Silly Bandz For Braces
My orthodontist recently told me I had to have rubber bands put on and now, they’re on! Dr. Harrington had to remove a couple brackets to put on new ones with little “hooks” that hold the bands in...
View ArticleDamon System vs. Invisalign: How To Choose?
Every now and then, somebody will ask me why I chose the Damon System over Invisalign or other aligner treatments. Here are a few reasons: Ability to correct more serious crowding: Since the crowding...
View ArticleOrthodontic Bands Update
At a recent orthodontist appointment, Dr. Harrington told me that I’d be wearing elastics on my braces from now on. I panicked for a minute, imagining those big neon colored rubber bands around every...
View ArticlePower Chains? Don’t be Alarmed!
At my most recent orthodontist appointment, Dr. Harrington told me that from now on I would be wearing ‘power chains’ on my lower teeth. Power chains? Sounds scary! Isn’t that what they put on snow...
View ArticleHow to Solve Your Treatment Challenges
I have to admit that my Damon System experience has been much more comfortable and pain-free than I ever expected! I’ve run into a few minor snags along the way, but it turns out that a little...
View ArticleHow Can I Afford the Damon System?
If you’ve read about my Damon System braces journey and are excited to get started on your own path toward a more beautiful smile, you might be wondering: just how the heck am I supposed to pay for...
View ArticleIt’s a Family Affair – Damon System Braces For My Son!
My oldest son Jacob is going to need braces soon—in fact, it’s possible I’ll still have mine when his go on! That will be a little weird, but I think it’s great that I had my braces right before his....
View ArticleTricks to Help Reduce Your Braces Treatment Time
When I first got my Damon System braces on I was given an estimate of 18 months treatment time. Of course, I hoped that my teeth would fly into place effortlessly, causing Dr. Harrington, my...
View ArticleTop 5 Things I’m Looking Forward to Post-Braces
When I went to my last orthodontist appointment, I got the best news! My teeth, which had developed a few stubborn gaps in the spring, started behaving. The gaps were almost gone, and Dr. Harrington...
View ArticleBraces Off! My After Pictures Are Here
Oh, happy day! My “debonding” appointment has come and gone, and I’m braces-free. I can’t believe how great my new Damon System smile looks, and I’m getting tons of compliments. Here are some photos of...
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