A bracket that holds the archwire in place on its own without the need for elastics.
Damon ceramic braces vs metal braces.
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Both have the option for colored bands and both have clear options.
The clear brackets known as damon clear are made of ceramic and can be tooth colored or transparent.
Damon braces are available in two versions metal and clear.
Stainless steel and polycarbonate are used for the metal brackets.
The principle behind ceramic braces is identical to the principle of traditional metal braces.
Once they were installed i started wondering and checked a few facts.
I thought i d contribute my perspective to the damon vs.
In the past ceramic braces offered an esthetic advantage over damon braces.
Neither hurt more or less than each other it just depends which area is being corrected.
They are easier to clean brush.
Ceramic braces are bigger too.
Damon marketing was quite effective at getting me into damon braces in no time.
The combination of stainless steel and clear material used in damon clear braces offers a more discrete and aesthetic appearance.
You can t have colors with damon braces.
1 damon clear braces reduces the treatment time 2 damon clear braces self ligating thus reduces the number of visits to orthodontist 3 damon clear braces can be applied for both upper and lower teeth could you doctors please let me know if there are any other differences.
People notice them all the time on me.
Damon braces offer both metal and clear brackets for those who chose to go with the clear brackets damon braces will be much less noticeable than traditional metal braces.
For me it looks like that damon clear braces and ceramic clear braces same except for the following reasons.
Instead of traditional brackets and elastics damon braces use a special passive self ligating bracket.
Ceramic braces discussion since i ve worn both.
One advantage of damon clear is that they are virtually invisible.
Got my braces tightened yesterday and they were sore now they are good to go.
I found out the damon hype is imho hype.
Another difference is that damon system braces on average cost more than traditional braces with damon braces prices between 3 800 and 8 000 whereas traditional metal braces cost between 2 500 and 7 500.
Damon braces use the same fundamental method as traditional metal braces but they incorporate new innovations for more effective treatment.
I have traditional metal on the bottom and damon ceramic on the top.