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CastaicTemporary Anchorage Devices

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) Near Castaic

A small temporary orthodontic anchor, used when a treatment plan needs anchorage the teeth alone cannot predictably provide.

This page covers getting to the office from Castaic and what treatment with a TAD involves. For how TADs work, see the full TADs guide.

A model showing a temporary anchorage device alongside braces

From Castaic

Getting to the office.

From Castaic, take the 5 south to Magic Mountain Parkway. The office is at 25385 Wayne Mills Pl in Valencia, about 10 minutes away, with free parking at the door.

Aerial view of the SC Orthodontics office near Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia, serving Castaic

Around Castaic

Where the valley meets the Grapevine.

Castaic sits at the northern end of the Santa Clarita Valley, where Interstate 5 starts its climb toward the Grapevine. The Old Road still runs beside the freeway through town, a reminder of the older highways Castaic grew up along.

Castaic is outside the City of Santa Clarita. It is one of the unincorporated communities the County plans as part of the Santa Clarita Valley, under its Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan.

Lake Hughes Road leaves Castaic heading north, running past the lake and up into the mountains toward the community of Lake Hughes.

Why a TAD may be recommended

An anchor when the teeth alone are not enough.

A TAD is a small temporary orthodontic anchor.

Placement, follow-up and removal

Planned for your case, removed when done.

Placement and follow-up are planned for the individual case, and Dr. Haykani checks the TAD at your treatment visits.

Common questions

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), answered.

Anything else, call or text. You will hear back the same day.

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  • Dr. Haykani explains the placement plan for your case beforehand, including how to care for the area afterward.

Next step

Come in with questions. Leave with a clear plan.

Free consultation with X-rays and digital scans included. New patients are usually seen within the week, with Sunday and evening appointments available.

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