Jacob Jarvis Orthodontics

Jacob Jarvis Orthodontics

Eye-teeth (canines) that improperly came into the roof of the mouth or cheeks can still be brought into their correct position using a simple surgi...

This video explains how elastic separators are used to create space between teeth during orthodontic treatment. All video and images are property o...

Class III elastics are used to slowly correct underbites with braces. This can reduce the need for jaw surgery if worn 24/7 by the patient.

Dr. Ashouri & her staff provide general orthodontic care to adults and

children in a warm, state-of-the-art environment. They provide

services for ...

Sometimes the lower teeth are wider than they should be relative to the upper teeth. This disharmony between the sizes of the teeth can cause mild...

Animation depicting the upper occlusal view of treatment for Class II Crowding.

Demonstration on how a class II rubber band works with braces

Palatal expanders are used to make room for crowded teeth and/or broaden the smile. Their early use can often prevent the need to remove healthy a...

Lower baby molars frequently become fused to the bone in a process called ankylosis. An ankylosed baby tooth will not come out no matter how much ...

The need for dental implants can sometimes be avoided by using mini-screws to protract or move the lower molars forward into the open space.

An intursion arch can be used while baby teeth are still present to correct deep bites. Intursion arches work best when a patient has a "gummy smi...

A common orthodontic appliance is a palatal expander called "Hyrax". This is used to widen the palate in order to correct crossbites, make the upp...

This is showing how braces are used to close spaces. After the wires have had time to align the teeth, a stiffer wire is placed. Then an elastic ...

Demonstration on how the Hyrax Rapid Palatal Expander works

Dolphin Aquarium Orthodontic Patient Education - Invisalign (Invisible Aligners)

Because the eye-teeth (canines) are some of the last teeth to come in they are frequent blocked-out by other teeth. The early use of palatal expan...

Dolphin Aquarium Orthodontic Patient Education - Flossing with superfloss. www.dolphinimaging.com