Dr. Renee Corbitt and her Fort Worth dental team would like to answer your question with another question, “Did you know that poor oral health in the US was called an epidemic during WWI?” It was! In fact, this serious issue kept countless potential soldiers from serving, and caused dentists to shift focus from repairing damage to preventing oral health issues. Tasked with fixing the dental health epidemic, dentists at the time determined visiting the dentist regularly, twice a year, was the best way to improve the nation’s oral health. Today, research findings from the American Dental Association have confirmed this initial suggestion, and more patients than ever are able to maintain a whole, flawless smile for life. If you want to keep your family smiling year after year, we encourage visiting our team at least every six months. Whether you’ve always kept up with your regular appointments or it’s been more than a decade since your last dental exam, our supportive family dentist and team are here to help. Call to schedule an appointment for yourself and every member of your family. Our Forth Worth dental office welcomes patients from all surrounding communities.
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How Often Should I Visit My Family Dentist?
August 17, 2017
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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Children’s Dentistry in Fort Worth, TX
November 20, 2014
During childhood, there are some ailments that are simply unavoidable—runny noses, coughs, upset tummies and the like. There is one ailment, however, that is completely avoidable. With good oral hygiene at home and regular visits to the dentist, your child does not need to have cavities. And did you know that dental cavities are among the most common childhood ailments? Dr. Renee Corbitt in Fort Worth, TX, practices children’s dentistry with an equal emphasis on prevention and comfort.
Your child’s oral health actually begins at home with you. When those first little teeth appear, believe it or not they need cleaning. Use a soft toothbrush and pea-sized amount of non-fluoride toothpaste to gently clean the teeth. Of course, as your child grows and more teeth appear, more care is required.
Children’s Dentistry with Dr. Corbitt
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit a pediatric dentist by the time they are one year old. When you bring your children to see Dr. Corbitt, we do our best to make their visit as fun, friendly and non-frightening as possible.
It’s important to bring your children to the dentist twice a year for regular checkups. At these visits, Dr. Corbitt will examine their teeth for any signs of decay. Children’s teeth are susceptible to decay, unfortunately, because kids may not be the most diligent when it comes to brushing. Consequently, the sugar in food remains on their teeth and turns into acid, which causes tooth decay.
However, tooth decay is preventable with proper brushing and flossing, as well as regular visits to the dentist. Along with cleanings, Dr. Corbitt may recommend fluoride treatments to strengthen your children’s teeth. Dental sealants are another common treatment that “seal” the deep grooves in your children’s teeth, thereby preventing decay. Sealants can last for years, but do require monitoring.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If it’s time for your children to see the dentist, call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt. We serve adult and child patients in Ft. Worth, TX, as well as the surrounding communities of Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
Dental Sealants & Fluoride: Protecting Teeth from Damaging Decay
July 20, 2014
No one wants to face dealing with a painful cavity or the treatment that tooth decay ultimately requires; that’s why preventive dentistry plays such an important role in overall oral health. At Renee Corbitt, DDS, patients from Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding areas are invited to explore the possibilities of simple preventive dental techniques that actively help you and your family avoid cavities. With general dentistry services like dental sealants and fluoride, Dr. Corbitt and her team help patients just like you maintain optimal dental health and beautiful, shining smiles for life.
What are Dental Sealants & Fluoride Treatments?
As you eat and drink throughout the day, bacteria and various elements from your diet contribute to the buildup of plaque on the surfaces of your teeth. Over time, the acid produced by this sticky film begins to eat away at your enamel, leading to decay. In conjunction with twice-daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash, routine visits to Dr. Corbitt help mitigate this damaging process.
With fluoride treatments and dental sealants, Dr. Corbitt can protect your tooth enamel from bacteria accumulation and acid erosion, decreasing your risk of developing cavities. Dental sealants serve as a barrier against cavity-causing bacteria while fluoride treatments fortify enamel, replacing vital minerals that are removed by acid every day. Children, teens, and many adults can benefit from these preventive measures, so ask Dr. Corbitt about scheduling your checkup today.
Schedule Your Preventive Dentistry Visit
Are you wondering when the last time your children received a fluoride treatment for stronger, healthier teeth? Perhaps you’re interested in learning more about how sealants can protect against potentially serious cavities in the future. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is here to answer all of your questions and provide you with the tools you need to continue smiling brightly. Contact us today to schedule your visit with Dr. Corbitt and see the difference our patient-centric, gentle approach can make in your next dental experience.
Our conveniently located dental practice in Fort Worth, TX happily serves patients from throughout DFW, including Dallas, Forest Hill, Arlington, Haltom City, Richland Hills, and more. We can’t wait to see you and your family!
Children’s Dentistry for Fort Worth and Beyond
February 14, 2014
At what age does a child need to start seeing a dentist? As soon as she gets her first tooth. Most children start developing baby teeth between 6-12 months. Once that happens, your child is just as vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease as you are.
Visits with our Fort Worth pediatric dentist will help your son or daughter enjoy better protection from the most common oral health problems. What’s more, we can use these appointments to start teaching your child about brushing and flossing. The goal is to create good memories and good habits that will stay with your little one throughout life and encourage him or her to put an emphasis on oral hygiene.
One way our Fort Worth pediatric dentist does this is by using simple, pleasant words to talk to your child about her smile. Another way we do it is by partnering with you. To help your child build healthy habits, we need your help at home. Make brushing and flossing something you all do together. You can also give your little one a toothbrush that plays music to make the experience more fun. Taking caring of your teeth doesn’t have to be boring; it can be fun!
Does your child have her first tooth yet? Call Dr. Corbitt’s Fort Worth dental office to schedule a first visit. We want to help you and your little one navigate this transitional period in life. We offer children’s dentistry to young patients from Fort Worth and surrounding communities.
Helpful Dental Care for Fort Worth and Surrounding Cities
December 19, 2013
Everyone needs help maintaining their smile. At Dr. Renee Corbitt’s Forth Worth dental office, you’ll find a range of general, cosmetic, and restorative services to help you enjoy optimal oral health and wellbeing. Those services include basic dental exams and cleanings, but also care for more complex issues, like sleep apnea and TMJ disorder.
As part of our commitment to meeting the dental needs of Fort Worth area patients, Dr. Corbitt offers children’s dentistry. Bringing your little one in for regular care is very important, both for teaching him or her good brushing and flossing habits at a young age and for making sure your child’s teeth are developing correctly.
Our team recommends that all patients—regardless of age—come in for care twice a year. These visits let our team watch for common oral health issues, like gum disease, tooth decay, and more. Some patients don’t experience any noticeable symptoms for any of these, which is why regular visits are so important.
If you need extra care, Dr. Corbitt is happy to create a personalized treatment plan to help you restore your smile’s good health.
Do you need to schedule an appointment with Dr. Corbitt? Call us today. We offer exceptions general, cosmetic, and restorative care to patients of Fort Worth and beyond.