expect more
with damon™ clear
Damon Clear offers something other clear braces and clear aligners don’t—an extraordinary Damon™ Smile. Your child can enjoy the clear benefits of a virtually invisible option with results that go beyond straight teeth—and the results may enhance their entire face! All using a treatment that is healthier, more comfortable and faster than traditional braces.
During treatment with Damon Clear,
people will see their smile, not their braces.
expect more
with damon™ clear
Which option looks
virtually invisible to you?
other
“clear” braces
“clear” braces
Visible metal parts or elastic ties may collect bacteria and yellow during treatment.
Damon Clear
Damon Clear braces are tie-less—without elastic ties that may yellow during treatment.
clear aligners
Latest design for clear aligners may include visible attachments, or “buttons,” to improve correction.
Does She?
Damon Clear is so discreet nobody may even realize you’re wearing braces!
Can you see who’s
wearing braces?
CAN'T TELL?
click on a patient's face above to see who’s
wearing damon™ clear braces.
than aligners and traditional braces
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“No extractions, no surgery, and Lauren ended up with a beautiful result…this is the gift of a lifetime.”
the damon™ system
is different
The Damon System is an advanced orthodontic treatment that uses less force than traditional braces. Because there are no elastic ties that need “tightening,” the teeth can move more quickly and freely, and treatment is typically faster and more comfortable than traditional braces.
are all braces the same?
Not at all! Orthodontic treatment has changed drastically the last several years, and there are more options than ever before.
Traditional braces offer many benefits, and in some cases, may be the best choice for your child. Their orthodontist will recommend the system that can best help them reach their goals.
The Damon™ System—an advanced approach to orthodontic treatment that uses less force—may also be recommended. The Damon™ System doesn’t require “tightening,” and does more than straighten their teeth—it helps enhance your entire face.
traditionalHigh force braces with
elastic ties
elastic ties
Traditional braces use elastics that “bind” archwires in place, and must be “tightened” at appointments. These elastics cause friction and pressure, which may make treatment slower and less comfortable.
Damon™ systemLight force “tie-less” braces
Damon “tie-less” braces don’t require elastics; instead, they use a unique sliding door that maintains the wire within the bracket, allowing teeth to move more freely, quickly, and with more comfort.
Damon™ smilesSpectacular smile, improved
facial aesthetics
facial aesthetics
Using the Damon System, your child's orthodontist may be able to widen their arch for a broader, more beautiful smile.
- Self Ligation in the year 2000, a comparative assessment of conventional ligation and self-ligation bracket systems. Berger J. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 2000.
- Treatment time, outcome and patient satisfaction comparisons of Damon™ and conventional brackets, Eberting JJ, Straja SR, Tuncay OC. Clinical Orthodontics and Research 2001; 4(4):228-234.
- Interactive Edgewise mechanisms: Form and Function Comparison with Conventional Edgewise Brackets, Vourdouris JC. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 1997; 111:119-143.
give them a smile that can
improve their entire face
With the Damon™ System, your child's specially trained orthodontist can do more than straighten their teeth. In many cases, their orthodontist can improve their facial aesthetics, which may make their face look more balanced.
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what
makes a
great
smile?
When you see a great smile, you know it.
But have you ever really looked at what makes a smile great?
Learn why a smile is MORE than just straight teeth.
what makes a
great smile?
ideal
tooth display
An ideal smile shows more teeth, without excessive
gums or lips covering the majority of teeth.
what makes a
great smile?
upright teeth
Teeth should sit perfectly upright in the mouth,
not tipping inward or flaring outward.
what makes a
great smile?
broad smile with
no dark triangles
Full smiles show more teeth and
less dark space in the corners of the mouth.
This may help enhance the entire face.
what makes a
great smile?
smile arc
When smiling, the bottom of the upper teeth should
follow a curve that mirrors the curve of the lower lip.
what makes a
great smile?
facial symmetry
Teeth should evenly fill the entire area of the smile,
but not overwhelm the face.
what makes a
great smile?
proper bite
In a great smile, all of the teeth fit together
for a perfect bite.
what makes a
great smile?
Improved Facial Aesthetics
and Profile
Using the Damon™ System, your child's orthodontist takes into account not just their teeth, but their whole face. This advanced approach may help enhance their facial aesthetics, profile and smile.
