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I am in the process of trying to decide whether to go with the orthodontist who is using TADs or the orthodontist who isn't experience with TADs and is not using them as part of her treatment. This will be the second-time around in braces for me...first time was completed in 8th grade...wore my reta...

Is there a benefit to using TAD's in correcting a right posterior crossbite instead of the traditional rubber bands? I have two orthodontic evaluations and one orthodontist states using a TAD, palatal expander, and wires is necessary to get the best results; however, the second orthodontist doesn't ...