Some Waco people are unhappy with the way their teeth look but many mistakenly assume that cosmetic dentistry is far too pricey to pursue. Sure, a complete mouth reconstruction can be an expensive investment. Consider the cost of dental school and post-graduate training for a master-level cosmetic dentist. Consider the expense of individually creating multiple…
Restorative Dentistry
Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant for a Knocked-out Tooth?

Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we treat dental emergencies such as a knocked-out tooth. Patients who have suffered an injury that either knocks out a tooth or severely damages the tooth have a couple options for tooth replacement. In today’s post, we will discuss a tooth replacement option prevalent in Waco: dental bridges. Dental bridges aren’t…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

Once one of our patients at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into…
Royalty At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS

When we crown one of our patients at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and…
Dental Implants Play a Starring Role in Makeovers and Mouth Reconstruction

Dental inplants from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco transform smiles. They are commonly used in both smile makeovers and complete mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form to your teeth and function to your bite. They are both cosmetic and restorative, which leads to a common question: What’s the difference between a smile makeover and…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor

People thinking about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco usually want to know about the implant success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with dental implants, we’ll describe them. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a metal post that acts as a replacement…
Total Mouth Reconstruction Is Now A Reality

“Restorative dentistry” is a term to describe the way damaged or missing teeth can be fixed or replaced. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, our goal is always to improve your smile – in short, to maintain or restore your dental health. Restorative dentistry covers everything from filling cavities to dental implants. Filling a…
Wear A Crown In Waco

Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco to restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of the way they…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?

Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a…