Spring is here, and with it comes the dreaded cold season (yes, it’s still here through the month of May!). After recovering from your cold, Dr. Renee Corbitt will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart – keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing

• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

Hope this tip helps! Feel free to call us at (682) 200-3198 f you have any questions or ask Dr. Corbitt on Facebook.

Happy Monday!

In a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were recently asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Please feel free to contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Corbitt, new patients are always welcome! Your first visit will help Dr. Corbitt and team understand your dental goals and create a treatment plan just for you. Call today!

Dr. Corbitt and team hope you are not a part of the 51 percent of Americans who don’t floss every day. And we definitely hope you’re not part of the 10 percent who never floss at all. Dr. Corbitt and team will always tell you that proper flossing is just as important for your dental health as brushing regularly. Flossing, you see, cleans food and plaque that build up between teeth and below the gumline, key areas that brushing simply cannot reach.

Flossing 3-to-5 minutes each day is recommended, but even 60 seconds of flossing has a great benefit over not flossing at all. Also, make sure to always brush your teeth after you floss, and to rinse with water or mouthwash. When you begin flossing you may experience gum pain or bleeding, but with daily flossing and brushing this should stop within a week or so.

Lastly, has it been at least six months since your last checkup at Dr. Corbitt’s Fort Worth, TX office? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to schedule an appointment!

Dr. Renee Corbitt and our staff will tell you that at our Fort Worth office, patients get two dentists for one. You get the care and attention to your oral health that any good general dentist provides. But on top of that, you get dentist in Dr. Corbitt who understands the impact of a beautiful, bright smile and straight teeth.

Cosmetic dentists undergo extra training to stay on the leading edge of restorative techniques. We can whiten teeth, perform implants, add veneers and much more. All the while, we’re keeping an eye on your dental health. Your teeth will be in great shape, and your smile will be stunning! Our practice offers professional individualized dental care to make your smile beautiful and healthy. Dr. Corbitt, along with our personable staff, are committed to providing a clean and comfortable atmosphere for up-to-date preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care.

As a patient of Dr. Corbitt, you can relax knowing that your smile is in good hands! His commitment to individualized patient care is what our practice was built on, and it shows on the faces of all our happy patients.

Have a wonderful week, and look forward to seeing you soon!