Clear Aligners
Invisible braces
₹45,000₹38,250
Self-Ligating (Damon) Braces
Self-Ligating Braces in Jammu
Low-friction bracket systems designed for smoother tooth movement and fewer adjustment visits.
Duration
Often at the shorter end of the 12 to 24 month range, case-dependent.
Visits
Typically every 6 to 8 weeks: longer gaps than standard braces, since there's less to adjust each time.
Self-ligating braces use a small clip built into each bracket to hold the wire, instead of the elastic ties that standard braces need. That single difference removes friction from the system: the wire can slide more freely as teeth move, and adjustments take less time because there's no tie to replace.
Not every case benefits from this. If your correction is straightforward, the difference in outcome versus standard braces is small. Dr. Singh will tell you plainly whether your bite is a case where the lower-friction system actually helps, rather than upselling it by default.
Suits you if
Patients who want fewer or shorter adjustment visits, and cases where reduced friction genuinely speeds up tooth movement.
Probably not for you if
Simple cases where a standard bracket system reaches the same result for less. We'll say so rather than recommend the more expensive option automatically.
What's included
- No elastic ties, so fewer places for plaque to hide
- Adjustments are quicker: the wire clips in rather than being tied to each bracket
- Often fewer visits overall, which matters if you travel into Jammu for treatment
- Dr. Singh will tell you if your case actually benefits. Not every case does
Self-Ligating (Damon) Braces pricing
Real prices from our clinic system, with what each plan includes.
Metal Braces
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Questions about self-ligating (damon) braces
Are self-ligating braces the same as Damon braces?
Damon is a specific brand of self-ligating bracket. The mechanism, a clip instead of an elastic tie, is the same across brands.
Do self-ligating braces really mean fewer visits?
Often, yes, because the wire needs less frequent intervention. How much fewer depends on your specific case, which is exactly what the consultation is for.
Is the clip mechanism harder to keep clean?
The opposite: no elastic ties means fewer surfaces for plaque to collect around, which most patients find easier to keep clean day to day.
Ready to talk to Dr. Manjeet Singh?
An examination, your options with the price of each, no pressure to decide on the day.