Visiting Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco for twice-yearly dental checkups and cleanings every six months may seem inconvenient at times, but you may benefit in ways you never imagined. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have […]
Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
Dental anxiety and dental phobia affect many people, to the point where some of them avoid the dentist altogether. At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, sedation dentistry allows them to get the dental care they deserve. The most dire consequence of avoiding the dentist is when a patient delays care until it absolutely necessary, […]
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we believe every patient deserves a beautiful smile. This blog post is about the preparation necessary for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. For a single replacement tooth, an abutment and artificial tooth go on top of […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are in agreement with Benjamin Franklin, who once said: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He was talking about fire safety, but it applies to dental health, too. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some critical […]
Correcting Severe Dental Problems
Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco can address a specific problem. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental issues are more extensive and […]
Poor Oral Health And Heart Disease
Attention dental patients of Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco TX: brushing your teeth twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems. However, a recent study analyzed oral health […]
