One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when appropriately brushing. In today’s post, let’s examine the unique role of foam. Get that foam foaming Working up a good foam is achieved by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90-degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile More, Live Better

If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a deliberate effort to avoid smiling in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a meaningful effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling improves our…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?

You can’t buy dental implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative costs on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A permanent dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental…
Our Standard of Dental Excellence

Steven T. Cutbirth DDS provides “>high-quality dentistry to residents of Waco and the greater Waco area. Full-Service Dentistry in a Safe and Comfortable Environment If you are looking for a skilled and personable dentist, we invite you to consider Dr. Steven Cutbirth at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. We have been keeping smiles healthy and attractive since 1981.…
The Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, Texas, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?

Plenty of individuals have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth correctly or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face…
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment

Wishing for a whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to tooth whitening lingo? At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we educate patients on the variety of teeth whitening treatments; from whitening trays to teeth bleaching to opalescence whitening. We do smile bleaching every day. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Almost every toothpaste…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
A Proud Dental Practice in Waco Tx

Steven T. Cutbirth DDS is proud to serve not only Waco but the greater Waco area. Our professional dental team consists of proud members of the community we serve. It’s worth the trip for the change it will make in your life. Are you proud of your smile? You should be. Your smile is unique.…
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank

At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, our smile transformation patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a beneficial investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, desirable smile cannot be measured in dollars. We recognize, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. There are Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures Do you have to…