Can Damon Widen Lower Arch and Pull Teeth Back Effectively?

asked 1 year ago by 311anon
Latest answer by Scott Frey, DDS
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Tags: crowded teeth, arch, candidate

My teeth are too front forward and crowded due my lower arch being kind of narrow. Could the Damon system address this?

5 answers to Can Damon Widen Lower Arch and Pull Teeth Back Effectively?

The Damon System May Work Great for You, but Isn't Magic

The Damon System is the most efficient way to treat a narrow lower arch that is tipped in, but there needs to be bone and healthy gums to support the widening of your lower arch. By using light biologically sensible forces to upright your teeth and help shape your arches, this will be the kindest way on your gums and bone to widen your lower arch, but without full records I am unable to tell how much expansion would be achievable and appropriate for you. You definitely are on... more

Scott Frey, DDS
Allentown Orthodontist

Can Damon Braces change the shape of the arch and pull front teeth bac

Yes they can up to a point. It depends on how much change that you need. I have used Damon brackets for over seven years and like them very much. If you need a lot of retraction of the front teeth changing the arch form may not be enough and some extractions of permanent teeth might be required. It all depends on the goals for the facial profile that you want. As in all orthodontic cases, the most important thing is the PLAN. exactly where do the front... more

Clark L. Jones, DDS, MSD
Phoenix Orthodontist

Do Damon Braces Work Better for Narrow, Crowded Arches?

I've used Damon brackets since they were first introduced and currently use the Damon Q bracket on all my patients. I love them for many reasons. They are small, smooth, quickly adjusted at appointments, consistent between assistants, and can be be used for longer spans of time between adjustments. I also realize that the Damon bracket is just a bracket. Your teeth will still feel the gentle forces delivered by the archwires just the same as with any bracket system. Damon... more

Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Albuquerque Orthodontist

Damon system is the perfect answer for you

The answer to the question is yes. That is exactly what the Damon system is known for, widening not just the lower arch, but also the upper arch. We do this by applying a light constant force to the teeth within the bodies on natural physiological movement that allows the bone to remodel and widen upper and lower arches. We have CT scans after CT scans showing the bone expanding as arches widen. Also, with the added pressure of the musculature of the lips, this brings... more

Ron D. Wilson, DMD
Gainesville Orthodontist

Narrow lower arch usually means narrow upper arch

Narrow lower arch is in most cases due to a narrow upper arch, so the correct approach is to first evaluate the upper arch for expansion along with the lower arch. This can be achieved through braces for mild to moderate crowding, but for severe crowding, usually some type of removable or fixed expander is necessary either prior to braces or along with braces. Hope this helped answer your question.

Michael Firouzian, DDS
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist

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