Damon Braces

Damon braces effectively combine low visibility with increased comfort .Furthermore; they bring quicker results to users than other traditional braces. Around two thirds of the brace is made from a tough and almost transparent ceramic that is designed to blend in with the natural colour of teeth, thus making it one of the most discreet invisible brace systems available on the market. The design also utilizes an advanced slide mechanism which helps to reduce problems like friction from occurring. This is more commonly known as the "slide method" as a lower level of force is placed on the teeth but, the brace is more comfortable, easy to wear and requires less follow up visits.

Damon braces are seen as one of the leading alignment solutions on the market today because they can help to correct teeth at a faster rate and can also be used in severe alignment cases where other brace types prove ineffective.

How does Damon Braces work?

Damon braces can take up to an hour to fit, with the dentist initially required to glue to brackets to the teeth. Once these brackets are in place, special wires are fitted within them and secured through the use of small clips.

The Damon brace takes advantage of something called a self-ligating system. In previous brace designs, elastics applied tension to the teeth. However, in this design, a slide mechanism which has been proven to move teeth quicker and cause less discomfort

What are the Advantages of Damon Braces

Damon braces require check ups with a dentist once every ten weeks rather than the schedule of every four weeks experienced by traditional brace users. Results have also been demonstrated as quicker with treatment thought to last around six months less than ordinary braces.

Removal is also relatively simple, with the procedure said to take around fifteen minutes to complete. The ceramic design is not only discreet but also does not become easily stained or damaged. Furthermore it has been known to attract a significantly reduced amount of plaque in comparison to other systems making it a more hygienic choice.

What are the Disadvantages of Damon Braces

Because Damon braces appear to offer both quicker results and discreet design, they are also the most expensive treatment available on the market. While the system has been praised for its ability to treat a variety of extreme cases, some dentists have noted that it is often used in conjunction with procedures such as extractions. As a result, many feel patients should always be made aware of this as it is by no means the complete approach.

As with all treatments of this kind, some initial discomfort may be experienced and in some more extreme cases, patients have complained of not only feeling tenderness in their gums buds also some ulcers on both their cheeks and lips.

V J Vadgama