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When it comes down to choosing an orthodontic treatment, there are several routes you can take. Discover all the benefits the Damon™ Clear system of braces has to offer to learn if this option could be right for you.
In addition to giving you a winning new smile, going through orthodontic treatment can benefit your oral health in so many ways. Straight teeth are much easier to clean, reducing your risk of gum disease and tooth decay. In addition, an aligned bite is less prone to give you headaches or jaw pain that comes with a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
However, it can be easy to put off orthodontic treatment because traditional metal braces aren’t exactly aesthetically pleasing, and clear aligners aren’t always effective at treating severe teeth crowding.
Thankfully, clear braces offer the best of both worlds: efficacy and discretion. They correct your smile in the same way as metal braces but use tooth-colored materials to blend in seamlessly.
At Hanachi Orthodontics in Gastonia and Mooresville, North Carolina, expert orthodontist Farid Hanachi, DDS, PA, and the rest of our team offer the Damon™ Clear system to efficiently correct dental issues while not detracting from the beauty of your natural smile.
This month’s blog highlights three benefits Damon Clear can offer over other teeth-straightening methods.
1. They’re more discreet than metal braces
Traditional metal braces use a system of brackets, wires, and bands to slowly encourage your teeth to move. The silver brackets are attached to each tooth and a metal archwire connects them all together. Colorful elastic bands hold the appliances together.
Damon Clear braces also use brackets and wires to shift your teeth and jaw into alignment. However, the brackets and wires are clear, making them significantly less noticeable. In addition, many other types of clear braces use clear bands that stain easily. Damon Clear uses a wire that doesn’t require bands, meaning you can rest assured your braces will keep their discreet nature.
2. They’re more effective than clear aligners
Clear aligners are a popular choice for orthodontic treatment since they’re much less visible than metal braces. They’re a set of custom-made trays that fit snugly over your teeth to encourage them to move. Since they’re made of a clear but sturdy plastic, they’re practically invisible. Many people also love that clear aligners are removable, allowing for more comfortable eating and thorough teeth cleaning.
Unfortunately, clear aligners can’t address severe bite problems or teeth that are extremely overcrowded or gapped. Damon Clear braces can still give you that discreet look of clear aligners while offering better efficacy.
3. They’re faster than metal braces
When you have metal braces, it can take 1-3 years to finish treatment, depending on how severe your jaw and tooth alignment issues are. You have appointments to tighten the wire and put on new elastics throughout your braces treatment.
Damon Clear braces use a self-ligating wire, meaning the wire stays in place without elastics. As your teeth start shifting, the wire matches the movements of your teeth and easily glides between the brackets. This makes them much more effective and cuts down on treatment time. Your appointments are also much shorter since old elastics don’t have to be removed and new ones put in place.
To get started with all the benefits Damon Clear braces have to offer, schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanachi by calling your nearest office location or using our online booking feature today.