Combination of Permanent and Baby Teeth

Many young children have bite discrepancies. In this case the discrepancy is an underbite and the underbite is the result of the upper jaw positioned too far back. In the past an orthodontic facemask was used, which was uncomfortable and difficult to get enough hours to make the needed correction. Today we use TADs that are not uncomfortable and are in place 24/7. The result is staggering in both quality and speed.

This patient is 8 years old, she told Dr. Nelson that placement of the TADs was like getting her ears pierced.