In the world of adult and teenage orthodontics, there is now more than one way to straighten teeth.

And while you may have heard of invisible aligner systems, you may be unaware that there are now many ways that you can straighten your teeth with a fitted brace without needing to rely on the standard orthodontic appliance. This will be of particular use if you have a more complex case of misalignment or you need to have any of your molars moved.

At Clapham South Centre, we call these kinds of braces invisible braces Clapham and will be more than happy to talk to you about your suitability for them in one of our orthodontic consultations. One of our most popular systems is the Damon System, which we have used to help many of our patients obtain a straighter smile.

Here, we offer a brief guide to these invisible braces Clapham to help you decide if they may be right for you.

What are Damon system braces?

As the name suggests, this brace is one of the few cosmetic based braces that is fixed.

As invisible braces Clapham, the brackets that are attached to the teeth may be clear or porcelain coloured. And much like regular braces, this tool requires tightening and adjusting for it to straighten your teeth.

But unlike regular braces which utilise force and friction to move teeth, Damon system braces use a self-ligating system, that removes the need for many of the accessories that accompany standard braces such as elastic or metal ties.

Treatment timeline

When many adults hear the phrase ‘fitted brace,’ they immediately think that they will be wearing the appliance for years to come; hence, why they are not a popular option!

But with the Damon System, the treatment time is also reduced and the average patient who uses this brace will wear it for around 20 months.

However, to correctly gauge how long your treatment timeline will take, you will need to have a consultation and discussion with our team at Clapham South Dental.

Daily care

As is the way with all fitted braces, you will need to adhere to a strict hygiene regimen to ensure that your teeth and gums do not suffer due to excess plaque and bacteria.

That means that our team may advise you to brush your braces after every meal, use interdental brushes and use a strong mouthwash to eliminate acids and bacteria that may be lingering. We may also show you how to begin flossing regularly to get rid of bacteria from those hidden areas.

And of course, you will need to see our team regularly for check-ups and we will typically offer hygienist appointments too just to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Costs

OK, on to the part that everyone is interested in; the costs of the Damon System.

Unfortunately, the costs are varied and will depend on a myriad of factors, such as the length of time you will wear them for and how many times you will need to see our team to have them assessed, tightened or adjusted.

For a more accurate assessment of how much wearing the Damon System is likely to cost, talk to our team.