Finding the right dental provider to work with is important whether it’s just you, or a family you’re looking after. We all want to work with a provider who can build rapport with us, understand our health history, and has the skills to meet our needs. Don’t be afraid to ask your prospective provider and their staff questions during your first phone call or a tour of the office. Asking the right questions can help you determine whether or not the practice is a good fit for your needs. Dr. Renee Corbitt offers high quality dental care in a warm and friendly environment, with a focus on families. Here are some services you can expect to find when you choose to work with our practice.
How to Choose The Right Family Dentist in 76132
September 9, 2016
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Your Dentist in Ft Worth, TX Discusses Healthy Eating Habits For Oral Health
June 1, 2016
Most of us understand that sugar is the number one enemy of our teeth. Sugar fuels the acids that cause tooth decay and cavities. Did you know that eating fruits and vegetables is not only good for your body, but it actually promotes oral health? When you eat fruits and vegetables it neutralizes acids and increases your saliva flow, which helps wash away the food debris and plaque that causes tooth decay. Your dentist in Ft. Worth, TX discusses how healthy eating habits promote optimum oral health.
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Your Fort Worth Dentist Wants to Help You Avoid Cavities
January 21, 2016
No doubt you’ve heard the expression, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Dr. Corbitt and her team are dedicated to helping their patients practice prevention in order to avoid the cure. In particular, we want to help you and your family prevent tooth decay so you can avoid needing a filling or even a dental crown to repair the cavity. We’d like to offer you some tips on how you can prevent cavities.
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For Sleep Apnea, Fort Worth Turns to Dr. Corbitt
November 19, 2015
Do you ever hear the words, “Stop snoring!” in the middle of the night? That nightly racket may be more than merely an annoying sound that wakes the person sleeping one pillow over. Snoring is one of the chief symptoms of a more serious condition called sleep apnea. In Fort Worth, sleep apnea sufferers know they can rely on the knowledge and treatment of general dentist Dr. Renee Corbitt.
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The Fort Worth Dentist Knows 5 Foods that can help you have a Whiter Smile
October 2, 2015
Most of the time, foods are associated with staining or discoloring your teeth. However, there are some foods that can actually help you have a whiter and brighter smile. Dr. Renee Corbitt, the Fort Worth dentist, wants you to know that in addition to effective brushing and flossing—as well as regular checkups with Dr. Corbitt and her staff—a healthy and well-balanced diet can help you enjoy a whiter smile and healthier gums. Let’s take a look at five foods that contribute to a white smile.
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Your Fort Worth Dentist Recommends Giving up Smokeless Tobacco
September 14, 2015
The Fort Worth dentist, Renee Corbitt, DDS, recommends patients give up all forms of tobacco including smokeless varieties in order to achieve and maintain the optimal level of oral health. Many patients choose smokeless tobacco believing it to be a healthier option compared to cigarettes, cigars, and other forms of smoked tobacco. However, smokeless tobacco is just as likely as smoking to cause oral cancer and other dental and physical health concerns. Dr. Corbittt and her Fort Worth dental team recommend patients consider giving up all forms of tobacco to achieve superior dental health. Call to find out more about the damage caused by smokeless tobacco or to schedule your appointment today.
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Exams and Cleanings from Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX
April 28, 2015
The weather is becoming warmer, flowers are blossoming and the Texas Rangers are up to bat! All signs of spring. Another reliable sign is the spring cleaning going on around the neighborhood. At the dental practice of Dr. Renee Corbitt, we’re doing some spring cleaning, too. With regular exams and cleanings, Dr. Corbitt and her team of dental hygienists and assistants are helping people in and around Ft. Worth, TX, have clean, healthy and beautiful smiles.
Exams and cleanings, also known as dental checkups, are at the foundation of good oral health. The American Dental Association recommends that adults and children have regular dental exams and cleaning every six months. At your checkup we’ll clean and polish your teeth, remove plaque and tartar, examine your teeth for decay—especially those deeply grooved molars where decay-causing bacteria tend to hide—inspect your gums for signs of gum disease, and take x-rays when necessary.
The Advantage of Regularly Scheduled Checkups
With regularly scheduled exams and cleanings, Dr. Corbitt and her staff are better able to recognize changes in your oral health. We can compare the condition of your oral health from one visit to the next and react to changes that are concerning. For example, when we notice the first signs of decay, we are able to repair the tooth with a filling while the cavity is still small. Likewise, gum disease has an early stage called gingivitis and an advanced stage called periodontitis. We’d much rather find gum disease and treat its symptoms sooner rather than later. Regular exams and cleanings allow us to do that.
