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…
Gum Disease
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…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?

A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of individuals aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4%…
Let’s Make A Plan

When you are enthusiastic about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Inconsistent effort is rarely effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have observed…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile

Hello, I’m Dr. Steven Cutbirth. At my Waco practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Waco men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be…
Are All Carbs Created Equal?

Hello, I am Dr. Steven Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health. I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your dental practice for required cleanings, but did you know that making small but important changes to your diet can improve your oral health?…
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Think you don’t have time to beautify your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS can restore…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when appropriately brushing. In today’s post, let’s examine the unique role of foam. Get that foam foaming Working up a good foam is achieved by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90-degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Waco

Are you a busy Waco resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Steven T. Cutbirth DDS can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS we have been treating the residents of Waco since 1981 and have seen the results…