Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Everyone in Waco wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile sparkling. Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. These irregularities are usually simple to fix. A Brighter, Whiter Smile The solid staff at Steven T. Cutbirth […]
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate in […]
Cosmetic Dental Artistry
Waco cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. I’m Steven Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS and enjoy using my extensive dental training and artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of my Waco cosmetic dental patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural-looking result, I do much more than recommend […]
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining good dental health. […]
What Can We Do For You?
Not so long ago, your average dentist focused almost entirely on fixing problems like cavities or gingivitis. Not here! At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we stress prevention: good dental health, and treating little problems before they get out of hand. A big part of this is seeing our patients for regular cleanings and […]