At OP Smiles Orthodontics, we use the Damon™ System to create healthy, confident smiles for children, teens, and adults.
Unlike traditional braces, Damon braces use a built-in sliding door to hold the orthodontic wire in place. This self-ligating design allows the wire to move more freely without elastic ties binding it to the brackets. The result is a streamlined braces experience with gentle, controlled tooth movement and less friction.
At OP Smiles Orthodontics, we use the Damon™ System to create healthy, confident smiles for children, teens, and adults.
Unlike traditional braces, Damon braces use a built-in sliding door to hold the orthodontic wire in place. This self-ligating design allows the wire to move more freely without elastic ties binding it to the brackets. The result is a streamlined braces experience with gentle, controlled tooth movement and less friction.
Not all braces are designed the same. Explore how Damon braces and traditional braces compare in comfort, efficiency, and overall treatment experience.
Traditional elastic ties hold the wire tightly against the bracket, creating friction as the teeth move. Damon brackets allow the wire to slide more freely while carefully guiding each tooth into position.
Damon brackets have a sleek, low-profile design that feels smoother against the lips and cheeks than many traditional brackets.
Elastic ties can trap plaque and food around traditional braces. Because Damon braces do not require ties to hold the wire in place, there is less material around each bracket, making brushing and flossing easier.
The self-ligating system may allow progress visits to be scheduled farther apart than with traditional braces. Your appointment schedule and overall treatment time will depend on your individual bite and treatment needs.
Damon braces give our orthodontists excellent control over tooth position, angulation, arch form, and bite correction. They can treat everything from mild crowding to more complex orthodontic concerns.
Whether you visit us in Boone or North Wilkesboro, your first visit is pressure-free and informative. We’ll take photos, digital scans, and any necessary X-rays , evaluate your teeth and bite, and discuss your goals. You’ll learn why your teeth may have shifted and which options best fit your lifestyle, timeline and budget.
Whether we use Damon braces or Spark clear aligners, every phase of your treatment is crafted to follow the natural progression of a well-designed smile.
Damon Ultima metal braces are compact, durable, and designed for precise control of tooth and bite movement. They are an excellent option for children, teens, and adults who want dependable treatment using advanced braces technology.
Damon Clear brackets blend with the natural color of your teeth, making them less noticeable in everyday conversations and photographs. They are a popular choice for adults and teens who want a more discreet braces option.
Damon braces can treat many common orthodontic concerns, including:
They are also a great choice for patients who want a treatment that works continuously without having to remember to wear or keep track of removable aligners.
During your complimentary consultation, our board-certified orthodontists will evaluate your teeth, bite, facial balance, and smile goals to determine whether Damon metal braces, Damon Clear braces, or Spark™ Clear Aligners are the best choice for you.
At OP Smiles, we do not simply align the front teeth. We carefully plan your treatment to support:
Long-term stability
The technology matters, but the orthodontist’s experience and treatment planning ultimately shape the result.
Excellence in Every Smile, Care in Every Detail.
At OP Smiles, we do not simply align the front teeth. We carefully plan your treatment to support:
Long-term stability
The technology matters, but the orthodontist’s experience and treatment planning ultimately shape the result.
Excellence in Every Smile, Care in Every Detail.
It’s never too late to achieve a smile you deserve, one you’ll feel proud to share every day, for years to come. Take the first step by scheduling a complimentary consultation with our team at OP Smiles in Boone or North Wilkesboro.
Damon braces do not require elastic ties to be tightened or replaced. You will still have progress visits so your orthodontist can monitor your teeth, change wires when needed, and keep treatment on track.
Damon braces may allow more efficient tooth movement or fewer appointments for some patients. Treatment time still depends on your bite, biology, treatment goals, and case complexity.
The Damon System may help create space for crowded teeth in appropriate cases, and most of our patients do not require extractions. However, every treatment plan must be based on facial balance, jaw structure, bone support, and long-term stability.
Absolutely! Patients who enjoy changing their braces colors can still add colorful elastic ties to Damon metal brackets.
The difference is that these ties are only for fun. They do not hold or bind the orthodontic wire because the Damon bracket’s built-in door does that job.
You can enjoy seasonal colors, school colors, team colors, or a new combination at each visit without giving up the benefits of self-ligating braces.
Yes. Damon metal and clear braces are excellent options for adults, including those with complex bite concerns or tooth movements that may be less predictable with aligners.
