This post from Steven T. Cutbith in Waco is about root canal therapy. Root canals are often feared, but they allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. It can help when you understand what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. […]
Seeking A Relationship In Waco?
The relationship you have with any health care professional is more important than you might think. This is as true for a dentist as any other provider. That’s just one reason why, at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we work hard to make our office a friendly and welcoming place. When it comes to […]
Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?
In this blog post from Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. Their job is to cut food. Their curvature helps move food inside the […]
Why Look For The Seal?
Here’s a tip from the office of Steven T. Cubirth DDS in Waco: when you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a simple way to make smart choices for the products you need to keep your […]
Saving Teeth
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, we make a judgment call on the course of treatment, here at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth. […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Along with regular checkups at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, brushing and flossing your teeth every day is the best way to maintain good dental health. But there are other things you can do to protect your smile, and we’ll review some of them here. Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, […]