Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal issues in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, […]
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career, […]
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In […]
Help For Nervous Dental Patients At Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, your heart tense up, and your heart begins to pound. If sounds like you, sedation dentistry from Steven T. Cutbirth […]
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, […]
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, […]
