damon brackets are similar to conventional
braces; you still have metal brackets bonded to your teeth and
a wire is used to align your teeth. Like conventional braces,
the Damon system can be used to treat even the most severe cases
of crowding, overbites, underbites, and even crossbites. The
difference is that the Damon brackets are smaller and hold the
wire without the use of elastics.
The Damon Difference
Compared side-by-side with conventional metal braces,
the Damon difference is quite apparent.
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What are the Advantages of the Damon
System of Braces?
The Damon brackets are a great way to achieve your most beautiful
and esthetic smile in less time and with greater comfort than
other treatments or even conventional braces. Damon brackets
are more comfortable than conventional braces because the brackets
are smaller and therefore more comfortable against your lips
and cheeks. Because they are smaller, they are also less noticeable.
Damon brackets are also 'self ligating.' Conventional
braces hold the wire into the brackets with individual
elastics. This causes tension on the wire that moves your
teeth. One problem that arises is that the elastics eventually
get loose; therefore you must visit Dr. Molayem at least
once a month to change the elastics and create more force.
The other problem with conventional braces is that even if we
use silver elastics, which are the most esthetic, the elastics
still add more 'metal' to the look of your smile. The Damon
brackets do not need elastics to hold the wire in place; instead,
Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows
teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably.
This 'self ligating' system means that you will not
have to come to Dr. Molayem's office as often and that
a more even tension is placed on your teeth throughout
your treatment. Office visits are still necessary to change
the wire and to make sure that the brackets are clean.
Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable
and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties that
can collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easier
during treatment.
With the Damon System of braces, treatment time is typically
6 months shorter than with conventional braces. And shorter
treatment time means fewer appointments and a beautiful smile...faster.
You may be surprised at how fast.
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