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…
General Dentistry
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…
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this blog post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we’re going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can have a negative influence on your dental health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older adults. However, most of us experience dry mouth…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
The office of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco would be a very different place if it weren’t for the dental assistants who work here. In this blog post we would like to recognize the importance of these specialists, who are too often overlooked. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene and regular checkups at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco helps both stay in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle pointing the bristle tips at the gumline. The bristles of a soft toothbrush…
