Check Ups

Flossing your teeth is  one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental…

Regular check-ups and cleanings at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco are essential for good dental health. But some people tend to have gums that bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about…

Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, an online review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick, of course, is finding the right dentist – one you’re happy with, and will stick with for years to come. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in…

There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something as…

We fill a lot of cavities at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to…

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss…

Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1.…

Sometimes our patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss after a checkup at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their simplicity fool you! These tools are…

Tooth decay is the single most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day goes a long way toward preventing it. That’s something we stress to all of our patients, at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco! Cavities form when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of…

Little things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing and flossing come…