When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, patients at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco are given six important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the ideal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! But if you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we know this is a bad idea. Avoiding the dentist due to fear, or any other reason, […]
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
In this post from Stephen T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is the technical term for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is commonly caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Any time the membranes in […]
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Steven T. Cutbrith DDS in Waco: One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle touch when you […]
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
In this blog post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we’re going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can have a negative influence on your dental health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older adults. However, most of us experience dry mouth […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
The office of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco would be a very different place if it weren’t for the dental assistants who work here. In this blog post we would like to recognize the importance of these specialists, who are too often overlooked. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they […]
