Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand…
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Rather Have A Root Canal?
Categories: Dental Health, Root canals
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waqco, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no more stressful…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists? How would you like your dental visit to involve…
Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
Most of us have a few fillings in our mouths. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is an essential restoration. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we offer our patients mercury-free white fillilngs. Dentists have been filling cavities for over a hundred years, and the materials used have come…
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Porcelain veneers have many applications in cosmetic dentistry, from improving the appearance of crooked teeth to covering chips and gaps. In brief, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Veneers are available at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, patients at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco are given six important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the ideal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation…
Calming Root Canal Fears
Categories: General Dentistry, Root canals
Hearing that you’ll need a root canal is not news that anyone ever welcomes, because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true, once upon a time, but at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, rest assured: root canal therapy is relatively painless, ad the benefits far outweight any negatives. Root…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! But if you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we know this is a bad idea. Avoiding the dentist due to fear, or any other reason,…
Can Cosmetic Dentistry Create Perfect Smiles?
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. More and more people choose it every day to improve their smiles, with the procedures that are available at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Can it make your smile perfect? Perfect is a tall order. We all want to look our best. But cosmetic dentistry isn’t just…
Artistic Smile Masterpieces At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are talking about personal transformation. Many people want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. Some folks are training for a new career. Some have made a healthy lifestyle a priority. Other still are dedicating more attention to their personal…
