Damon metal braces
Damon metal braces use brackets and an archwire to move teeth, with a sliding clip that holds the wire instead of a traditional elastic tie.
The short answer
Damon metal braces use brackets and an archwire to move teeth, with a sliding clip that holds the wire instead of a traditional elastic tie. They are fixed orthodontic appliances and still require planned adjustments, cleaning, and retention after treatment.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Each metal bracket is bonded to a tooth and contains a slot for the archwire. The wire applies controlled force through the brackets, while the Damon clip helps secure the wire and permits it to move within the bracket system.
What can you do next?
An orthodontist plans treatment from an examination, photographs, digital scans, and suitable radiographs. During treatment, brush around every bracket, clean under the wire with an interdental aid, attend adjustment visits, and avoid hard or sticky foods that can dislodge hardware.
When should you seek dental care?
Contact the orthodontic team if a bracket is loose, the wire is poking, a clip will not close, or pain persists beyond expected adjustment soreness. Facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing needs urgent assessment.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what tooth movements and bite changes are planned, which appliance alternatives fit your case, and how cleaning will be checked. Ask how retainers will hold the result after the active braces are removed.
Frequently asked questions
Are Damon braces still metal braces?
Yes. The brackets and wire are metal, while the distinguishing feature is the bracket clip rather than an elastic tie.
Can Damon braces fix an overbite?
They can be part of a plan for an overbite when the orthodontist determines that fixed tooth movement is appropriate.