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If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your sensational smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often […]

Texas is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Waco community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an essential factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your dentist is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits. Our Waco dental hygienist helps […]

Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you encountered a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]

“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist for the first time?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Discuss these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving […]

Hi, my name is Dr. Steven Cutbirth. Today in the Steven T. Cutbirth DDS dental blog, we are going to focus on the two lumps of soft tissue in the back of the throat – the tonsils. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are gland-like masses that […]

There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth. This is a great time for Waco men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. […]