| Virtually Invisible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Is Everyone a Candidate? |
Yes |
No1 |
| Quality of Results |
Excellent. Effective at treating mild to severe crowding while delivering arch development and aligned teeth, bite and smile arc. |
Can be effective at treating mild to moderate tooth crowding but does not treat as effectively as braces, according to clinical studies.2 |
| Long-Term Results |
Removable retainer at night may be recommended. |
Higher relapse rate than braces.3 Removable aligner/retainer at night may be recommended. |
| Comfort |
More comfortable than traditional braces, according to clinical studies.4 |
May experience temporary discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each phase of treatment.5 |
| Removable |
Not removable, this means that Damon Clear is working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to move teeth quickly. |
Removable but must be worn a minimum of 20-22 hours a day to be most effective.5 |
| Speech Difficulty |
No |
May temporarily affect speech (e.g., lisp) during treatment.5 |
| Cost |
Ranges from $3,800 - $8,000 depending on treatment. |
Ranges from $3,800 - $8,000 depending on treatment.5 |