Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sleep dentistry. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we have been providing sedation since 1981. We offer different […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most of our patients at Steven T. Cuthbirth DDS probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Hewitt dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. However, few Texas residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the […]
The Importance of Sealants for Children’s Teeth
Properly placed sealants in the occlusal (biting surface) grooves of children’s permanent teeth is an important way to help prevent tooth decay. Thin, deep grooves on the biting surfaces of posterior teeth improve food-chewing efficiency but, unfortunately, sticky food readily packs into those thin grooves. Sticky sweets like Gummy Bears, Jolly Ranchers, Granola Bars, Milk […]
