What’s new in orthodontics?
If you had braces as a teenager and you are now contemplating orthodontic treatment for one of your own children, you will find that a lot has changed over the years. I had braces when I was in high school, and mine were the proverbial “train tracks” or the metal bands wrapped around every one […]
What are Temporary Anchorage Devices?
A temporary anchorage device (or TAD) is a very small screw that can be placed inside a patient’s mouth to provide a rigid point of anchorage. They typically are 6mm to 10 mm long and they are made out of titanium metal which is a biologically inert material that will not corrode in the mouth […]