These were examples of the
extraordinary smiles and faces achieved
with the Damon™ System.
Over 4.5 million
patients have been
treated to a
Damon™ Smile.
Isn't it your child's turn?
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
FAQ
Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
No elastic ties, no “tightening”
Traditional braces use elastic ties that “bind” archwires in place and must be changed monthly (known as “tightening”). Damon™ uses tie-less braces with a unique sliding door to hold wires in place and do not require “tightening.” This allows the wires to move more freely, with less discomfort than traditional braces.1
Interested in tie-less braces for your son or daughter? Ask about the Damon™ System for family members!
- Berger J. Self Ligation in the year 2000, a comparative assessment of conventional ligation and self-ligation bracket systems. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
FAQ
Will my child have a
“mouth full of metal”?
Damon™ metal braces are extremely small and less noticeable than traditional metal braces.
For the ultimate aesthetic treatment, Damon™ Clear braces are virtually invisible, yet don’t present the limitations of clear aligners.
With Damon Clear, people will see your child's smile, not their braces.
Damon Clear is good for the entire family. Click here to view information on Damon for adults.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
faq
how long will my child
need to wear braces?
The Damon™ System is proven to be faster than traditional braces – up to 6 months in some cases.1 This means fewer office visits and the chance for your child to see your extraordinary results in less time. What’s more, most people see dramatic improvements within the first few months of treatment.
Damon Clear is good for the entire family. Click here to view information on Damon for adults.
- Eberting JJ, Straja SR, et al. Treatment time, outcome and patient satisfaction comparisons of Damon and conventional brackets. Clinical Orthodontics and Research 2001; 4(4):228-234.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
faq
Will my child need a palatal expander,
surgery or tooth extractions?
Create space naturally
The Damon™ System works in harmony with the body’s own adaptive abilities to create space and broaden arches naturally. Orthodontists can treat most cases without extractions, palatal expanders, or surgery with the Damon System.
However, for your child's unique smile and treatment goals, their orthodontist may recommend additional procedures to complement their Damon System treatment.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
faq
are results the same
for braces and aligners?
Great results for a lifetime
Aligners can be effective at treating mild to moderate tooth crowding, but according to clinical studies, do not treat as effectively as braces. Braces are also associated with fewer cases of relapse (teeth moving back to pre-treatment position) than aligners.1,2
1. Djeu G, Shelton C, Magazini A. Outcome assessment of Invisalign and traditional orthodontic treatment compared with the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 2005; 128(3):292-298.
2. Daniel Kuncioa D, Maganzinib A, Shelton C, Freemand K. Invisalign and traditional orthodontic treatment postretention outcomes compared using the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 77, No 5, 2007.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
faq
can orthodonitic treatment
enhance my child's face?
Improved facial aesthetics
With the Damon™ System, your child's specially trained orthodontist evaluates their whole face, not just their teeth.
Their face shape, profile, and how they’ll look later in life are all taken into account.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
faq
Are braces difficult to clean?
Traditional braces use elastic ties to hold wires. These ties collect plaque, which is bad for your child's teeth and gums.1 The DamonTM System braces do not use elastic ties and are easy to keep clean with daily brushing and flossing.
There are no elastic ties to collect plaque with the Damon System
Easy-to-clean braces are ideal for kids and teens. Ask us about the Damon System for family members.
1. Ricardo Alves de Souza, Maria Beatriz Borges de Araújo Magnani, Darcy Flávio Nouer, Clevérson Oliveira de Silva, Marlise Inêz Klein, Enilson Antonio Sallum, and Reginaldo Bruno Gonçalves. “Peridontal and Microbiologic Evaluation of 2 Methods of Archwire Ligation: Ligature Wires and Elastomeric Rings.” American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (2008): 134(4):506-512. Print.
FAQ
- Will my child experience discomfort in treatment?
- Will my child have a “mouth full of metal”?
- How long will my child need to wear braces?
- Will my child need a palatal expander, surgery or tooth extractions?
- Are results the same for braces and aligners?
- Can orthodontic treatment enhance my child's face?
- Are braces difficult to clean?
- Are clear aligners easier to maintain than fixed braces?
FAQ
Are clear aligners easier to
maintain than fixed braces?
