In Texas and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Steven T. Cutbirth DDS serves people from 20 to 100 years old to help fight tooth decay in Waco TX. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live…
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Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Steven Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My solid team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Waco area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Providing first rate dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. So,…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Steven T. Cutbirth DDS wants to deliver some manageable tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the appropriate angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has hardened into tartar, no measure…
Celebrity Smiles Without The Annoying Paparazzi
Hello friends of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS! Close your eyes. Picture the most stunning smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the nice smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of…
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary
Many Waco residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some people with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason individuals are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you need…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to concentrate on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive alternative to a complete crown…
Look Younger By Straightening Your Teeth
Today’s post is for people in their golden years who want to upgrade their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many benefits to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however.…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Waco endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of individuals aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4%…
