There is a large choice of braces available in the city of London and finding the right one for you can be minefield. A lot depends on vanity and price, but more importantly, choice is governed by the treatment you require. Traditional treatments normally involve the removal of teeth, but this could often reduce the fullness of your smile. With Damon braces, the teeth are more often than not, retained to keep a full smile, and it can be used for complex orthodontic procedures. This system rather highlights the way that brace technology has advanced. The brace is fixed permanantly in the mouth during the treatment and works on its own with a self-ligating system. This ‘memory’ wire is slide through a series of transparent, ceramic plates, and because it’s frictionless, it allows the teeth to move accurately and quickly, with little discomfort. Treatment times are a lot less than conventional braces, and the Damon system has two other advantages. It looks very discreet in the mouth, due to the ceramics and is a lot easier to clean. It is probably the more expensive of braces around, but its treatment times, its look and its comfort make this system rather attractive.
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Damon braces in the city of London
November 10th, 2010Discover more about braces at City of London dentist
September 3rd, 2010
Braces. Just the word itself is enough to fill the hearts of many teenagers with dread. No one wants to stand out at that age and braces can make just that happen. Obviously everyone would like to have straight teeth but the thought of sacrificing up to three years of your most difficult teenage years to the metal brackets and wires of braces can be difficult to stomach.
However, it doesn’t have to be that way, as brace technology has advanced so much over the last ten years that now the options for straighter teeth are much greater than they once were. The traditional fixed metal brace is just one of many options that teenage patients can choose from.
Amongst others, braces and straighteners that have revolutionised the world of braces include the Inman aligner, Six Month Smile braces and Damon braces. Each of these has their own distinct advantages over traditional braces and very often involve treatments that last just a fraction of the time.
For example, the Inman aligner is capable of straightening teeth in as little as three or four months, although most commonly treatment lasts about six months. This is about a quarter of the time of conventional treatment and produces results equally as impressive. Other brace systems such as Invisalign offer treatments that are much more discreet. The plastic retainers of this system are almost impossible to spot when in the mouth and can be removed for cleaning, reducing the long-term impact of braces on the colour of the teeth.
To find out more about the possibility of braces you should make an appointment with a City of London dentist. They can advise you on which brace option is most suitable for your teeth and give you more information about cost and lengthy of treatment.
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The latest Damon braces from City of London dentists offer comfortable treatment
June 3rd, 2010
Orthodontic treatment has improved vastly over the last decade or so. Braces have become more discreet, faster acting and more comfortable for the patient. The latest development in orthodontic technology, the Damon brace, highlights how these changes have benefited patients more than any other. Damon braces use friction-free technology to achieve a faster-acting and more comfortable treatment for patients than traditional methods of orthodontics. Damon braces also remove the need for unpleasant and painful extractions and palatal expanders.
The main advantage of the Damon brace is faster treatment times. This is perhaps the biggest bugbear of traditional orthodontics; that treatment could last as long as three years. Treatment using a Damon brace can be achieved on average four to six months faster than with conventional fixed metal braces.
Damon braces also use self-ligating wires, which eliminate the need for those painful tightening sessions so familiar to brace wearers, the ones that make the teeth ache for several days on end afterwards. Using this special friction-free mechanism, Damon braces make tooth alignment a much more comfortable affair. They also allow better oral hygiene because the wires and brackets are much smaller and more discreet than other braces.
This discretion in itself is also a major bonus for brace wearers. Nobody wants to be stuck with a mouthful of ugly metal for several years, so the smaller brackets and wires reduce the visual impact of the Damon brace by up to 60 per cent. The materials used are also highly resistant to staining and wear which makes looking after your brace a great deal easier. Damon braces are available from City of London dentists who can also give you more of an idea of how much they may cost.
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Look after your smile with braces from Central London dentist
May 11th, 2010
Braces, also known as orthodontic braces, are devices used to straighten teeth that are suffering from crowding, spacing and bite issues. They are very often used in conjunction with other orthodontic treatments such as palate expanders, to produce a more aesthetically pleasing appearance of the teeth. Braces are usually used on teenagers and young adults, as this is when the teeth are the easiest to manipulate, but braces can still be used to treat adult patients.
Braces have been commonly used to straighten teeth for over a hundred years but as you might imagine, modern treatments are slightly more effective and less intrusive than the braces of a hundred, fifty or even twenty years ago. Many developments have been made in brace technology in the last ten years that have improved the effectiveness, time and quality of treatment.
Modern treatments such as the Six Month Smile, Damon and Invisalign braces have addressed many of the concerns and complaints patients had against the old style fixed metal brace (commonly called ‘train tracks’). This includes the size and style of traditional braces and, perhaps most importantly, the length of treatment. More modern braces are capable of reducing treatment times by as much as 75 per cent in some cases.
