The reason dentists like potatoes is because they are so “filling” ba-dum ching. Lame joke, I know. But seriously, the wiser our patients are about what they eat, the easier it will be to care for their teeth. It doesn’t have to be potatoes, but the mouth does request that we take a good look […]
Missing Teeth? 5 Things You Need To Know About Dentures
1. Dentures are not the only replacement selection for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or in combination with a partial denture is often a better option for patients. Whereas a removable appliance replaces only the visible parts of teeth, an implant replaces both the root and crown of a tooth. This has critical implications. […]
Protect Your Athlete’s Teeth
Do you have a son or daughter that plays Waco youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very dicey for your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are […]
Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?
Whether you have lived in Texas for a long time, or just moving in to the Waco area; taking care of your teeth eventually involves a visit to the dentist. Steven T. Cutbirth DDS located at 1613 Lake Success Dr in Waco, Texas. If you are looking for an experienced general dentist, we invite you […]
4 Dental Implant Post-Treatment Care Tips
A dental implant is directly inserted into the jawbone. As you are most likely thinking, this indeed results in some initial soreness and discomfort. The countdown until the anesthetic wears off begins as soon as you sit up. With proper post-treatment care, however, the discomfort can be managed and the healing process begins. Here are […]
How to Prevent Staining Your Dental Veneers
A dental veneer is usually made of a thin porcelain shell. It is bonded to the front of the tooth and takes the place of the natural enamel. A challenge for those who get dental veneers is keeping them from staining. Although they’re coated with a stain-resistant resin, veneers can be damaged and stained by […]
