What are Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD’s)?
If you’re considering having your teeth straightened at some time in the future, TAD’s are items that are designed to help move your teeth into their correct position. They can either be used when you’re wearing braces to assist with treatment or in the place of headgear. This treatment has gained popularity over the past decade or so. And maybe something that you would like to consider once you have a better understanding of how TADs work and what they entail. You should also speak with your orthodontist about this treatment if you believe that it would help improve your smile or correct your bite.

Dr Patti Panucci attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California.
Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay.










