Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth, a […]
Look Younger By Straightening Your Teeth
Today’s post is for people in their golden years who want to upgrade their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many benefits to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however. […]
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 […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Waco endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of individuals aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4% […]
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever […]
