A decline of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older people. A dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, but it can also cause tooth damage. Saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive decay…
General Dentistry
Keeping You Comfortable
At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are devoted to your peace…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Waco, Texas Dentist
Looking for the best dentist in Waco? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Waco truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for…
Preventing Tooth Decay
In Texas and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Steven T. Cutbirth DDS serves people from 20 to 100 years old to help fight tooth decay in Waco TX. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Steven Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My solid team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Waco area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Steven T. Cutbirth DDS wants to deliver some manageable tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the appropriate angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has hardened into tartar, no measure…
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…
You Be The Judge
If you are researching smile redesigns, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 254-772-5420 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. You…
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth, a…
