Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
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Let That Winning Smile Shine
Everyone in Waco wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile sparkling. Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. These irregularities are usually simple to fix. A Brighter, Whiter Smile The solid staff at Steven T. Cutbirth…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate in…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental Crown, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating…
Royalty At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
Categories: Dental Crown, Restorative Dentistry
When we crown one of our patients at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and…
Wear A Crown In Waco
Categories: Dental Crown, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco to restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of the way they…
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle
If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider, courtesy Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco: Cost In the long run, it is less costly to do it all…
Restoring Teeth At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we use a variety of methods to restore damaged teeth. Most dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called direct restorations, because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and…
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