What Makes Damon Braces Unique?

By Carolyn Flanary | Published on October 12, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Damon® System is a passive, self-ligating braces system that is virtually friction-free. According to Dr. Carolyn Flanary of Your Ortho Team P.C. in San Antonio, Damon® braces are more than just braces. They are actually a revolutionary system that is changing the way orthodontists treat patients today.

Damon® braces offer increased efficiency and comfort for patients. Additionally, they are suitable for patients of all ages and they move the teeth in a more biologically sensible way, as compared to traditional braces. Dr. Flanary explains that patients who opt for Damon® braces are far less likely to need tooth extractions as a part of their orthodontic treatment. At her office in San Antonio, the braces specialist rarely needs to perform extractions on her orthodontics patients these days thanks in large part of the increased use of the Damon® system.

Dr. Flanary explains that she helps patients avoid needing unnecessary extractions by utilizing the Damon® system whenever possible. In the past, severe orthodontic cases almost always required some type of tooth extraction. With the Damon® braces system, however, Dr. Flanary can treat even the most severe cases without resorting to tooth extractions. She is now able to offer non-extraction orthodontics because of the degree of expansion that orthodontists can get from the arch-form itself with a passive system like the Damon® braces.

At her office in San Antonio, the braces expert lets her patients decide which type of system is right for them. In many cases, people know that they would not be responsible enough to wear Invisalign aligners for the 20 hours a day that is required. Those people who can’t trust themselves to wear aligners, or those whose parents can’t trust them to cooperate with the treatment, will generally elect to go with Damon® braces instead.

Among patients in San Antonio, Damon® braces are widely considered to be a more comfortable alternative to traditional braces, largely because they are a passive system. Whereas traditional braces use rubber o-rings to ligate the wires, Damon® braces require no such apparatus. Damon® braces are self-ligating, which means people who wear them do not have to worry about their teeth moving in fits and spurts like they might with traditional braces.

Passive orthodontic systems like Damon® have far less resistance to the movement of the braces over the orthodontic wire which is very fluid. With a passive system there are no rubber o-rings to slow the teeth movement down. Therefore, passive systems are generally preferred over traditional orthodontic systems for people who do not want to experience unnecessary discomfort during their orthodontic treatments.

For more information on the benefits of Damon® braces, Dr. Carolyn Flanary recommends contacting her office and scheduling a consultation appointment.

*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

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