Damon Braces

Damon braces have a number of benefits over traditional braces. These include:

• Appearance. Their clear brackets make them more aesthetically pleasing because they are virtually invisible.
• Faster treatment time. A comparative study showed patients finished their treatment 7.2 months earlier than those with traditional braces.
• Less in-office maintenance. The study showed patients needed nearly half as many appointments to have the appliances adjusted manually.
• Less pressure on the teeth, resulting in less pain. Patients reported 60 percent less discomfort with Damon braces.
• Less friction, which avoids erosion and deterioration of the teeth.
• Fewer places for plaque and bacteria to accumulate on the braces. 

Damon braces aren’t all perfect. Unfortunately, they also:

• Have metal wires that are visible to others, so you can’t escape the metal-mouth look entirely. However, you can opt for Damon Clear to avoid the metal brackets and minimize the visibility of the braces even further.
• Are irritating to wear for the first few days until you get used to them.

Other clear aligners such as Invisalign also offer the opportunity to straighten teeth without wearing traditional metal braces. Not everyone is a candidate for Invisalign, however, which is most effectively used when you only need mild correction.

So what are damon braces? An orthodontic option for those looking for an alternative to traditional braces. But remember, only accredited orthodontic professionals can fit Damon braces, so be sure to do your homework before pursuing your new smile.