Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have major health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an obstruction that restricts the flow of air in the throat. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse into the airway. Alcohol use and sleeping…
Holistic Dentistry
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay…
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel health,…
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold…
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,…
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…
Why White Fillings?
Categories: General Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry
Like any other dental practice, we fill a lot of cavities at Steven T. Cutbirth in Waco. As a holistic practice, we use white fillings exclusively. Did you know that more than ninety percent of American adults have had cavities at some point? That’s a lot of drilling and filling. White fillings are also called…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, Waco!
These days it seems Waco TX residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition.…
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt? Restorative Dentistry in Waco
Do you have tooth damage, missing teeth, or few or no teeth still intact? Steven T. Cutbirth DDS provides restorative dentistry that addresses a host of issues. Restorative dentistry means diagnosing and treating oral diseases. It also means preventing them. In the case of one or more missing teeth, there are several options. Dental bridges…
Digital X-rays with Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
It isn’t very enjoyable. You’re covered by a heavy apron, with a gadget held between your teeth. You’re told to sit still while a dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really necessary? Yes. Are digital x-rays an improvement? Absolutely! Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and surrounding tissue without…
