Comments on: Are Damon braces really better than regular braces?

By: Cattherinee

Cattherinee — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:09:32 +0000

Hi, i have two of my back premolars extracted out when i was in younger time, this two premolars are located at the same position at left hand side of my mouth with one at the top and another one at bottom. Due to budget problem, i was refused to do Root Canal Treatment. I am 24 now, and i am planning to do my braces this year. will it be any problem with lost of 2 premolars? I am very regret with my decision last time. *sigh*

Thank you.

By: tweet

tweet — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:47:43 +0000

been researching on the Damon system coz i’m about to get braces on tomorrow, kinda nervous. I hope the Damon brackets work.

By: wow

wow — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:38:17 +0000

PEOPLE…….wake up and smell the coffee as they say. Here’s the deal…………. THEY DO NOT TREAT FASTER, that’s already been proven. You have doctors for years straightening teeth for years with brackets on teeth that cost virtually nothing and now this new bracket is said to treat you faster and make your smile better than all those doctors have done for 100 years and do it better and faster. Well guess what, that is ridiculous and not proven and it is a way for the docs to ask for more money from their patients…. wake up people!! When you hear this will treat you fasster as in 23 months vs 30 months ask for a guarantee or your money back then watch how quickly their attitude changes. Regular braces will treat just as fast and just as good and not be a gimmick for the doc to ask for more money from their patients!! Cheers

By: Dr. Smile Arc

Dr. Smile Arc — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:50:04 +0000

three words. Passive Self Ligation = Lower Forces than conventional twin Ortho or Active Self Ligation.

Pick up the November AJODO.

By: Dr. Smile Arc

Dr. Smile Arc — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:48:57 +0000

I think Dr. Straight’s points are well taken however he is missing a few things.

Bioligically, it’s proven ( Doctors see the AJODO Nov 2009) that passive self-ligation provides lower forces than active or conventional twin orthodontics.

Kids, when you go get your braces tighted it hurts for a couple days. With passive self-ligation research has shown that patient comfort is at an all time high.

Aesthics, smile arc and class 1 relationships are all pioneer goals of passive self-ligation Damon Orthodontics. It would behoove a child,adult or anyone seeking ortho to not have a look at this style of Ortho.

Sure everyone can get from Point A to Point B. How do you want to get there? In a used Ford Taurus or a brand new Mercedes Benz?

By: dentalportable

dentalportable — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:44:32 +0000

very good article

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:36:21 +0000

I receieved Damon 3 about 3 months ago and so far they are awesome. The first week wes a bit of a chore to get used to, but honestly have no idea how they compare to other braces since the last time I was to get them was as child. But from what I gathered then, the tech has advanced a long way.

Also, for the claims of the “Dr” comments on here, kind of sounds like anti-viral marketing, one particular sentence urged me to comment “Why else is there a Damon 3?”

Same reason there is a Playstation 3, it’s call Research and Development and continual improvement on a solid system.

Anyway, anyone doubting the system, just check other places, I’ve seen very little dissapointment with them in my searches.

By: Janice

Janice — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:26:30 +0000

I have had my Damon braces for almost 2 years now, at first they were amazing and my teeth moved fast. The last few months, even after wearing my rubberbands constantly progress has slowed. I recently moved out of state and found a new orthodontist (who is certified for Damon) but told me that he want to remove my Damon braces and put more traditional brackets on for another year. He says that at first Damon brackets do well, but then towards the end of treatment, it’s a “wait and see”. I asked why my old Orthodontist never discussed this with me and he says that sadly, it’s about the money. They sold me on the Damon system at first with the fewer office visits and less discomfort, but in the end I’ve had to visit the office as much as if I had different brackets, my treatment time in reality is one year longer than they initially told me and about $3,000 more expensive than original treatment cost. I am 26 years old, a student and have to pay out of pocket every month for this.

My advice would be to do your research before choosing, get multiple opinions and have realistic expectations.

By: Ifa

Ifa — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:02:23 +0000

Hi, I’m going to get my damon 3 braces in 4 days. last 3 days my doctor put 8 rubber bands between my teeth. It’s kinda hurt and i cant eat properly now. is it gonna hurt more when u wear the braces?

By: Mark @ Affordable Dental Care

Mark @ Affordable Dental Care — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:30:56 +0000

I think Damon braces is much better than regular braces. Damon braces is costly than regular braces. Some people hardly use Damon braces as the price is higher compared with the regular braces but we should remember that the higher the price the result will be perfect. While putting the Damon we should be careful as some of the doctor doesn’t have license to use it but senior doctor having the certificate can use the system. Damon braces even though it have a disadvantages like painful during treatment and costly. As the result is good I have to face all the pain during the treatment and it doesn’t need to wear for a longer period if we maintain good care while treatment. It does not hurt for a longer period like normal braces. Moreover, it does not have ligatures and the brackets are small too. Damon braces is not hard to wear and it looks nice. I heard of new braces like invisible braces, which does not have wire and brackets, it’s a thin layer which cover up the teeth and people are hard to recognized. Can I know which one is better the invisible braces or demon braces and which one will take a short time to clear up the treatment.