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…
General Dentistry
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?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
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…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists? How would you like your dental visit to involve…
Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
Most of us have a few fillings in our mouths. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is an essential restoration. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we offer our patients mercury-free white fillilngs. Dentists have been filling cavities for over a hundred years, and the materials used have come…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, patients at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco are given six important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the ideal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation…
Calming Root Canal Fears
Categories: General Dentistry, Root canals
Hearing that you’ll need a root canal is not news that anyone ever welcomes, because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true, once upon a time, but at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, rest assured: root canal therapy is relatively painless, ad the benefits far outweight any negatives. Root…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Stephen T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is the technical term for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is commonly caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Any time the membranes in…
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Steven T. Cutbrith DDS in Waco: One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle touch when you…
