Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, are tiny titanium screws that an orthodontist places just beneath the gum tissue to act as a fixed, unmoving point of leverage for moving teeth. Unlike your teeth, a TAD doesn’t shift when force is applied to it, which lets our orthodontists move specific teeth
Phase 1 orthodontic treatment happens early, usually between ages 6 and 10, while a child still has baby teeth and the jaw is still growing — the goal is to guide that growth and make room for adult teeth. Phase 2 comes later, typically between ages 11 and 14 once
What causes a gummy smile and when braces or Invisalign can help reduce excess gum display.
Curious about Invisalign cost in High Point, NC? Learn average prices, what affects cost, payment options, and how to save on clear aligner treatment.
Practical tips for band and orchestra students who play wind and brass instruments with braces.
Why canine teeth become impacted, how early detection helps, and how orthodontists bring them into place.
How Invisalign handles spacing and missing teeth, including coordinating with implants and bridges.
What causes white spots after braces, how to prevent them, and treatment options if they appear.
How behind-the-teeth lingual braces work, who they suit, and how they compare to clear aligners.
