hi,


My 11-year old DD had Damon braces fitted by Dr Arthur Lim of The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre (http://www.iosc.com.sg/en/arthur) recently.

Was told that these braces, which work using a thin wire to pull the teeth together, is faster in terms of duration of treament (1-1.5 years) and require less frequent appointments (6-8 weeks compared to 4-6 weeks) and supposedly less painful (she has seen him 2-3x and only the first time the braces went up did she complain of discomfort). It's abt $5.5k for everything, inclusive of all appointments.

Incidentally, I was told that it's best to start braces when the child still has a few baby teeth left so that there's more room for adjustment.

And no, this dentist doesn't exactly practice extraction but natural movement.. or maybe my kid is lucky and didn't have to extract!

Anyone whose kids have had these Damon braces done before? Just wondering, belatedly, whether it's too good to be true...

Thanks!