Straighten teeth. Open the airway.
Nuvola is an advanced clear aligner system that improves how the jaw, airway, and facial muscles work while it aligns the teeth. Farshid Ariz, DMD is one of the few providers in the United States trained in the Nuvola OP System.
Call (888) 902-0909 Request an Appointment
What is Nuvola?
Nuvola goes beyond a basic clear aligner. It is an adaptive system that straightens teeth while supporting craniofacial growth, TMJ health, and better breathing. Where conventional aligners only shift teeth for a straighter smile, Nuvola works with the body's natural growth to guide the jaw and cranial bones toward a healthier position.
It treats function and alignment at the same time, which is why it belongs in a practice built around TMJ and airway care. Dr. Ariz offers Nuvola at the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge.
Guided growth, not force
Traditional orthodontics focuses on straightening teeth, sometimes with extractions, expanders, or braces that force the jaw into position. Nuvola guides the face and jaw to develop the way they are meant to, supporting a wider airway and better function along the way.
The Nuvola OP System pairs clear aligners with functional orthodontic therapy using two patented tools: Nuvola Pro aligners that move teeth in precise steps, and the Freedom myofunctional device that corrects the tongue, chewing, and breathing patterns behind many bite problems.
Nuvola for every age
Alignment and airway together
Nuvola widens a narrow jaw toward its natural shape, improves airway space, supports the facial muscles, and creates a more balanced appearance, all while straightening the teeth. The aligners are fully transparent and removable for eating and cleaning.
This matters for anyone living with TMJ pain, jaw tension, or airway and sleep problems, because a narrow jaw and poor tongue posture are often part of the underlying cause.
Guiding growth at the right time
The ideal window is roughly ages 5 to 7, while the face and jaw are still growing. Guiding that growth with Nuvola Junior helps adult teeth come in with room to spare, often reducing the need for extractions or braces later.
It also supports a wider, healthier airway. For children with restless sleep, snoring, or trouble focusing, an underdeveloped airway can be a hidden cause.
Is Nuvola right for you?
Because Dr. Ariz holds Diplomate degrees from the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, every case is evaluated for the airway and TMJ factors a purely cosmetic aligner provider would miss.
- TMJ disorders and craniofacial pain
- Sleep and airway challenges
- Crowding and bite problems
- Children who need early jaw guidance
What Nuvola can do
In their own words
Patients come to Dr. Ariz from across Northridge, the San Fernando Valley, and greater Los Angeles for TMJ, sleep, and aligner care. These are their stories.
Thanks to Dr. Ariz
Behind every treatment plan is a person who wanted their life back, mornings without headaches, meals without pain, and nights of real sleep.
Notes from our patients
I started coming to Dr. Ariz for extreme jaw pain. My pain level has improved drastically over time. I am pain free, I sleep better, I do not snore as much, and my morning headaches have gone away.
I started seeing Dr. Ariz for my TMJ and have seen so much improvement in my jaw. I was given custom day and night appliances that have helped me tremendously.
The whole staff is great. They have been so helpful and thorough about fixing my TMJ disorder. You really get a lot of care, so it is worth it to not be in constant pain.
Is Nuvola right for you?
Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD will evaluate your teeth, jaw, and airway, then explain your options in plain terms.
Call (888) 902-0909 Request an Appointment