METAL BRACES
At Norwest Orthodontics, we exclusively use Damon Clear and Damon Q for all our patients who have braces.
Known as the "Rolls Royce" of braces, the Damon System is gentle, helps maintain a high standard or oral hygiene.
The Damon System is less painful, more comfortable, allows for shorter treatment times, and requires fewer - if any - extractions. Damon Braces are also easy to clean and maintain a high standard or oral hygiene, making them an ideal option for adult braces.
Why The Damon Q
Damon Q Braces are technically termed “self-ligating” braces, and are both comfortable and aesthetically-pleasing. These orthodontic braces are designed with the following principles in mind:
- Better aesthetics
- Faster and more comfortable treatment
- Fewer extractions
Traditional orthodontic braces use rubber o-shaped rings to tie the wire to the actual brace. These rings act as bungee cords to hold the wire and fixed brackets in place.
The problem with rubber rings is that they create a lot of friction, making tooth movement slower and more painful. They also absorb moisture and allow increased plaque and bacteria formation. This makes maintaining good oral hygiene more difficult.
Our metal braces offer a combination of comfort and aesthetic appeal. These braces incorporate a small integrated slide mechanism that securely holds the wire in place, eliminating the need for traditional rubber rings that can be less effective.
Why The Damon Q System?
Damon Q brackets have a tiny built-in slide that gently holds the wire, eliminating the need for these inefficient o-shaped rubber rings. Since the bungee-like rubber o-rings are not used, Damon Q greatly reduce friction and binding. Clinically, this results in faster and more comfortable tooth movement. Damon Q also make use of high-tech wires that use light forces to gently move teeth, resulting in more comfortable and efficient tooth movement. Although Damon Braces are not lingual braces, they are an affordable alternative compared to what these more expensive braces cost. Without the elastics ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon Braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment.
