Whether you have crooked teeth, gapped teeth, misaligned teeth, underbites, overbites and misplaced teeth, our Torrance orthodontist is here to help. When it comes to improving your smile, there are many orthodontic treatments available. Contact our office, and one of our friendly staff members would be happy to answer all of your questions and help you choose the type of braces that will best meet your needs. If you are considering braces, it is worth your time to learn more about Damon braces. It is also worth noting that, unlike other types of newer orthodontic treatments, Damon braces are useful for younger patients as well as adults and older teens. However, the wire used in Damon braces is metal and somewhat visible.
As with other ceramic brackets, Damon braces will be more discreet than metal brackets. Additionally, a patient with Damon braces needs fewer orthodontist visits and is able to keep their teeth and braces cleaner than a patient with typical metal braces.ĭamon braces are available in your choice of metal brackets or ceramic brackets. Most of our patients with Damon braces have significantly shorter treatment times than patients with traditional metal braces. This flexibility allows the teeth to align faster and with much less discomfort than with conventional metal braces. So instead of being fixed by friction, the wire moves through the bracket much like a tunnel. This term means that the braces use a moveable piece to hold the wire in place. The process also requires frequent orthodontist visits to adjust the brackets and bands.ĭamon braces are called self- ligating. Overcoming the resistance so that the teeth realign takes time and can be painful. The elastic bands push the wire against the brace, and this creates friction which works against the braces effort to move the teeth. Traditional metal braces use elastic bands to hold the wire in place. There are several reasons people prefer Damon braces, but mainly it is because of how the braces work. They are a newer type of orthodontic treatment, and when comparing opinions of our patients with Damon braces and those with traditional metal braces, the Damon braces received more positive reports than conventional braces. Our staff can set up a no-obligation consultation appointment with our orthodontist, where you can ask questions and see your options.ĭamon Braces are a popular option for patients who visit our orthodontist in East LA. If you are considering braces and think self-ligating braces could be right for you, or if you would like to learn more about all of the orthodontic options we offer, please contact our office. This differs greatly from the patients who have traditional wire braces.
Because of this, you are always receiving the right amount of pressure on every tooth. Each metal bracket adjusts itself individually. Self-ligating braces eliminate painful adjustments and irritating rubber bands. Additionally, patients with traditional braces must wear rubber bands to help maintain pressure and keep their teeth moving in the right direction. When a patient has the traditional wire braces, they need to visit our office regularly so our dentist can tighten and adjust the braces. Although this type of orthodontic treatment is not new, many patients know little about self-ligating braces. Self-ligating braces are one very popular orthodontic option that our dentist in San Francisco offers. Most patients are happy to learn about the many effective choices we offer for their orthodontic treatment.
Typically, the word braces create images of a teenager with a mouth full of metal wires, brackets, and a few rubber bands. Patients who visit our office for orthodontic care for the first time are often surprised to learn about the number of unique options for braces.