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Dentist showing a patient her 3D scan on screen

ORTHODONTICS

Damon braces

with fewer adjustment visits.

Self-ligating braces with a built-in sliding clip instead of elastic ties. Adjustments are usually every 8 to 10 weeks.

Free

consultation

Where your braces are planned

These photos were taken at our clinic in Melrose Central.

Dentist talking with a patient in the treatment chair

Consult and records

A scan and X-rays to plan how your teeth and bite will move.

3D X-ray unit at Lumi Dental

X-rays

Part of your records

Treatment room with dental chair at Lumi Dental

Adjustment visits

Usually every 8 to 10 weeks

Dentist showing a patient her 3D scan on screen

Your plan on screen

We go through it with you

Patient checking her smile in a hand mirror with the dentist

Retainers

Fitted when the braces come off

Reception desk at Lumi Dental

Reception

A written quote, with no obligation

Consult room at Lumi Dental with a desk, chairs and timber cabinetry

Consult room

Time to talk through your options

Clinical photography area at Lumi Dental

Clinical photos

Used to plan and check your treatment

Sterilisation room at Lumi Dental

Sterilisation room

Instruments sterilised after every patient

Dentist talking with a patient in the treatment chair
3D X-ray unit at Lumi Dental
Treatment room with dental chair at Lumi Dental
Dentist showing a patient her 3D scan on screen
Patient checking her smile in a hand mirror with the dentist
Reception desk at Lumi Dental
Consult room at Lumi Dental with a desk, chairs and timber cabinetry
Clinical photography area at Lumi Dental
Sterilisation room at Lumi Dental

How it works

What happens during treatment

1

Consult and records

A scan and X-rays so we can plan how your teeth and bite will move. You get the plan, timeframe and cost upfront.

2

Adjustments

After the braces are fitted, short visits usually every 8 to 10 weeks as your teeth move.

3

Retainers

When the teeth are in place, the braces come off and we fit retainers to hold them there.

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Before you book

Consult

Free, with a written quote and no obligation.

Visits

Adjustments usually every 8 to 10 weeks.

Paying

Payment plans from $500 a month.

After

Retainers are fitted when the braces come off.

Dr James Tran

The clinicians who do this treatment

Meet the team

How Damon braces work differently

Fewer visits

Adjustments are usually every 8 to 10 weeks, compared with 4 to 6 weeks for conventional braces.

No elastic ties

Without ties there is less friction on the wire. Some patients find adjustments less sore as a result.

Payment plans available

Plans start from $500 per month, so you do not need to pay the full cost upfront.

Suits harder cases

Fixed braces can correct crowding, bite problems and rotated teeth that aligners may not manage on their own.

Conventional braces hold the wire in place with elastic ties, which add friction and need changing at each visit. Damon brackets have a built-in sliding clip instead, so the wire can move more freely and adjustments take less time in the chair.

Damon braces FAQs

How much do Damon braces cost?

$6,500 for a full course. Monthly payment plans available. Full written quote at your free consultation with no obligation.

How are they different from traditional braces?

The brackets hold the wire with a clip instead of elastic ties. That means less friction and fewer adjustment visits.

How often are adjustments needed?

Usually every 8 to 10 weeks, compared with 4 to 6 weeks for conventional braces.

Are clear brackets available?

Yes. Damon Clear brackets are tooth-coloured and harder to see. They work the same way as the metal version.

How long is treatment?

Usually 12 to 24 months, depending on how much needs to move. We give you an estimate at your consult.

Is there clinical evidence that Damon braces work?

Yes. Systematic reviews, including one in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, found self-ligating brackets give results similar to conventional braces, with less chairside time for adjustments. They have not been shown to make overall treatment much shorter.

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What to expect

What to expect with Damon braces

We start with a consult and a set of records, including a scan and x-rays, so we can plan how your teeth and bite will move. We explain the plan, the likely timeframe and the cost upfront.

After the braces are fitted, you come back for adjustments as your teeth move. These visits are usually short.

When the teeth are in place, the braces come off and we fit retainers to hold them there.

Areas we serve

We are at Melrose Central in Melrose Park, with free undercover parking. Most of our patients come from the suburbs below.

Ryde, Eastwood and Epping

Melrose Park, Ermington, West Ryde, Meadowbank, Ryde, Putney, Gladesville, Tennyson Point, Denistone, Denistone East, Denistone West, Eastwood, East Ryde, North Ryde, Marsfield, Macquarie Park, Rydalmere, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Telopea, Oatlands, Carlingford, Epping, Cheltenham and Beecroft.

Parramatta and the west

Parramatta, North Parramatta, Harris Park, Rosehill, Camellia, Granville, South Granville, Clyde, Westmead, Northmead, Wentworthville, Holroyd, Merrylands, Guildford, Toongabbie, Old Toongabbie, Winston Hills, Constitution Hill and Baulkham Hills.

Olympic Park, Concord and Canada Bay

Wentworth Point, Newington, Sydney Olympic Park, Rhodes, Liberty Grove, Concord, Concord West, Breakfast Point, Cabarita, Mortlake, Abbotsford, Canada Bay, Rodd Point, Russell Lea, Wareemba, Five Dock, Drummoyne, Homebush, Homebush West, North Strathfield, Strathfield, Silverwater, Auburn, Lidcombe, Berala, Regents Park and Chester Hill.

Inner West

Burwood, Croydon, Croydon Park, Enfield, Belfield, Ashfield, Haberfield, Summer Hill, Leichhardt, Balmain, Marrickville and Campsie.

Hunters Hill and the lower North Shore

Hunters Hill, Henley, Woolwich, Lane Cove, St Leonards, Crows Nest, Artarmon, Chatswood and Willoughby.

Damon braces

Book a free orthodontic consult

We tell you whether Damon braces, aligners or a mix of both would suit you, and give you a written quote.

Open Monday to Saturday, and until 9pm on Thursdays. Free undercover parking at Melrose Central.

Lumi Dental dentists and oral health therapists at reception
Sabrina Tran, oral health therapistJennifer Nguyen, oral health therapistDr James TranDr Audrey YeeDr Minh Thu Cao XuanDr Anita To

Dentists and oral health therapists

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