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Treatments/Growth & jaw

Temporary Anchorage Devices

A fixed point, so the right tooth moves and the others stay put.

A TAD is a miniature titanium screw placed temporarily in the jawbone, giving the mechanics a fixed point to push or pull against. It lets Dr. Haykani apply force exactly where it is needed, so specific teeth move while their neighbors stay put.

A model showing a temporary anchorage device alongside braces
Placed
In the office, by Dr. Haykani
Anesthetic
Local, at the site
In place
Only as long as needed
Removal
Quick, in-office

How it works here

Four steps.

A palatal expander model on the consultation table at SC Orthodontics
  1. 01

    Planning

    X-rays and records let Dr. Haykani plan the exact placement, and she explains why anchorage is needed and how it fits your overall timeline before anything is decided.

  2. 02

    Placement

    Local anesthetic, then the screw is gently inserted. Placement is designed to be brief, and some soreness afterward is normal.

  3. 03

    The mechanics do the work

    Elastics or springs are attached to the braces so the TAD starts working immediately, moving specific teeth while the rest hold position. Brush around it gently and leave it alone, and Dr. Haykani checks it at your follow-up visits.

  4. 04

    Removal

    Once the movement is complete the anchor comes out in minutes, and the small site generally closes on its own afterward.

Who it suits

  • Closing large gaps left by a missing or extracted tooth
  • Correcting an open bite by intruding the back teeth
  • Uprighting tilted teeth, often before a bridge or implant
  • Any movement that needs a fixed reference point

How she decides

Dr. Haykani uses a TAD where the mechanics genuinely call for one, which is exactly where it makes the difference between a compromised finish and a fully corrected bite.

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What it costs

Your treatment plan. Covered from start to finish.

  • If your treatment needs more time, it’s included
  • Emergency visits included, with a same-day response
  • Initial retainers included
  • Insurance verified and maximized, with 0% financing throughout
Fees & Financing

Common questions

TADs, answered.

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

  • TADs are planned as part of your case, and the fee quoted at your consultation reflects the plan as a whole. Comprehensive treatment runs from $4,000 to $7,100 by case length, with 0% financing.

  • The site is numbed with local anesthetic before placement, and the procedure is brief. Mild soreness afterwards is normal and fades quickly, and over-the-counter pain relief is usually all that is needed.

  • It depends on the movement required. Some are needed for a few months, others a little longer. Dr. Haykani gives you an estimated timeline as part of your plan.

  • It can happen, and it is easy to handle. Call or text and you will hear back the same day, and Dr. Haykani adjusts or replaces it. Leaving it alone rather than touching it helps it stay stable.

  • Brush it gently with a soft toothbrush just as you do your teeth, and keep brushing and flossing as normal. An antimicrobial mouthwash helps keep the surrounding gums healthy.

  • Removal is typically quick, and the small site generally closes on its own afterward.

  • Yes. It is placed right in the office, without stitches, and removed the same way once the work is done. The whole placement takes only a few minutes.

  • It gives Dr. Haykani a fixed point to work from, which makes it possible to close large gaps, correct an open bite by intruding the back teeth, and upright tilted teeth, all without disturbing their neighbors.

  • A small head sits above the gumline, usually well back in the mouth, and is rarely noticeable.

  • Dr. Haykani, herself. Her training at UCLA and NYU underpins the precise placement these devices depend on.

  • Request an appointment online, or call or text (661) 425-0559. New patients are usually seen within the week, with Sunday and evening appointments available.

TADs near you

Directions and timing from your part of the valley.

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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