A beautiful smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening with Steven T. Cutbirth DDS can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee, and red wine contribute to […]
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Hello Waco residents and friends of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS! In today’s post, we will talk about jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain healthy and dense, your jawbone needs to be continually stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into the […]
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
Today at Steven T. Cuthbirth DDS we’d like to discuss the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth but also with how it influences your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Waco residents with diabetes as well as individuals who […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most of our patients at Steven T. Cuthbirth DDS probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Hewitt dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. However, few Texas residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Waco area for over 30 years. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any […]