The role of dentistry in many people’s lives is changing.

What was once a biannual visit fraught with anxiety and lectures has evolved into a more friendly, warmer atmosphere that can offer patients much more than a simple check-up.

More and more adult patients are approaching their dentist for cosmetic procedures and, due to dental surgeries offering more affordable and flexible treatment plans, these once high-end treatments are now in the reach of more patients than ever before.

At Clapham South Dental, we are exceedingly proud of our cosmetic dental team and the smiles that we have helped to create. If you have a naturally misaligned smile in need of some straightening, our team can offer you invisible braces in Clapham; specifically, the Invisalign aligner and Damon system, depending on your unique presentation and requirements.

While you have probably heard about the Invisalign aligner, the Damon system is a lesser-known group of invisible braces in Clapham, which can offer you a more targeted treatment plan for straightening your smile.

Read on to find out more!

How long will I need the treatment for?

While our other invisible braces in Clapham offer a fast treatment, the Damon System may take a bit longer than Invisalign.

On average, this brace is worn for between ten to twenty months. While it is not as fast as Invisalign or some other cosmetic braces, it is specialised to resolve more complicated cases of misalignment.

Will it be uncomfortable?

Of course, as with most braces that offer faster treatment deadlines, patients become concerned about excessive force being used to achieve this.

However, the Damon System does not rely on an excessive force being put on your teeth and jaw; instead, the brackets are designed to apply low levels of friction to your teeth. Therefore, while you are wearing this brace, there may be some discomfort but it will be minimal and manageable.

Will this brace be expensive?

At Clapham South Dental, we know how much of an impact cost can have when searching for an adult orthodontic treatment.

Although cosmetic aligners appear fairly expensive, our dental surgery is able to offer our patients options to spread the cost; depending on your suitability, we may be able to offer you a flexible payment plan or low-cost financing options.

Does this brace need adjusting or tightening?

Differing from other cosmetic braces, the Damon System will require adjusting and tightening.

As mentioned previously, this is beneficial if you have a more complex clinical presentation and provides a faster solution to your misalignments.

Do the results last?

Yes, they do.

After you have completed treatment with the Damon System, our team will provide you with a custom-fitted retainer, to prevent your teeth from relapsing into their previous positions.

Provided that you wear your retainer for the required time-span post-treatment, your straighter, healthier-looking smile will last for years to come.

Worried about your teeth relapsing? Contact a member of our team today.