Services What is an Orthodontist?An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the treatment of crooked or misaligned teeth. Contrary to popular belief, orthodontics is not merely about the cosmetic appearance of patientread more Treatment with BracesTraditional Braces are everything but traditional at Jarrell Orthodontics. Dr. Jarrell uses self-ligating brackets, which uses doors rather than elastic ties to hold the wire in place. Benefits of this type of read more Treatment with InvisalignInvisalign® is an orthodontic appliance system used to inconspicuously treat crooked and crowded teeth in adults and teens. This modern take on braces features a system of clear aligner trays that read more Orthodontics for ChildrenThough an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that the initial read more Orthodontics for AdultsWhen you look at yourself in the mirror, do you wish you had a more attractive smile? Then why not make a change for the better? After all, braces are not just for kids. read more Two-Phase TreatmentTwo-phase orthodontic treatment is a dual step method of aligning a child’s teeth and producing a functional bite. Usually, two-step orthodontic treatments begin between the ages of 7 and 9read more Interceptive TreatmentThe field of orthodontics spans beyond corrective treatments. It also includes preventive care, which is used to prevent the development of a bad bite or crooked and overcrowded teeth. In fact, some read more Airway OrthodonticsAirway orthodontics seeks to identify children experiencing cessation of breathing while sleeping. Episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep, otherwise known as read more Treatment InstructionsThe process of placing an orthodontic appliance is non-surgical, but it does require special post-procedural instructions to minimize patient discomfort and protect each patient’s appliance read more