How Damon Braces Work
Damon braces use a self-ligating bracket design with a built-in sliding door that holds the archwire in place. Because the system does not rely on elastic ties, it can help reduce friction as the teeth move. Dr. Kendrick uses careful diagnosis and treatment planning to guide tooth alignment, bite correction, and long-term stability.
A More Conservative Approach When Possible
In some cases, Damon braces may help create space and guide tooth movement without removing permanent teeth. This depends on the amount of crowding, bite relationship, jaw position, and overall treatment goals. Dr. Kendrick evaluates each case carefully before recommending whether extractions are needed.
Why Patients Choose This Braces Option
A Low-Friction Bracket System
This braces system uses a built-in sliding door to hold the wire without elastic ties. That design may make tooth movement smoother and help reduce some of the friction that can happen with traditional braces.
For many patients, this option can be a good choice when they want metal braces with a smaller, cleaner bracket design and a treatment plan that is easy to understand.
- No elastic ties around each bracket
- Smaller brackets with a smoother profile
- Used for crowding, spacing, and bite correction
- Easier cleaning compared with braces that use many elastic ties
- A practical braces option for kids, teens, and adults
Comfortable Braces for Everyday Life
Focused on the Problem, Not Just the Smile
Dr. Kendrick is a board-certified orthodontist who looks at why the teeth are crowded, spaced, or not biting together correctly. Treatment is planned to correct tooth position, improve bite function, and support a stable result — not just make the smile look better.
Support for Patients and Parents
Our team explains how to brush, what foods to avoid, and what to expect during visits, so children, teens, and parents understand how to keep treatment moving in the right direction.
What to Expect During Treatment
Dr. Kendrick utilizes advanced 3D imaging to plan your custom smile arc. Each Damon bracket is precisely calibrated and bonded to maximize your facial profile and jaw alignment. Instead of heavy manual tightening, we install specialized shape-memory alloy wires. These wires respond to your natural body temperature, slowly expanding and straightening your teeth with constant, gentle precision.
Orthodontic FAQs
Have questions about Damon Braces? Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from patients and parents.
Damon Braces may cause mild soreness for a few days after they are placed or adjusted, but this is temporary and usually easy to manage. Dr. Kendrick carefully monitors each stage of treatment to keep you as comfortable as possible.
Every smile is unique, but many patients complete treatment faster with Damon Braces than with traditional braces. Because the Damon System allows teeth to move more efficiently using light, gentle forces, treatment is often completed in less time. During your consultation, you'll receive a personalized treatment plan and a realistic timeline based on your individual needs.
Dr. Kendrick recommends Damon Braces because they deliver consistent, predictable results for many patients. Every treatment plan is customized to improve your bite, enhance your smile, and support long-term oral health.
No. Damon Braces are smaller and more discreet than the metal braces many parents remember. Their smooth, low-profile design helps them look cleaner and feel more comfortable during everyday wear.
Many patients are candidates for Damon Clear Braces, which offer the same advanced technology with a more discreet appearance. During your consultation, Dr. Kendrick will help you choose the option that best fits your smile and lifestyle.
Many insurance plans include orthodontic benefits, but coverage varies by plan. Our team can review your benefits and explain your payment options, including no-interest monthly plans.
Damon Braces use a self-ligating system that may reduce friction and make treatment more comfortable for some patients. Dr. Kendrick will evaluate your teeth and bite to determine which braces option is best for your case.
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