Do Damon braces give a wider smile?
Damon Braces do a lot more than make your teeth straight. They widen your arches giving a fuller, more pleasing smile than traditional braces. Damon Braces also remove the need to get teeth extracted, which is welcome news for everyone.
Are there different size wires for braces?
Arch wires come in different sizes and have different material compositions. When you first start treatment with braces, your teeth are crooked. As your teeth get straighter, your orthodontist will exchange your wires for stronger wires that are usually less elastic and stiffer.
Are Damon braces bulky?
They’re also bulky and can require more thorough cleaning and maintenance. If you want something that has a more comfortable fit, and produces accurate and efficient results, the Damon system is usually an excellent choice.
Are Damon braces more expensive than Invisalign?
Choosing between braces and Invisalign is tough, and ultimately, there’s no right answer – it all depends on what you’re looking for in your orthodontic treatment. We can use Damon braces to treat even the most severe orthodontic conditions, and Damon braces are also more cost-effective than other forms of treatment.
Can you put colors on Damon braces?
Can You Get Colors on Damon Braces? Colored elastics are still an option with Damon braces. So, even though Damon braces don’t require elastics, the doctors can still place a colored elastic underneath the archwire for patients who want to personalize and decorate their braces.
What does a bigger wire on braces do?
A thicker wire is stronger, which usually creates more movement in the teeth than a thinner wire. Arch wires are often switched out at your follow-up appointments to change the tension on the teeth.
What is a thicker wire for braces for?
Space Closure. Stage two is when your braces start to fix the gaps between your teeth. Because this requires more force, your wire will start to become thicker. This will keep your teeth upright and straight so they don’t move backwards or into any other awkward position.
Are Damon Braces invisible?
The clear brackets, known as Damon Clear, are made of ceramic and can be tooth-colored or transparent. One advantage of Damon Clear is that they are virtually invisible. This is because there are no metal clips or elastic ties.
What is the size of Damon copper Ni Ti wire?
.014 x .025 Damon Copper Ni-Ti. The workhorse of the second phase. Placed in upper and lower well-prepared arches. Excellent wire to prepare for insertion of the working stainless steel transition wire.
What is archwire sequencing?
Archwire Sequencing. A key component of the Damon System is the use of passive self-ligating brackets with high-technology archwires. These archwires and corresponding sequencing have been carefully selected to keep the applied force in the “optimal force zone” during each of the four phases of treatment.
What is the Damon system and how does it work?
With the Damon System, the intent of the initial light round archwires is to apply just enough force to stimulate cellular activity without crushing the vascular supply in the periodontium. This has been defined as staying in the “optimal force zone” or biozone.
What is the purpose of the initial archwire?
The intent of the initial archwire is not to remove all of the rotations, but to align teeth and bracket slots just enough to move to the second phase of archwire progression. This is best accomplished by taking advantage of using a small dimension archwire in the large lumen of the bracket.