TADS (Temporary Anchorage Devices) are tiny titanium screws placed in your gums to provide a stable anchor point for moving teeth. Think of them as "mini implants" that give braces superpowers!

TADS allow us to move teeth in ways that would be impossible with braces alone. They prevent unwanted tooth movement and enable precise, controlled corrections.

TADS provide anchorage to slide teeth into spaces left by extractions or congenitally missing teeth.

Example: Moving molars forward to close extraction spaces

TADS help move entire arches of teeth to correct severe bite discrepancies without jaw surgery.

Example: Intruding upper front teeth to reduce overbite

TADS can push teeth up into the gums—something nearly impossible without them!

Example: Reducing a gummy smile by intruding upper teeth

TADS provide a fixed point to rotate or upright molars that have tipped over.

Example: Uprighting molars that tipped after tooth loss

TADS anchor certain teeth so they don't move while we move others.

Example: Holding back molars while closing front gaps

Pressure, numbness wearing off

Mild tenderness, getting used to it

Minimal discomfort, adapting

After every meal

2-3 times daily for first week

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TADS have a 90%+ success rate. Occasionally one may become loose due to bone quality or placement location—if this happens, we can replace it. Report any looseness immediately.

After the first day or two, yes! Eat soft foods initially, then resume your normal diet. Avoid extremely hard or sticky foods near the TAD.

TADS are tiny and usually placed in areas that aren't visible when you smile or talk. Most people never notice them!

TADS are made of titanium and are MRI-safe! They won't interfere with medical imaging. Always inform the technician you have orthodontic hardware.

TADS enable tooth movements that can't be achieved with braces alone.

In many cases, TADS can correct issues that would otherwise require surgical intervention.

TADS often speed up treatment by providing efficient, direct anchorage.

Brush gently around the TAD after every meal. Good hygiene prevents inflammation and keeps the TAD stable.

Avoid touching the TAD with your fingers or tongue. Let it do its job undisturbed.

Rinsing with warm salt water reduces inflammation and promotes healing, especially in the first week.

If the TAD feels loose or moves, call us right away. Early detection allows for quick replacement if needed.

TADS enable movements that would be impossible otherwise. They're a powerful tool for achieving your perfect smile!

TADS represent one of the most significant advances in orthodontics in the past 20 years. They allow us to achieve results that would have been impossible—or required surgery—just a generation ago.