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1. Myth: TADs placement is very painful.
Truth: It’s a quick, minimally invasive procedure done under local anesthesia—most patients feel little to no pain.
2. Myth: TADs damage teeth or roots.
Truth: With proper imaging and skilled placement, root contact is extremely rare.
3. Myth: TADs require major surgery.
Truth: Placement takes just a few minutes in the orthodontist’s chair.
4. Myth: TADs are permanent.
Truth: They are temporary and removed easily without pain when treatment is done.
5. Myth: They make orthodontic treatment longer.
Truth: TADs often speed up treatment by providing absolute anchorage.
6. Myth: TADs cause infections often.
Truth: With good hygiene and follow-up, infection risk is very low.
7. Myth: Only severe cases need TADs.
Truth: They’re helpful in many cases, from space closure to open bite correction.
8. Myth: TADs look big and bulky.
Truth: They are small, discreet screws—barely noticeable.
9. Myth: TADs loosen all the time.
Truth: When placed in good bone and cared for properly, stability is very high.
10. Myth: They’re expensive and unnecessary.
Truth: They reduce the need for extractions or surgery, saving time and costs long term.
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