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We offer the best family dental care and orthodontics (braces) for the Navajo, Hopi & Ute Nations. We gladly accept NM Medicaid and most insurance.

Services

Nizhóní Smiles is a full-service dental and orthodontic clinic.

General Dental Care

Exams, sealants, cleanings, teeth whitening, fillings, crowns, bridges, partial dentures, full dentures, pulling teeth, gum care, and root canals.

Preventive Dental Care

Early treatment exams, fluoride treatments, cleanings, sealants, and at-home care.

Dental Hygiene

Cleanings, deep clean care, exams for signs of gum disease, and at-home care.

Early Treatment

Kids should be seen as early as seven years of age. An early checkup can lead to easier and less-expensive treatment.

Braces for Kids and Teens

A beautiful smile can improve the health and self-confidence of children and teens.

Braces for Adults

In addition to orthodontic treatment, we can evaluate adults for gum-related problems, teeth grinding, and sleep apnea.

TMJ (Jaw Pain)

TMJ symptoms include neck pain, clicking of the jaw, jaw pain and headaches. We use splint therapy and orthodontic treatment to help the symptoms associated with TMJ.

Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Sleep apnea may impede normal childhood development and cause disruptive behavior. It can be mistakenly diagnosed as ADHD.

Frequently-asked Questions

We do our best to keep prices affordable. Because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we believe our prices are significantly lower than other dentists or orthodontists in Shiprock, Kirtland, Farmington, Gallup, or Cortez. Call to ask about current prices.

Yes, we accept New Mexico Medicaid for most dental procedures. Medicaid will pay for braces in some cases, but not all. We also accept most private insurance.

Our clinic is located on U.S. Hwy 491 North in Shiprock, New Mexico, about a mile south of the Northern Navajo Medical Center. We serve the people of the Navajo, Hopi, and Ute Nations, as well as local communities like Shiprock, Kirtland, Farmington, and Gallup, New Mexico and Cortez, Colorado.

About Nizhóní Smiles



Nizhóní Smiles is a full-service dental and orthodontic clinic. Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and self-confidence of Diné, Hopi, and Ute children and adults. We use the latest technology and training to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

Nizhóní Smiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We gratefully accept donations.

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We do not discriminate by age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, race, color, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other classification protected by law.

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Contact Us

Call 1-877-649-4664 or 505-368-5626 to get started today!

We are located on US Hwy 491 North, Shiprock, New Mexico, just south of the Northern Navajo Medical Center.