With so many different types of orthodontic systems to choose from, and so much malicious, unsolicited advice and horror stories floating around on the internet, it can become quite difficult to know what properties a brace truly has, and if its right for you. When searching for the right system of orthodontics, one is bombarded with clever marketing ploys proclaiming that this brace will save humanity, while on the other hand unfounded rumours abound about how someone knew someone who knew someone who had these braces and died because of them. With this article I intend to clear up some of the confusion about the Damon orthodontic system.