Welcome to our blog! Today’s post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive quality of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
Dental Anxiety
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Waco office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you elect shows the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for yourself and your…
Help For Nervous Dental Patients At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, your heart tense up, and your heart begins to pound. If sounds like you, sedation dentistry from Steven T. Cutbirth…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! But if you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we know this is a bad idea. Avoiding the dentist due to fear, or any other reason,…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco can help you get the dental care you need, without sending your anxiety level through the roof. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, sedation dentistry is completely safe…
Embarrassed By Your Teeth?
What is a beautiful smile worth? Men and women who have received a smile makeover at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco say it is worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and co-workers every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are self-conscious…
Anxiety? IV Sedation in Waco
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. There mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fills them with dread. In some cases, it’s so intense they’ll avoid the dentist altogether. If this sounds at all like you, you should know that Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco specializes in IV sedation dentistry, and…
