Dr. Steven Scher, your Westport Damon® System braces provider

Dr. Steven Scher and our dedicated team are pleased to offer our patients The Damon® System. Damon braces allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. Thanks to these innovative new braces, achieving your perfect smile will be faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

You're probably saying, "All right, Dr. Scher. Give me the specifics on how Damon braces are an advantage."

Time-Saving

Damon's innovative technology of self-ligating braces saves you time in orthodontic treatment. The Damon system allows for fewer trips to our Westport office, as well as faster movement of your teeth than with traditional braces. The light forces applied by Damon braces are "biologically compatible" meaning that they work with your body for gentler and quicker tooth movement.

Comfortable

Damon System braces have a unique slide mechanism that allows Dr. Scher to use far lighter forces to move teeth to their correct positions. That makes your treatment not only shorter, but it is also far more comfortable.

Because of its unique sliding door, the Damon bracket allows us to use high-tech, light-force wires to achieve tooth movement. This means less pressure on your teeth for more comfortable treatment. Not every orthodontist uses Damon self-ligating braces. The reason Dr. Scher does is simple: it means your experience in uncovering your radiant new smile will be more comfortable and convenient than ever.

To learn more about the Damon System, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Scher, please give us a call at 203-227-6061. Have a great rest of the week!

What made you choose Scher Orthodontics?

Located in Westport, CT, our practice's top priority is to provide you with the highest orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment.

But we wonder: What made you choose Scher Orthodontics for your orthodontic treatment?

Let us know by posting on our Facebook page or on our Google page.

Thank you in advance, and we hope you have a GREAT rest of the week!

Ask Dr. Scher: Which foods should I avoid during treatment?

There are a variety of foods Dr. Steven Scher wants you to avoid while you're wearing braces. Most foods can damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or break the brackets on your braces. If you have braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can be difficult to remove during brushing. Foods that are high in sugar and starch causes plaque, cavities and tooth decay.

Avoid tough meats, hard breads and raw vegetables such as carrots and celery. Before long, you'll be able to bite a cucumber again. But you'll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces.

Foods to Avoid
• Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice
• Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice, chips
• Sticky foods: caramels, gum
• Hard foods: nuts, candy
• Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots
• Chewing on hard things (for example, pens, pencils or fingernails) can damage the braces. Damaged braces will cause treatment to take longer.

If you have any questions on which foods you should be avoiding and why, we invite you to give us a call or ask Dr. Scher or our staff during your next visit! Happy Monday!

Are you visiting your dentist regularly?

Regular checkups aren't just for adults. If you're brushing your teeth twice a day, that’s great. But don’t forget that -- in addition to seeing Dr. Scher -- it’s also important for you to visit your dentist every six months. In addition, brushing your teeth a couple times a day helps to maintain good oral health.

Dentists, however, can usually check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.

During an oral exam dentists can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (203) 227-6061. We hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend!