What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

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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…

Why Aren’t You Smiling?

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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…

Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank

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At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, our smile transformation patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a beneficial investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, desirable smile cannot be measured in dollars. We recognize, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. There are Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures Do you have to…

Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?

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Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t respond to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to know that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…

Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids

Steven T. Cutbirth DDS Sealants Prevent Cavities For Waco Kids

Your child’s first dental exam at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Waco office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect…

Whitening For 3 Types Of Tooth Stains

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Hello Waco! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways Woodway residents can dramatically improve their appearance. It is important to realize that not every Waco smile responds the same to teeth bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained and the treatment…

Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant for a Knocked-out Tooth?

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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…