Still haunted by horror stories about root canals? It’s time to leave the fear behind. With modern dentistry techniques and a patient-first approach, Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco transforms the experience into one that’s safe, effective, and virtually painless. Forget the anxiety and focus on saving your smile—we’ll guide you through every step of […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dr. Steven Cutbirth of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Waco dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him […]
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 […]
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Hello, I’m Dr. Steven Cutbirth. My dental practice is called Steven T. Cutbirth DDS. We are located at 1613 Lake Success Dr in Waco, and you can reach us by calling 254-772-5420. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant, or attending […]
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they associate […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
In this post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is […]
