In the past, patients who needed braces were often left with very little option other than to opt for the traditional fixed metal braces. However, over the last decade a whole new generation of new braces has sprung up offering vastly improved treatment. One of the most impressive of this new generation of braces is the Damon treatment.

Damon braces like to see themselves as more than just an orthodontic product. They believe it is a whole new way of treatment that does away with the need for the removal of otherwise healthy teeth and palatal expanders to create room for the teeth. Damon braces aim to create full natural smiles using sensible amounts of force to move the teeth into position.

The main points of the Damon treatment are faster treatment, fewer appointments and more comfortable treatment and it seems to deliver on all three. Damon uses passive self-ligating braces, which eliminate the need for plastic or metal ties. This means there is no need for tightening during treatment. The light weight memory-shape wires move teeth faster and require fewer adjustments during the course of treatment. The Damon system not only aligns your teeth but also aims to improve your facial aesthetics including profile, without the need for extractions.

Damon braces from a Weybridge dentist are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to clean. The brackets are smaller meaning a larger area of the tooth can be cleaned and they have no metal or elastic ties which can act as a magnet for plaque and bacteria. To experience the comfort and discretion of the Damon treatment make an appointment with your dentist. Orthodontic straightening doesn’t have to be the gruelling process it was in the past thanks to Damon braces.

Damon braces are the latest development in fixed orthodontic teeth straightening providing fast and low friction straightening with a greater degree of comfort. Damon braces use the latest self-ligating wires to reduce the physical impact on the patient’s mouth and also reduce the number of appointments needed at the dentists. The Damon treatment also lasts on average four to six months less than conventional orthodontic straightening.

The self-ligating wires mean that there is no need for elastic or metal ties, which can act as a breeding ground for bacteria and irritate the soft tissue of the lips and gums. Because Damon brackets are smaller it also means that teeth are much easier to clean during treatment, a major concern when wearing traditional braces.

The smaller brackets used with the Damon treatment combined with the use of tooth coloured and see-through plastic make the Damon brace far more discreet than many other fixed metal braces. In fact, the majority of the bracket is manufactured from reinforced ceramic material making it durable, resistant to staining and hardly noticeable unless standing very close to the patient.

Crucially though, the Damon system will involve no extractions or palate expanders prior to treatment as it aims to produce a natural and healthy looking full smile at the end. This greatly reduces the levels of discomfort experienced by patients, as anyone who has undergone a tooth extraction will tell you.

The Damon brace represents the first legitimate attempt to make fixed metal braces fit around the life of the patient rather than the other way round. Great care and attention has been taken to reduce the level of discomfort and visual impact yet still to produce beautiful teeth at the end of treatment. Ask a Kingston upon Thames dentist about Damon braces and you could straighten your teeth with the minimum of pain and fuss.

As orthodontic teeth straightening improves with technological advances, braces become more discreet, fast-working and comfortable. This is exemplified by Damon braces, the latest system to offer friction-free technology for faster and more effective teeth-straightening. Damon braces also eliminate the need for palate expanders and extractions prior to treatment.

The friction-free movement from Damon braces is achievable because of the specially designed self-ligating wires which also make the overall movement of the teeth quicker. This makes treatment on average 4 to 6 months quicker than most other straightening systems.

Damon braces are also able to offer a much more comfortable straightening experience. Because the wires are self-ligating it means there is no need for elastic or metal ties which can often be a source of irritation for the gums. It also removes the need for regular uncomfortable brace tightening that is a feature of so many other orthodontic appliances. This is possible because the friction-free slide mechanism holds the wires allows teeth to move more comfortably. The lack of metal or elastic ties also means that the level of oral hygiene is improved with Damon braces. These ties, used in other braces, have been found to be breeding grounds for bacteria and trapped food debris causing dental decay and bad breath.

Although Damon braces resemble the old style ‘train-track’ fixed-metal braces, there are several fundamental differences. Damon brackets are made of ceramic and clear plastic resistant to wear and staining. This means they are far less visible than metal brackets. They are also up to 50 per cent smaller.

Damon braces cannot compete with some other straightening products such as Inviaslign in terms of discretion but they do give significantly improved results. Most ultra-discreet retainers or straightening braces only work for small or minor overcrowding needs. For teeth requiring a large scale of straightening, Invisalign or Inman aligners would be insufficient to correct the teeth.

Damon braces are slightly more expensive than most orthodontic appliances but the improved treatment time and lack of discomfort often more than make up for the extra cost. Damon braces are available from a Weybridge dentist to straighten your teeth without the discomfort.

In dental technology, as in the wider field of technology, as it advances, treatments tend to get smaller and more efficient. This is particularly useful in orthodontic treatment where unseemly and uncomfortable metal braces have been the norm for so long. The very latest system of teeth straightening is called the Damon Braces system and uses a friction-free system for more comfortable and rapid teeth straightening results. It also has the advantage of not requiring quite as many extractions for the braces to be effective, one of the major drawbacks of conventional braces. The Damon system uses palatal expanders to create more room for the teeth to straighten rather than extractions.

Damon braces use a friction-free movement mechanism and special self-ligating memory wires which increase the speed of treatment. Typically Damon Braces achieve results six months faster than ordinary fixed orthodontic appliances. The self-ligating wires remove the need for regular tightening, one of the main sources of discomfort experienced by patients with regular braces. There is also no need for elastic or metal ties, which can cause irritation to the soft tissue. The lack of elastic wires also make Damon braces better for your oral health. Elastic ties attract bacteria which is a major contributing factor in the build up of plaque, which is eliminated in the Damon system.

Although not as discreet as invisible or clear plastic retainers, Damon braces are far more discreet than the old-style metal orthodontic appliance. The bracket is manufactured from ceramic and other clear material that gives it a much more discreet appearance.

Damon braces may be slightly more costly than both ordinary metal braces and invisible retainers but the added speed with which the system gets results makes the extra cost worthwhile. A Sunbury dentist will be able to advise you further about the benefits of Damon braces.