Dental info by Dr. Smith
We're all about continued education, not just for our doctors and staff, but for our patients as well!Tonsils And Adenoids
Another area of concern among young patients is tonsils and adenoids. They’re lymphatic tissue in the back of the mouth and throat. They are there primarily to help fight infection when we are young. Nevertheless they can be a problem if they become distended or get...
Tooth Crowding Of The Upper Jaw
Tooth crowding and narrowness of the upper jaw is among the most common types of malocclusion and results in a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth. This leads to the lower jaw being trapped back and not allowing it to grow to its full and proper position, that...
Prevent Teeth Crowding With Early Intervention
Orthopedic expansion or the use of a palatal expander can help widen the jaw allowing more space for the permanent teeth to come into the best position. I see this as early orthopedics more than orthodontics because we are helping to develop the jaw bone, not the...
Orthodontist in Los Lunas
Orthodontics has been around for a very long time. The practice of straightening teeth has evolved in tandem with general dentistry over the years. Malocclusion is not a disease, it's simply a poor alignment of teeth and the way they fit together. And nearly 30% of...
