A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the layer underneath. This is called dentin. This layer is softer than enamel and…
Emergency dentistry
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
People get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a malfunction to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely challenging to get…
Osteoporosis And Oral Health
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Texas is no exception. Did you know that numerous studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth…
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Waco area. Woodway Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Robinson construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Texas motorists sustain injuries in dangerous collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious facial injuries…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Hello, I’m Dr. Steven Cutbirth. My dental practice is called Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. We are located at 1613 Lake Success Dr in Waco, and you can reach us by calling 254-772-5420. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant, or attending…
What NOT To Do In A Dental Emergency
Categories: Emergency dentistry
It’s hard to keep your wits about you during any kind of emergency. That’s why it’s smart to know what to do beforehand. Calling us at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco is always a good bet. Let’s discuss what you should and shouldn’t do if you have a tooth-related emergency. Broken Tooth DON’T throw…