Clear aligners must be worn a minimum of 20 – 22 hours per day—every day. Failure to do so will lengthen treatment time. Throughout the day, your child must remove aligners for eating and drinking. This makes it easy for aligners to get lost, costing you more in the long run with replacements.
Damon™ System braces
work 24 hours/day,
7 days a week,
to move teeth quickly.
Damon braces are easy to keep clean with daily brushing and flossing and don’t require removal.
What can my child expect from the treatment options?
| Traditional Braces |
Damon™ System |
Damon™ clear |
Clear Aligners |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| virtually invisible | ||||
| can work for everyone | ||||
| comprehensive treatment for mild to severe crowding | ||||
| Lower relapse rate | ||||
| Works 24/7 to straighten teeth | ||||
| OK to eat and drink while wearing | ||||
| no “tightening” | N/A | |||
| Continuous light forces to gently move teeth | ||||
| doesn’t affect speech (e.g., lisp during treatment) |
- Neal D. Kravitz, Budi Kusnoto, Ellen BeGole, Ales Obrez, and Brent Agran South Riding, VA, White Plains, Md, and Chicago, Il; Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthod 2009; 135:27-35.
- Djeu G, Shelton C, Magazini A. Outcome assessment of Invisalign and traditional orthodontic treatment compared with the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 2005; 128(3):292-298.
- Daniel Kuncioa D, Maganzinib A, Shelton C, Freemand K. Invisalign and traditional orthodontic treatment postretention outcomes compared using the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 77, No 5, 2007.
- Invisalign.com, Align Technology, Inc.
- Berger J. Self-ligation in the year 2000, a comparative assessment of conventional ligation and self-ligation bracket systems. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 2000.
Before & after
photo gallery
Curious about what makes a Damon™ Smile so beautiful? See for yourself with these photos showcasing the spectacular smiles and faces of actual child and teen Damon patients.
It’s a difference you can see!
Select a drop down option to view Damon Smiles
people like me
Their stories might sound familiar
These are people like you – people who considered their options and decided they wanted something MORE from their orthodontic treatment. View their stories to learn what you might expect.
when should my child
see an orthodontist?
It's time to see an orthodontist when you or your child are interested in improving the overall quality of their smile.
Here are some key differences between orthodontists and general dentists:
ORTHODONTISTS
Focus on health of teeth and smile as a whole
Specialize in creating optimal treatment plans that account for all of the variables of your child's mouth to give them the most beautiful smile
Experts in moving teeth and aligning jaws
Dedicate their professional lives to creating healthy, beautiful smiles for children, teens and adults
General dentists
Focus on health and hygiene of each individual tooth
Experts in preserving and restoring tooth health
Dedicate their professional lives to helping maintain the oral health of children, teens and adults
why should my child
see an orthodontist?
“All orthodontists are dentists first. Out of 100 dental school graduates, only six go on to become orthodontists. “
- from the American Association of Orthodontists
As you can see, orthodontists seek to achieve a great-looking smile, which is way more than straight teeth. Only an orthodontist is specially trained to help you or your child achieve a truly extraordinary smile.
Did you know?
You don’t need a referral from your child's dentist to visit an orthodontist.
Why smiles
are important
Did you know…
- Modern clear braces are more comfortable and even less visible than those of a generation ago.
- Persons with ideal smiles are considered more intelligent and have a greater chance of finding a job when compared with persons with non-ideal smiles.2
- National Institutes of Health
- Matheus Melo Pithon, Caroline Carvalho Nascimento, George Caique Gouveia Barbosa, and Raildo da Silva Coqueiro (2014). Do Dental Esthetics Have Any Influence on Finding a Job? American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 146(4), 423-428.
Why smiles
are important
The POWER of a smile can help your child feel more confident at any age.
Did you know…
- The average DamonTM Smile treatment is proven faster than traditional braces, up to 6 months faster and with 7 or more fewer appointments over treatment time.1
- Braces and proper treatment by a trained orthodontist can broaden your child's smile, which can smooth your cheeks and make their face more symmetrical.
- “Treatment time, outcome and patient satisfaction comparisons of Damon™ and conventional brackets”, Eberting JJ, Straja SR, Tuncay OC. Clinical Orthodontics and Research 2001; 4(4):228-234.
