Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with flaws in your smile. In today’s article, we explore one of these solutions: dental […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s explore why this is crucial. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prohibits the build-up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the […]
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a durable foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continually produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dr. Steven Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Waco dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him […]
Hiding Your Smile? Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Can Help
Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can entice a smile or chuckle. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some information about complete smile makeovers. Don’t […]
The Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, Texas, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding […]