The Association of Tonsil Hypertrophy with Pediatric Dentofacial Development: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study of Young Children in Shanghai, China.

Dental and craniofacial growth deficiency has become more prevalent among children, demanding more concerns from health authorities. Tonsil hypertrophy plays an essential role in the direction of dentofacial development. More efforts from local health authorities should be made to enhance public propaganda and education on the prevention and interruption of tonsil hypertrophy and related dentofacial abnormalities.