Damon System Braces

• FEWER VISITS: As a busy mom, I love that you have fewer apptointments. Instead of monthly checkups, you only go in every 6-8 weeks, cutting your chair time in half. 
• FASTER TREATMENT: The presence of a solid door holding the wires allows for rubberbands (elastics) to be started earlier with less adverse movements. This absolutely speeds treatment. There is less friction when moving the teeth so teeth can move quicker and be fixed in a shorter amount of time. Results have also been demonstrated as quicker with treatment thought to last around six months less than ordinary braces.
• FEWER EXTRACTIONS: This is a relatively new approach to tooth alignment that allows the teeth to be straightened, usually without extractions and often without having to use rapid palatal expanders. In years past, orthodontic treatment often meant having to have permanent teeth removed to make room. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. Damon braces allow us to align the teeth with far fewer extractions, and in a shorter time period than traditional braces.
• IMPROVED FACIAL SUPPORT: A major advantage of this style of treatment is the enhancement of patients’ facial features. By aligning the teeth and developing the dental arches without extractions, the lips and cheeks have more underlying support. Extraction of teeth can often lead to decreased facial support, and the appearance of premature aging. This can be avoided with the Damon System since the goal is to create a smile that adolescent patients will grow into. Many adult patients report positive changes in their entire facial profile as their teeth are aligned. The Damon System employs a unique treatment philosophy that goes beyond straight teeth to create broad, beautiful smiles.
• MORE COMFORTABLE: As the Damon braces are self-ligating they do not require rubber or steel ties, which are often the cause of orthodontic discomfort and irritation. Not only this, but it means that the braces do not need to be adjusted and tightened as often as traditional braces, which can be a very time-consuming procedure. Self-ligation reduces the risks of percutaneous injury, protecting the patient from soft-tissue lacerations and possible infections from the cut ends of steel ligatures.
• BETTER HYGEINE: Elastomeric ligatures not only show a rapid rate of decay and deformation, but they are often associated with poor oral hygiene. With the elimination of ligatures, self-ligating appliances can significantly improve the hygiene of all patients.
  It does not become easily stained. It’s also been known to attract a significantly reduced amount of plaque in comparison to other systems making it a more hygienic choice. Whereas, traditional braces can be associated with plaque build up due to the ties that hold them in place, this can inhibit cleaning and oral hygiene is subsequently affected.
• NO HEADGEAR: In the past, creating space and developing arches required bulky headgear and palatal expanders. The Damon System’s revolutionary approach uses light, biologically-sensible forces to develop beautiful natural arches, in most cases without the need for headgear or palatal expanders. It’s far easier and more comfortable to get the beautiful smile you’ve always dreamed of.

And my FAVORITE perk of the Damon System is for my son:

• INTERCEPTIVE TREATMENT: Dr. Frost evaluates the airway of every child and adult patient. When the airway is constricted. children under age 12 can receive a specialized orthodontic treatment for 3-6 months that opens their narrow airway, preventing sleep apnea and improving total body health. Dr. Frost cares about his patients overall health and success in life, not just straight teeth!