Recent studies have shown that alignment and placement of teeth are hereditary, but significant dental issues such as decay are not. The physiological make-up of teeth may resemble your parents, much like bone density or thickness of your hair, but not to the point where you should expect to have dental problems if your parents […]
The Importance of Sealants for Children’s Teeth
Properly placed sealants in the occlusal (biting surface) grooves of children’s permanent teeth is an important way to help prevent tooth decay. Thin, deep grooves on the biting surfaces of posterior teeth improve food-chewing efficiency but, unfortunately, sticky food readily packs into those thin grooves. Sticky sweets like Gummy Bears, Jolly Ranchers, Granola Bars, Milk […]
How to Keep Your Teeth for Life with Comprehensive Dentistry
“Do you get frustrated because you always have something to be treated or repaired when you visit a dentist?” It’s the last question on the health-history questionnaire at Dr. Steven Cutbirth’s and an alarming number of new patients check “yes,” and I have often wondered why. If a knowledgeable dentist looks at a patient’s dentition, […]
You are NOT CRAZY!!! TMJ Facial Pain is Often Misdiagnosed
Facial muscle pain. TMJ pain. Trigeminal neuralgia. These are real, life altering problems, often misdiagnosed and mistreated. Just last week I examined and began treatment on a woman from the DFW metroplex who had been suffering with TMJ pain and dysfunction, along with facial muscle pain, since she was first married in her early 20s. […]
Waco Dentist, Dr. Cutbirth, Receives Mastership Award
Saturday July 15th, Dr. Cutbirth received The Mastership Award, one of the most respected designations in the dental profession. This accomplishment meets the highest criteria for professional excellence. To accomplish this, Dr. Cutbirth completed 1,100 hours of continuing dental education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques.
