Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients, at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Coupled with twice-a-year checkups and cleanings, it’s the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums, and your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day […]
Why Look For The Seal?
Here’s a tip from the office of Steven T. Cubirth DDS in Waco: when you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a simple way to make smart choices for the products you need to keep your […]
Saving Teeth
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, we make a judgment call on the course of treatment, here at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth. […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Along with regular checkups at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, brushing and flossing your teeth every day is the best way to maintain good dental health. But there are other things you can do to protect your smile, and we’ll review some of them here. Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand […]
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waqco, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no more stressful […]
