3/3/2017 0 Comments What are TADs?TADs is short for temporary anchorage devices, which are basically short-term dental implants used for some orthodontic patients. When patients need these devices, they can expect to wear them for a few months, and possibly finish their process with braces more quickly than they would otherwise.
How Temporary Anchorage Devices Work These devices perform the same anchoring role as teeth during orthodontic treatment, but offer more stability. For more intensive tooth movements, using these anchorage devices to pull teeth into place can eliminate risks of producing unwanted movements in the process. Although surgery is involved, it is fast and minimally invasive, and pain relievers are not even necessary afterwards for most recipients. How Patients Benefit From Temporary Anchorage Devices Temporary anchorage devices offer several specific benefits to patients. First, these devices can eliminate the need to straighten anchorage teeth by preventing them from moving while supporting movement of other teeth. Second, these devices can prevent patients from requiring headgear. Finally, the use of TADs sometimes eliminates the need for oral surgery. After being placed, temporary anchorage devices are easily maintained with daily brushing using an antibacterial product. You can contact our Houston orthodontist to discuss whether these devices might be useful for straightening your teeth.
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People like to neglect their dental cleanings, especially if they keep up with their oral hygiene at home. Regular brushing, flossing, and mouthwash usage are certain benefits, but these are just the baseline for proper dental care. Only your dentist knows how healthy your teeth and gums really are.
Most cleanings include screenings for oral cancer and other abnormality. Oral health has been connected to overall health by multiple studies, and your dentist is a first responder in this overlap. Once any danger has been dismissed, the dentist can clean your teeth much better than you can. Plaque left too long on the teeth turns into tartar, which cannot be removed without professional tools. The dentist removes plaque and tartar using both ultrasonic technology and handheld instruments. If your dentist detects signs of periodontal disease—and half of Americans have it—you may be scheduled for scaling and root planing. This process attacks hard tartar deposits that may have settled below the gum line, and smooths the root surfaces to depress bacteria turnout. If it’s been a bit since your last dental cleaning, you can schedule one today with your Beverly Hills dentist. |
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