One of the many important advances in orthodontics has been the recent development of temporary anchorage devices, or TADs.  Dr. Graham is a recognized world leader in the design and utilization of TADs.  Working with several other talented orthodontists, Dr. Graham partnered with the Ormco corporation to develop the most advanced TAD system available anywhere. 

TADs are made of a bio-compatible titanium alloy and act as miniature bone anchors which are painlessly inserted by Dr. Graham into specific places in the mouth. These anchors may be used as a fixed point from which teeth can move. Before TADs, orthodontists who wanted to move specific teeth while keeping others still, or to achieve orthodontic movement in a mouth with missing teeth, had to rely on headgear or surgery. Dr. Graham's pioneering innovation in this new area of orthodontics now provides orthodontists the world over with a non-surgical, simple option for many challenging orthodontic cases.

Temporary anchorage devices may not be recommended for everyone, and in fact,  are not needed at all in most cases. Please contact our office you would like to know more about TADs and how they can potentially prevent you from needing orthodontic headgear or surgery.