If you or your child is considering braces to straighten misaligned teeth then make an appointment with a Central London dentist to learn more about the new options available in the world of brace technology. Your smile is one the most important things you have so looking after it and being comfortable with it are very important.
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Straighter teeth and fuller profile with Damon braces from City of London dentist
December 17th, 2009
Damon braces are not just an updated version of the conventional fixed-metal brace, they are a completely new way of straightening teeth. The key difference with the Damon brace system is that it involves no painful extractions of otherwise healthy teeth or palatal expanders to create the necessary room for straightening. This traditional approach to straightening takes longer and causes far more discomfort to the patient, and also creates a much narrower dental arch and flatter profile. The Damon brace aims to achieve a natural, healthy looking ten-tooth smile specifically designed to improve profile and the overall facial appearance of each individual patient.
The three main goals of the Damon brace system are to deliver straighter teeth faster, with fewer appointments and less discomfort. To achieve this, the Damon team had to create new innovative technology such as self-ligating wires and shape-memory wires. The self-ligating wire eliminates the need for elastic or metal ties removing the need for regular tightening and also being more hygienic. The shape-memory wires allow teeth to be moved faster and with fewer adjustments.
Damon braces produce results on average six months faster than conventional metal braces and require significantly fewer office visits during the treatment. Because fewer tightening appointments are needed, the level of discomfort during treatment is kept to a minimum.
Damon braces are creating new orthodontic technologies that are becoming more and more popular with City of London dentists. The faster, more comfortable treatment combined with the care taken to produce a strong profile is attracting more and more patients to the Damon system.
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Central London dentist straightens teeth faster and easier with Damon braces
November 8th, 2009
As the technology behind orthodontistry improves, the speed, comfort and discretion of straightening treatments also show a similar significant improvement. Nowhere is this more evident than with Damon braces. The Damon system epitomises how the very latest technology is being utilised to achieve stunning results.
Damon braces use friction-free technology to achieve a much more comfortable straightening experience achieved in a much faster time than conventional orthodontic braces. It also limits the need for dental extractions and palate expanders prior to treatment.
The brace works by using self-ligating memory wires which make the movement of the teeth quicker. Damon braces can straighten teeth 4 to 6 months quicker than conventional fixed braces on average. The special wires also mean that there is no need for elastic or metal ties which improves oral hygiene. Also, because the wires use a friction free slide mechanism there is no need for painful tightening appointments.
Damon braces are also designed to be more discreet than other fixed metal braces. Although not as clear as some clear plastic retainers such as Invisalign and Clearstep, the majority of the bracket is made of ceramic-reinforced material meaning it is mostly tooth-coloured. Other parts of the bracket are manufactured using clear plastic which also reduces the visual impact of the brace.
Teeth straightening with Damon braces can be slightly more costly than with conventional treatments but the increased benefits of the system far outweigh the extra cost. Damon braces straighten teeth quicker, better and more comfortably than almost all other braces. Costs are also saved because there is no need for dental extraction or palate expanders. Patients are also able to save time because the braces do not need regular tightening appointments with the dentist.
A Central London dentist will be able to explain in further detail the benefits of using the Damon system and give you a clearer idea of the cost following an initial consultation.
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Pain-free Damon braces form City of London dentist
October 20th, 2009
As technology progresses in all fields, equipment tends to get smaller and more efficient. The same is true of dental technology and is particularly useful for the purposes of orthodontic treatment. For years the only option for patients was to have the intrusive and uncomfortable old-style metal braces, but in the last few years advances have been made that has made the wearing of braces more tolerable. One system in particular offers rapid and discreet orthodontic brace treatment. Damon braces offer patients friction-free wires and brackets for a more comfortable straightening experience. It also has the advantage of not requiring as many painful extractions before application for it to be effective, which can be one of the major drawbacks for conventional braces. In place of extractions, Damon braces use palatal expanders to increase the room for overcrowded teeth to straighten.
To increase the speed of treatment, Damon braces use special self-ligating wires and a friction-free movement mechanism. On average Damon braces achieve results six-months faster than ordinary metal braces and the self-ligating wires remove the need for regular tightening which can be an uncomfortable experience for patients. Damon braces do also not require metal or elastic ties which are often the cause for soft tissue irritation. Elastic wires can also be the cause of bacteria build up in the mouth because they are very difficult to clean properly. This bacteria can cause tooth decay, gum disease and staining of the teeth. This means that Damon braces also help to preserve the oral health of the patient while straightening the teeth.
Although it must be said that Damon braces are not as discreet as invisible retainer or other metal retainers on the market, they are more discreet than the old metal braces. Because parts of the brackets are made form ceramic and clear plastic they definitely do reduce the visual impact of a metal brace. They also have the advantage of working in a much shorter time period.
Damon braces cost slightly more than normal orthodontic braces but because of the speed and comfort of the procedure, more and more patients are choosing to use the Damon system. Ask a City of London dentist about Damon braces and straighten your teeth without the pain.
