TADS

Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD)

Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD)

Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD)

Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD)

Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, are small titanium anchors used in certain orthodontic cases to help achieve quicker tooth movement with more efficiency and comfort. TADs may be used in addition to braces or as an alternative to headgear.

About TADs

If you do feel any discomfort from having your TADs placed, Tylenol® is recommended to help relieve your pain.

If you continue to experience discomfort days after your treatment, please contact your dentist as soon as possible.

A strong anesthetic is used to numb the gum tissue and the jaw surrounding the area where the TAD will be placed. Once the area is numb, your doctor will gently place the TAD through the gum tissue and firmly into the jawbone. The placing of a TAD is quick, and may be over before you know it. While your doctor is placing the TAD, you may feel slight pressure, but within a day, you will no longer be able to feel the TAD. Your TAD is removed once your treatment is complete, or when it is no longer needed to help straighten your teeth. Removal of a TAD is a comfortable procedure that takes just a few minutes.

A TAD can be cleaned the same way you clean your braces: by brushing your teeth at least three times a day. When your TAD is placed, we will also provide you with an antimicrobial mouthwash that you will need to use twice a day.

Do you have questions about TADs?

Please contact our practice. We will be able to answer any of your questions and provide you with detailed information about your orthodontic treatment.

In addition to clear and metal braces for all ages, we offer:

SureSmile®
Braces
Invisible
Clear Aligners
VPro5™
Accelerated Treatments
TADs and

i-CAT® 3D Imaging
and digital X-rays

Solutions to TMJ-TMD
and sleep apnea