Damon Braces are an innovative type of orthodontic braces named after their creator, Dr. Dwight Damon, an orthodontist who wanted to improve upon the classic braces design. Introduced in the late 1990s, they’ve gained a reputation for blending cutting-edge technology with effective results. Unlike traditional braces, which use elastic ties to hold the wire in place, Damon Braces are “self-ligating.” That means each bracket has a little sliding door or clip that secures the wire without extra rubber bands. This small tweak makes a big difference in how they feel and function.

The magic of Damon Braces lies in their low-friction design. Traditional braces rely on tight elastics that can slow down tooth movement and cause discomfort. With Damon Braces, the wire slides freely within the brackets, applying gentle, steady pressure to guide your teeth into place. This approach not only straightens your teeth but can also widen your smile naturally, sometimes avoiding the need for extra appliances like palate expanders. They’re great for fixing crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and more—pretty much any issue traditional braces can tackle.

Low friction and light forces allow the teeth to move without binding. Teeth can move faster and more efficiently, decreasing treatment time. Damon Braces can sometimes shorten your journey to a perfect smile by a several months. While traditional braces might take 24-36 months, Damon users often finish in 12-18 months, depending on the case.

Damon braces do not require "tightening" or adjusting every month. This makes office visits fewer further in between, approximately every 10-14 weeks. This means less school and work absences too!

The time of taking out teeth for every crowded situation is past. Most patients require no tooth extractions. Damon braces help make space for crowded teeth with light biocompatible forces.

Advanced Damon Braces allow the dental arches that hold the teeth to broaden and create space for teeth that would otherwise be extracted. Broadening of the dental arches not only creates space, but it creates a beautiful full mouth smile. The smile also looks brighter and whiter by eliminating the dark areas in the mouth at the corners of a narrow smile.

In addition to a full tooth natural smile, avoiding tooth extractions provides more lip support. As a person gets older, the lips get thinner and lose shape because of the lack of collagen for support. If teeth are extracted during orthodontic treatment, the front teeth are often pulled back into the face decreasing lip support and making the chin and nose more prominent. Our doctors can help you avoid these consequences by using the Damon System to create space for crowded teeth instead of extracting them. A fuller smile will be more healthy and enhance your lips and profile for long term aesthetic benefits.

Damon Braces allow us to use extremely light forces to move teeth. The body responds more favorably to light forces and teeth actually move faster.

Oftentimes, patients with moderate and even severe overbites, overjets, underbites, and openbites can be treated with modern advancements in treatment that eliminate the need for surgery. This reduces the time and also the cost of your orthodontic treatment.

Light forces combined with friction-less brackets allow the tongue to widen the arches to make room for crowded teeth and create a natural broad smile.

The days of having braces tightened are over. This revolutionary new approach to orthodontics ensures greater comfort throughout treatment. That's because Damon System braces have a unique slide mechanism that allows your doctor to use far lighter forces to move teeth to their correct positions. So not only is your treatment shorter, it is also far more comfortable. Many people experience little to no discomfort in treatment.

Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment. Plus the Damon System is available in clear brackets for those image conscious patients.

Damon Braces are a fantastic option for teens and adults alike, especially if you value comfort and efficiency. They’re particularly popular with patients who want a less noticeable look or fewer trips to the orthodontist. Kids can use them too, though younger patients with more complex jaw issues might need other tools first (like a Herbst appliance). Your orthodontist will look at your teeth, bite, and goals to see if Damon Braces are the right match.

The big draw of Damon Braces is their blend of science and simplicity. They take the best parts of traditional braces—proven tooth-moving power—and ditch some of the drawbacks, like tight elastics and frequent tune-ups. Patients often rave about the wider, fuller smiles they get, plus the bonus of less time in the orthodontic chair. If you’re after a modern, hassle-free way to straighten your teeth, they’re worth a conversation with your orthodontist.