Damon System Difference
Patients wearing Damon Clear aesthetic braces
The Damon System is not just another brace; it's a whole new way of treating patients. Conventional treatment often requires removal of healthy teeth and/or the use of palatal expanders to make space. This approach is often uncomfortable, takes longer, and can leave a narrower arch and a flat profile. Damon smiles are full, natural 10-tooth smiles achieved with light biologically-sensible forces, and are specifically designed to improve the overall facial result of each patient.
Braces are the beginning, but the system makes the smile.
At Tollgate Orthodontics, Dr. Smith combines three key components of the Damon System, which when used together, deliver faster treatment, require fewer appointments and provide greater comfort and consistently high-quality results:
- Damon passive self-ligating braces eliminate the need for elastic or metal "ties." With Damon tie-less braces you can experience treatment without tightening.
- Light, high-technology, shape-memory wires move teeth faster, more comfortably and require fewer adjustments.
- A new clinically proven treatment approach that aligns your teeth and enhances your facial aesthetics - usually without extractions, palatal expanders or headgear.
Conventional braces are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably.
Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment.
Getting started with the Damon System couldn't be easier. Call (401) 739-3900 to schedule a complimentary Damon System consultation.
And in just a few short months you'll see a new smile taking shape.
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Damon Braces FAQ
Are all braces the same?
The Damon System is based on a unique treatment philosophy that goes beyond straight teeth. With the Damon System, we create beautiful smiles, and many people see a noticeable change not just in their teeth, but in their entire face. A number of factors are taken into account when first diagnosing your smile. Your face, profile and other factors are considered in order to predict what you will look like in your 40s, 50s and beyond. The Damon System is designed to deliver results for a lifetime.
How long does treatment take?
Treatment time with the Damon System is typically much faster than with conventional braces. In fact, in some cases treatment is up to 50% faster!
Since the Damon System works so quickly, does that mean it is harsh or unsafe?
No. In fact, most people experience very little discomfort with the Damon System. The low-friction nature of the system assures improved tooth position and improved facial harmony, while very little pressure is actually applied to your teeth. High-tech (low force) "shape memory" titanium wires are used that gently guide your teeth to their ideal position. What makes the Damon System work so quickly is that it uses far gentler (extremely light), more biologically sensible forces than conventional braces. Heavier forces commonly associated with conventional braces actually disrupt the blood supply to the teeth, thus interfering with the remodeling of bone and the rate of tooth movement.
Will I need teeth pulled?
With conventional braces, orthodontists are often forced to pull teeth in order to create space for crowded teeth. No one likes to have teeth removed, and a smile with a full display of teeth often produces a broader, natural smile and a nicer profile. The Damon System uses biologically sensible forces which work with the body's natural adaptive processes to create space naturally, so Dr. Smith is able to treat most cases without extraction.
In the few cases which still require extraction, space is made to improve facial balance and symmetry to provide a natural smile and profile that will last as you age.
Will my teeth hurt after adjustments?
Very light "shape memory" titanium wires are used that gently guide your teeth to their ideal position. Most patients experience very little discomfort with the Damon System.
Aren't braces big and bulky?
Not anymore! Braces are much smaller and more discreet than they were just a few years ago.
What about adult treatment?
No problem. Adults can be treated quickly, easily, and most importantly, to a high-quality result.
How much does the Damon System treatment cost?
We know that cost is a big question for anyone considering braces. The truth is the cost for your specific treatment depends on the kind of treatment you need, the complexity of your case and how long treatment will take. Damon Braces are usually similar to the cost of traditional braces. At Tollgate Orthodontics we offer flexible and affordable monthly payment plans, many with no down payment and no interest.
Does insurance cover Damon System treatment?
If you have orthodontic insurance coverage, Damon System braces are covered to the same extent as regular braces. Because dental benefits differ significantly from policy to policy, you should review your policy coverage.
What payment options are available?
We will help you find options to make your treatment affordable. Our office offers flexible and affordable monthly payment plans, many with no down payment and no interest. We also offer third-party patient financing programs specifically designed for healthcare expenses, with no down payment and monthly payments as low as $ 50. It is our aim to make it easier for you to get the treatment or procedures you want and need.
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Testimonials
Damon Braces Photo Gallery & Testimonials
| Time: 18 months | Appointments: 10 |
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| “I noticed a change in both my appearance and my speech within just 1 month of treatment.”
Tony |
| Time: 22 months |
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| “Now I look the way I always thought I should look.”
Ashley |
| Time: 19 months | Appointments: 11 |
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| “I expected straight teeth, but now people say I am beautiful.”
Charlene |
| Time: 22 months | Appointments: 12 |
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| “Before Damon, my brother had surgery to fix his underbite. I got a beautiful smile without surgery.”
Rachel |
| Time: 20 months | Appointments: 12 |
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| “At first, I was uncomfortable with the thought of having braces at my age. But the results I saw from my Damon Braces were so dramatic. I feel like I got a facelift! My friends and family say I look ten years younger.”
Catherine |
| Time: 20 months | Appointments: 11 |
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| “After years of living with very crooked teeth, I was told I would need surgery to fix my smile. With the Damon System, surgery wasn’t required. I never thought I could look this good, so comfortably, and in such a short time.”
Andrew |
| Time: 18 months | Appointments: 11 |
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| “Not only do I like my teeth, but I can see how a full smile has made a dramatic change in my whole face. It gives me a new sense of confidence.”
Tammy |
| Time: 18 months | Appointments: 11 |
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| Time: 14 months | Appointments: 7 |
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| Time: 17 months | Appointments: 9 |
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| Time: 17 months | Appointments: 9 |
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