Gum disease is a serious condition that affects the majority of Americans — in fact, as many as 75 percent of adults in our country have the disease. What’s even more surprising is that most people suffering from the condition don’t even realize they have it. There is good news, though, and it’s that gum disease in Fort Worth is highly preventable. Keep reading to learn how to treat and prevent the infection. After all, good gum health is crucial to your overall wellbeing — so please keep this information from Dr. Renee Corbitt, your Fort Worth dentist, in mind!
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Tips on How to Avoid & Treat Gum Disease in Fort Worth
December 15, 2015
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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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Your Fort Worth dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt, helps patients with sleep apnea
August 19, 2015
Snoring, waking with a start, daytime sleepiness–they can be signs of a serious medical condition called sleep apnea. Dr. Renee Corbitt, general dentist serving the Fort Worth, TX area, evaluates patients for sleep apnea and refers to sleep clinics for diagnosis and treatment.
When is snoring serious? Snoring is serious when it is a symptom of sleep apnea. Stopping an individual’s flow of oxygen, sleep apnea is dangerous, contributing to health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety, stroke, hypothyroidism, insomnia, and memory problems. Dr. Renee Corbitt, Fort Worth area dentist, has received special training in sleep apnea and screens her patients for this medical condition which affects millions of adult Americans
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Dr. Renee Corbitt, Fort Worth dentist, lists foods that stain enamel
July 20, 2015
Healthy teeth are often stained teeth says Fort Worth dentist, Renee Corbitt DDS. Simple dietary changes reduce further discoloration and keep professionally whitened teeth at their sparkling best.
Do you want your teeth to look white and healthy? Have you recently had your teeth professionally whitened and want to keep your smile refreshed and looking young? Dr. Renee Corbitt, your Fort Worth dentist, advises her patients that certain foods stain tooth enamel. Used in moderation, these dietary choices can remain part of your life when balanced with healthy choices that actually improve the appearance and health of tooth enamel.
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Your Fort Worth, TX dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt, summarizes flossing guidelines for maximum effectiveness
June 18, 2015
Flossing daily eliminates bacteria-laden plaque between teeth, around crowns, implants and other restorations and at the gum-line, too. This essential oral health tool works best according to guidelines taught by Renee Corbitt, Fort Worth, TX general dentist and her professional team.
The American Dental Association says that kids and adults of all ages should floss between their teeth to keep tooth enamel strong and gums free of infection. Dr. Renee Corbitt, Fort Worth, TX dentist, takes time to teach her patients the basics of good dental hygiene, including daily flossing.
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Fort Worth dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt, wants patients to use proper brushing technique
May 19, 2015
Prevention is the best dental service, according to general Fort Worth dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt, and proper brushing avoids harmful plaque build-up, freshens breath and fights cavities and gum disease. Learn how best to brush.
Brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes. The American Dental Association recommends this hygiene routine to keep teeth and gums healthy and breath fresh. Along with daily flossing and semi-annual check-ups and cleanings with Fort Worth dentist Renee Corbitt DDS, brushing is simple and effective.
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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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