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…
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Hiding Your Smile? Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Can Help

Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can entice a smile or chuckle. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some information about complete smile makeovers. Don’t…
The Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, Texas, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?

Plenty of individuals have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth correctly or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face…
Affordable One-Visit Tooth Fix

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…
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 Visit The Dentist?

In today’s post, we share a personal story from a patient: For many years, I didn’t have ‘go to the dentist’ at the top of my to-do list. But all that has changed. I now consider visits an integral part of my personal health plan. Here’s why… Teeth won’t stay healthy without scheduled dental visits.…
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment

Wishing for a whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to tooth whitening lingo? At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS, we educate patients on the variety of teeth whitening treatments; from whitening trays to teeth bleaching to opalescence whitening. We do smile bleaching every day. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Almost every toothpaste…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
A Proud Dental Practice in Waco Tx

Steven T. Cutbirth DDS is proud to serve not only Waco but the greater Waco area. Our professional dental team consists of proud members of the community we serve. It’s worth the trip for the change it will make in your life. Are you proud of your smile? You should be. Your smile is unique.…