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Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry can totally transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims. After all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. But at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, it’s one we can deliver on. The success of smile makeovers depend upon the skill…

The idea is deceptively simple: replace a missing tooth with an artificial one that is physically attached to the patient’s jaw. The idea has been around for a thousand years or more, but only in the last half century has it become an exact science. Dental implants are one of the specialties offered by Steven…

The common household toothbrush. Every Waco home has at least one, and hopefully all Waco residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health. It…

Benjamin Franklin once said: It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. This holds true for almost everything in life, including dental care. For parents in the Waco area, teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will benefit their smile throughout their life. If you wait too long to…

Some Waco and Waco dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of…

Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as essential as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your risk of dental caries. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have…

When you meet someone in Waco who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by…

Many Waco residents consider the myriad options available to stop the aging clock. Whether it is a surgical procedure, botox, hair implants, or a chemical peel, Texas residents have countless choices to help them look more youthful. I am Dr. Steven Cutbirth and I am exited to tell you about a simple and affordable procedure…

When I discuss sedation dentistry with new patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s dentistry article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought…