Smiles Orthodontics

Smiles Orthodontics is an El Paso-based orthodontic practice, and the owner and practicing orthodontist is Dr. Silvia Menendez. Dr. Silvia Menendez has been an orthodontist for over a decade. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists and holds Texas Dental Association Board Certification. Dr. Menendez was born and brought up in Lima, Peru. She earned her dental degree from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in 1997. She later received a Specialty Certificate and Master's degrees in the same university. However, in 2004, Dr. Menendez migrated to the United States, where she enrolled at Indiana University, where she completed a fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics and Craniofacial Dentistry. Furthermore, she received a Master's and a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics in the University of Oklahoma in the same year. Dr. Menendez and her husband Rafael chose to settle in El Paso, Texas, where she continued to practice as a private orthodontist. Dr. Menendez founded Smiles Orthodontics in 2012 with the vision of giving back to her community by improving their smiles. Dr. Menendez is married to Rafael with whom she loves traveling, dancing, and enjoying the outdoors. They are often seen on the hiking trails with their dogs Penny and Fluffy.

Overall, Dr. Menendez and her team at Smiles Orthodontics receive overwhelmingly positive reviews. Many patients express their great recommendations, speaking highly of the caring and friendly staff as well as the welcoming atmosphere. Patients noted the staff's genuine friendliness with appreciation, saying they felt at ease and valued. Several patients reported visits were efficient, clean, and well-organized. In addition, many expressed satisfaction with their improvements post-treatment, including happy, healthy smiles. Dr. Menendez's clients were overall appreciative of her care, from short to long-term treatment. The clinic's flexibility and accommodating services are particularly valuable to out-of-town patients, making the orthodontic experience comfortable. Patients conclude these assessments with a willingness to continue recommending that others visit the clinic when looking for 'best in El Paso' orthodontic solutions.