At City Dental Leeds, we’re delighted to offer our patients the latest self-ligating brace systems, including Damon Braces. This innovative technology is designed to reduce treatment times by accelerating the movement of the teeth and optimise comfort by reducing friction.

What are Damon Braces and how do they work?

Damon Braces are a sophisticated orthodontic treatment, which uses state of the art self-ligating technology to straighten the teeth quickly and comfortably. The braces feature self-ligating memory wires and sliding brackets, which apply gentle force to the teeth, prompting them to move in the desired direction. Sliding brackets not only produce forces to move the teeth, they are also much easier to clean than traditional brackets.

This system is versatile and it provides a solution for many common orthodontic problems, including crowding, crooked teeth, spacing, overjet, overbite, underbite and crossbite.

Often, patients who have complex needs are advised to have fixed braces because they offer greater stability and generate more movement than removable orthodontic appliances; Damon Braces offer a more discreet, quicker and more comfortable alternative to traditional fixed braces.

What are the benefits of Damon Braces?

Damon Braces are:

• quick: treatment times are around 4-6 months shorter than traditional fixed braces
• discreet: Damon Braces are made of clear brackets and wires
• comfort: self-ligating technology reduces friction to increase comfort and reduce pain for patients
• versatile: these braces are suitable for patients with moderate and complex orthodontic needs
• easy to maintain: sliding brackets are easier to clean than traditional brackets

Most patients can also begin treatment without having to undergo a procedure to extract teeth; this is because Damon Braces are capable of creating space.

If you would like to learn more about Damon Braces or book a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for treatment, call us now!

If you are considering orthodontic treatment but worry that a strong hold on your teeth might cause unnecessary pain, then the new Damon braces may be just what you’re looking for. Damon braces are a perfect compromise between the traditional fixed ‘train track’ options and the more modern invisible brace. Their self-litigating system ensures that teeth are effectively moved to the desired position with the aid of wires and small brackets.

What can Damon braces be used for?

Damon braces are a suitable treatment for a number of orthodontic issues, including crowding of the teeth, overbites and underbites, unwanted gaps between teeth and protruding front teeth amongst a number of other concerns.

Features of the Damon braces

The clear brackets that feature in the Damon braces are a much more discreet choice than metal brackets, and both the clear and metal bracket options are significantly smaller than regular braces. The style of Damon braces means that there is no need to use elastic ties, which can often attract plaque, and the light wire that is used moves teeth faster than traditional braces, meaning fewer adjustments are needed. Furthermore, the Damon braces are easy to clean, very comfortable, and often don’t require teeth extractions prior to fitting.

The treatment

Before we provide you with your braces, we will take a few X-Rays of your mouth in order to get a better understanding about the health of your teeth and jaw. Once we have your results, we can then discuss the appropriateness of Damon braces along with expected treatment length and costs.

After your braces have been fitted we will meet with you regularly to adjust the wires and keep tabs on your progress. Each appointment is usually short and the overall time you can expect to wear your Damon brace is 6 months shorter than if you were wearing a regular brace.

If you’re searching for an orthodontic treatment, which combines the reliability and efficacy of fixed braces with the innovation and discretion of modern braces, we have the perfect treatment for you: Damon Braces.

Damon Braces are often described as a hybrid treatment because they combine new technology and design concepts with the ability to produce amazing results like traditional fixed braces. These braces offer a modern alternative to traditional orthodontics for patients with moderate and complex orthodontic issues.

About Damon Braces

Damon Braces are fixed braces, which use innovative technology which lessens the time needed to treat the teeth and creates incredible results. Damon Braces are different to traditional fixed braces because they have self-ligating wires and sliding brackets; these brackets not only produce gentle forces, which are extremely effective for bringing about tooth movement, they are also easier to clean.

Damon Braces are smaller than traditional braces and they don’t have elastic or dental bands; there’s no need for painful tightening and most patients don’t have to undergo extraction before they start treatment, as the braces are capable of creating space.

What do Damon Braces look like?

Damon Braces aren’t invisible like clear aligners, but they are much less noticeable than traditional braces, as the brackets are clear; the braces are also smaller.

How long does treatment take?

Damon Braces are suitable for patients who need a lot of movement and they are often recommended as an change from traditional fixed braces; as a result of this, treatment times are longer than systems that are aimed at patients with minor issues. That said, this system works faster than conventional fixed braces and treatment time is usually around 4-6 months shorter than traditional braces. Typically, you can expect to wear Damon Braces for between 12 and 24 months. Once you have had your initial consultation, your City Dental dentist will be able to give you an accurate idea of your predicted treatment time.