Braces have come a long way over the years. In the past, tooth removal was common, palatial expanders were the norm, and headgear and rubber bands were necessary evils to get the desired results. Damon Smile self-ligating braces have made those things distant memories. Despite the competition from other clear braces and aligners, Damon has…
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We’ve heard all the reasons why folks put off scheduling an orthodontic consultation: not quite ready to begin treatment, vacations, busy schedules, financial concerns, etc. Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t delay another day to make an appointment for yourself or your child with Dr. Sung Lee. 1. Growth – there is a window…
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After you complete your orthodontic treatment at our Puyallup, WA office and have your Damon Smile braces removed, you will most likely be given a retainer to wear by Dr. Sung Lee. Retainers will help protect all of the time and money that you’ve invested into your newly aligned teeth, by keeping them in place…
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Teeth erupt crookedly for a number of reasons that range from genetics to mouth deformities and serious oral diseases. When extra teeth or abnormally large teeth create a malocclusion (crookedness or misplacement of teeth), the culprit is usually genetic in nature. Other inherited traits involve jaws that are too small to accommodate a full set…
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