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. […]
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waqco, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no more stressful […]
Calming Root Canal Fears
Hearing that you’ll need a root canal is not news that anyone ever welcomes, because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true, once upon a time, but at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco, rest assured: root canal therapy is relatively painless, ad the benefits far outweight any negatives. Root […]
