The Value of Damon Braces

What a difference straight teeth make - look at what can happen with braces. Dr. William Thomas and his team take pride in delivering quality care and treatment results for his patients. He practices in Poway, California and can be found online @ www.powaybraces.com.

When teeth are severely misaligned amazing changes are seen while using the Damon System of braces and wires. This philosophy includes using a self ligation bracket - simply put, a brace that is a tube the wire slides through rather than traditional braces whereby rubber elastic ties grip and push the wire into the brace. Is there a difference? Absolutely! The amount of friction created by rubber elastic ties is significant and increases the number of appointments required to complete treatment.

We love great results!

All of us at Poway Braces love what we do for a living; literally transforming the lives of our patients. Kelley came to our practice after hearing from multiple sources that she required jaw surgery to correct her bite problem. Using the Damon System, Dr. Thomas was able to not only correct Kelley's bite, but also transform her smile filling out the corners of her mouth with arch development greatly enhancing her smile further. All of this was done without surgery. We are proud to offer children and adults options which include the benefits found with the Damon System - please visit our web site for more information as well as visiting www.damonbraces.com too!

Clear 'Invisable' Aligners

Need braces, but don’t want to deal with all of the discomfort and restrictions that are included with them? Then maybe Invisable aligners are your answer.

Braces are not just for kids anymore. Many adults who have suffered from crowded, unsightly teeth are electing to correct their smile. We offer “Clear Aligner” invisible braces. They are used to correct cases with rotated teeth, tipped teeth, and minor relapse cases. If there is enough space the correction can be made with just resets.

Your Invisible Aligner treatment will consist of a series of clear aligners that you switch out about every two - three weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. And since your Aligner system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised by you and your doctor, you know you’ll end up with a smile that truly fits.

Clear Aligners are the best way to transform your smile without interfering with your day-to-day life if your bite qualifies for this type of tooth movement and correction.

If you’re ready for a smile that transforms your appearance, Powaybraces.com is your answer. Although there are many choices out there, no other orthodontic practice works as hard at making your entire experience efficient and enjoyable.

For more information visit http://www.powaybraces.com, or call us at 858 748-6200

We use the Damon System - Why does it matter???

Young and old, male and female, the Damon System delivers remarkable results. Dr William Thomas is an expert using this system. He has taught this system in multiple universities throughout the US and South America including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Columbia.

The Damon System is based on a unique treatment philosophy that goes beyond straight teeth. Damon Doctors are trained to take the whole patient into account: the shape of your face, your profile, what you will look like into your 40s, 50s… and beyond.

Many people see a noticeable change not just in their teeth, but in their entire face. Often this result is without the use of 'palatal expanders', extractions, or surgery. The following are changes we see using the Damon System:

• A fuller, wider smile
• Better facial balance and aesthetics
• Smoother cheek contours which make narrow
  smiles look fuller and more inviting
• Fewer dark triangles within the corners
  of your mouth
• Straighter, less crowded & crooked teeth,
• Improved profiles…for a more youthful
  look at any age!

Many patients begin to see these dramatic results in as little as 10 weeks. Treatment that used to take 2-3 years and/or surgery, are now treated in 16-18 months and treated without surgery. The patient in this blog had 5 other consultations where he was told this exact plan: Surgery and 2-3 years. We used the Damon System, he did not have surgery, and finished treatment in 17 months. Evaluate the changes yourself - do you like the end result?

Visit our website (www.powaybraces.com), become informed, and come see us to see how the Damon System can help give you the smile you've always wanted.

Braces & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Did you know it is totally fine to eat chocolate chip cookies with braces?? At Powaybraces we not only like the idea, we bake them fresh and hot right in our office for patients and their famies to enjoy. Like the idea, we love it! Add to that a refrigerator filled with ice cold water or milk, and you have yourself a terrific way to spend time at the orthodontist. Dr. Thomas creates an enviornment where braces, fun, and great food combine to make your visit with us as fun as possible!

Movie Night Dec 5th, 7pm!

PowayBraces.com is having a movie night on December 5th, 2009! A ticket will be given to the first 250 patients who come into our Poway office and pick up their movie ticket! We are renting our the theater for our own private screening of Jim Carry in 'A Christmas Carol'. Come spend the evening with us and enjoy this very funny and fun film.

How do Damon Braces Work?

The Damon System is not just a new product, it's a new way of treating orthodontic patients. Conventional treatment all too often requires removal of teeth and/or the use of palatal expanders to make space. Although removal of teeth and the use of palatal expanders may be required, we have found their use is dramatically lowered with the Damon System. Another benefit is the elimination of elastic "rubber band" ties. While a mainstay of braces for years, their use greatly increases friction thereby slowing tooth movement - this directly increases the number of appointments required to correct a patients bite.

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.

Thousands of happy patients have been treated in our practice: Dr. Thomas' Poway Braces and we look forward to sharing the benefits of the Damon system with many more in the future!