In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is […]
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
People thinking about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco usually want to know about the implant success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with dental implants, we’ll describe them. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a metal post that acts as a replacement […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we can address that with a dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the bone […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose dentures. But dentures are not without issues, and there is a state-of-the-art alternative, at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. 13 Problems With Dentures Dentures usually fit properly at first, […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
This message from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco focuses on missing teeth and bone health, and how dental implants can make a difference. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose […]