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% […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Are tooth implants too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in a better lifestyle Dental implants aren’t cheap. We understand that. But you […]
Restoring Smiles At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
We believe a well-designed smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to repair. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen […]
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
When was the last time you looked in the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out these 5 great reasons to communicate with your Waco dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little cosmetic dentistry […]
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this message, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base […]