Technology - Invisalign & Damon System

Invisalign®

A new technology that allows tooth alignment without braces has been recently introduced to the orthodontic community. For decades, traditional braces were the only option for adults who wanted straighter teeth. The new Invisalign System™ offers the first true alternative, by utilizing advances in 3-D imaging technology to create a series of customized clear plastic aligners.

Traditional Braces	Invisalign

It begins with a visit to Dr. Barron, who helps you determine what you'd like to correct. Next, Dr. Barron sends InvisAlign™ your precise treatment instructions. InvisAlign™ uses its proprietary computer technology to create a sequence of finely-calibrated clear plastic aligners - as few as 12 or as many as 48, depending on your particular case. You'll wear each aligner for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move-little by little, week by week-until they reach the final alignment that Dr. Barron has prescribed.

Only An Orthodontist Can Determine If Invisalign Is Right For You
To ensure the best possible results, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign™. It is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. To date, it has been used primarily on adults for minor alignment procedures and is not yet effective for more sever cases requiring extensive jaw movement. Only a certified orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. For more information, you can visit www.invisalign.com.

Damon® System

The Damon System is not just a new product, it's a whole new way of treating patients. Conventional treatment often requires removal of healthy teeth and/or the use of palatal expanders to make space. This approach is often uncomfortable, takes longer, and can leave a narrower arch and a flat profile. Damon smiles are full, natural 10-tooth smiles achieved with light biologically-sensible forces, and are specifically designed to improve the overall facial result of each patient.

Braces are the beginning, but the system makes the smile.
Certified Damon System doctors combine three key components, which when used together, deliver faster treatment, fewer appointments, greater comfort, and consistent high-quality results:

1. Damon passive self-ligating braces that eliminate the need for elastic or metal "ties". With Damon tie-less braces you can experience treatment without tightening.
2. Light high-technology shape-memory wires that move teeth faster and require fewer adjustments.
3. A new clinically proven treatment approach that aligns your teeth and enhances your facial aesthetics - usually without extractions or rapid palatal expanders.

Conventional braces on the left are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably. 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.

For more information, visit www.damonbraces.com.