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 Recommends Giving up Smokeless Tobacco
September 14, 2015
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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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