Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t respond to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to know that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At […]
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Waco office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect […]
Whitening For 3 Types Of Tooth Stains
Hello Waco! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways Woodway residents can dramatically improve their appearance. It is important to realize that not every Waco smile responds the same to teeth bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained and the treatment […]
Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant for a Knocked-out Tooth?
Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we treat dental emergencies such as a knocked-out tooth. Patients who have suffered an injury that either knocks out a tooth or severely damages the tooth have a couple options for tooth replacement. In today’s post, we will discuss a tooth replacement option prevalent in Waco: dental bridges. Dental bridges aren’t […]
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you elect shows the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for yourself and your […]
Why You Should Always Brush And Floss
Dental patients in the Waco area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection […]
