Why Should I Consider Early Orthodontic Intervention in Little Rock?
Orthodontic treatment is not just for teenagers or adults looking to straighten teeth. Early orthodontic intervention, or interceptive orthodontics, can promote optimal oral health and jaw development for children. If you are ready to invest in your child’s smile, make an appointment today at Symmetry Modern Dentistry. If you’re wondering why you should consider early […]
Seeking Relief From TMJ/TMD inLittle Rock, Arkansas
Are you experiencing frequent headaches or jaw stiffness when you get up in the morning? Do you often have earaches or jaw pain during meals? Many people are unaware these symptoms might indicate Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. The discomfort associated with TMJ disorder can be severe, leading to pain, dysfunction, and dizziness that affects daily […]
Are you getting iDeal sleep? What You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea and Dental Health
Are you getting iDeal sleep? What You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea and Dental Health Sleep apnea is more than just loud snoring. It’s a serious condition that can significantly affect your overall and dental health. Understanding sleep apnea is crucial if you’re a Little Rock, AR dental patient. This post will guide you […]
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Early Orthodontic Treatment Stephen Deal • Dec 12, 2018 Should you seek straight teeth on your kids? I have seen a lot of talk here lately about early orthodontic treatment, but not much talk about proper growth of the face, which in my opinion is THE most important thing to think and talk about when […]
Facial Growth and Airways
Facial Growth and Airways Stephen Deal • Dec 12, 2018 21st Century Orthodontics-Don’t Just Straighten Teeth… Increase Your Face Value!!! As parents, we want what is best for our children in every way. Many parents are well aware of the specific milestones that our children should reach during the first eighteen months of life, however; […]
How Orthodontics Realigns the Face and Teeth
How Orthodontics Realigns the Face and Teeth Stephen Deal • Dec 12, 2018 Foreword: The idea is for this to be the first in a series of blogs by Dr. Deal to educate followers or anyone who will listen on topics in Oral Medicine. Some blogs may be continuations of previous ones, or some may […]
Sleep Tight
Sleep Tight Stephen Deal • Dec 19, 2018 Sleep Tight Sleep is another hot topic in modern medicine and is now making its way to the dental profession, with good reason. Poor sleep is evident everywhere in society today. Whether its tossing and turning at night, feeling tired all day long, early morning headaches […]
Sleep FAQs
Sleep FAQs Stephen Deal • May 23, 2019 Below are some frequently asked questions that Dr. Deal receives all the time. Sleep is such a vague process and sometimes it is hard to understand not only the terminology but also what is happening during our sleep issues. I hope that this information can answer some […]
TMJ FAQ
TMJ FAQ Stephen Deal • Mar 01, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions about TMJ… What is TMJ? TMJ is the acronym for the Temporo-Mandibular Joint. This is the joint between your upper and lower jaws. The upper jaw is fixed to your skull, aka…it does not move.The lower jaw moves in many directions. It can hinge […]