Oral Cancer Screening
At each checkup, we also screen your entire oral cavity for signs of oral cancer. Every year, some 42,000 people are diagnosed with this cancer. Once again, if found early oral cancer is treatable.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If it’s time for you and the other members of your family to have dental exams and cleanings, then call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX. We also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Root Canal Treatment with Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX
March 20, 2015
Root Canal. For some people, just reading those words can send chills down their spines and spur thoughts of pain and discomfort. Actually, however, root canal is designed to relieve the pain of an infected tooth, and with modern dental techniques, the procedure involves hardly any discomfort at all. With root canal treatment, Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, eliminates pain and prevents the possibility of needing to have your tooth extracted.
To understand the root canal procedure, let’s first examine the structure of a tooth. Enamel is a tooth’s hard, outer layer. The middle layer is called dentin and is more sensitive. At the core of each tooth is the dental, or soft, pulp. This pulp chamber and its connected root canals house the tooth’s nerve and lymph tissue as well as blood vessels. If the barrier to a tooth’s pulp is breached, whether by severe decay or an injury that causes a deep crack, then this pulp may be exposed to infection-causing bacteria. When this happens, the pain begins as does the threat of spreading infection.
Other than pain—and there isn’t always pain with an infected tooth—the symptoms of a tooth in need of root canal therapy include discoloration of the tooth, swelling of the surrounding gum and soft tissue, and obvious signs of infection on an x-ray.
The Root Canal Procedure
During a root canal, Dr. Corbitt anesthetizes the tooth and surrounding tissue and then accesses the pulp chamber, completely clearing it of infection and any debris. The space is then filled with an antibacterial, bio-compatible material and the chamber is sealed. To strengthen the tooth and protect it from further damage, Dr. Corbitt will likely want to place a crown on the tooth. With proper brushing and flossing, you’re newly restored tooth can last a lifetime.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you have been experiencing any of the uncomfortable symptoms of an infected tooth, then call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, today and schedule an appointment to determine whether or not a root canal is necessary. Delaying treatment puts your tooth and your health at risk. We conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Porcelain Veneers for a Beautiful Smile in Ft. Worth, TX
January 20, 2015
If you wish that you could have a smile that’s as beautiful as a movie star’s, then you don’t need to wish any longer. You and Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, can make it happen with porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin sheaths of dental porcelain that are adhesively bonded to the facial side of the teeth in your smile zone. As such, they conceal a number of smile flaws including:
- Teeth that are chipped or somewhat cracked
- Stained or discolored teeth that have not responded to teeth whitening
- Misshaped teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Teeth that have gaps in between them
And while porcelain veneers are a decidedly cosmetic dentistry treatment, they also fill a preventive role in that they shield the teeth they cover from further damage.
The Porcelain Veneer Procedure
The first step in your porcelain veneer procedure is for you and Dr. Corbitt to meet and discuss your smile goals. In designing your veneers, you’ll want to consider the size, shape and color of your teeth, as well as the features of your mouth and face. Then, we’ll make an impression of your teeth that will be sent to a cosmetic dental technician, along with Dr. Corbitt’s unique specifications that will make your porcelain veneers perfect for you.
To prepare your teeth for veneers, Dr. Corbitt will need to remove a small amount of your teeth’s surface enamel. This allows the veneers to lay flush with your other teeth and to adhere more securely to the teeth they cover. While your permanent veneers are fabricated, you may need to wear temporaries. Then, when your custom designed veneers are ready, Dr. Corbitt will bond them to your teeth and carefully trim and polish them for an impeccable finish.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to have a movie star’s smile, then call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, and ask for a consultation to learn more about porcelain veneers. Our office also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring in Ft. Worth, TX
December 20, 2014
Are you ever jolted out of your sleep by someone shouting the words, “Stop snoring”? Well, if it’s any comfort, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans hear these words every night. Snoring is more than an alarm for you and an annoyance for your bed partner. It can be a sign of a more serious condition called sleep apnea. Dr. Renee Corbitt and her team in Ft. Worth, TX, have been diagnosing sleep apnea in patients for many years, and working with patients’ primary care physicians to help them get back to sleeping peacefully through the night.
Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that causes cessation of breathing during sleep. These moments when breathing stops may be brief, but their consequences can be great. Sleep apnea may occur hundreds of times during the night, adding up to a significant amount of lost sleep. Studies have shown that this nightly routine causes daytime exhaustion, poor concentration at work or at school, decreased motor coordination—which may be the cause of automobile accidents—and headaches. In addition, sleep apnea may have harmful effects on your overall health. These include:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Depression
- Diabetes
How is Sleep Apnea Treated?
Traditionally, sleep apnea has been treated with a CPAP—continuous positive airway pressure—machine. Today, however, there are viable CPAP alternatives that are more comfortable and equally effective. For obstructive airway sleep apnea, there are oral appliances that can be worn nightly. These appliances are similar to mouth guards and hold the jaw and tongue forward to facilitate clear breathing throughout the night. Dr. Corbitt can conduct a sleep apnea screening appointment, and may suggest an overnight sleep study at a sleep clinic for a more precise diagnosis.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’re hearing the words, “Stop snoring,” then call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, for a sleep apnea screening. Our office also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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