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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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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TMJ Therapy in FT. Worth, TX
February 20, 2015
Pain is the body’s way of telling you that something is wrong and needs attention. If the pain you are feeling is in your head, neck, and shoulders, then this may actually be due to a problem in your jaw. Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, is a condition that affects the joints on either side of your head that allow you to open and close your mouth to talk, chew, yawn and even laugh. With TMJ therapy, Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, treats this uncomfortable ailment by non-surgical means.
Usually, TMJ is the result of a bite problem that affects the jaw. If some of your teeth are not well structured, or if teeth are worn because of grinding or clenching, then the jaw’s muscles may reposition the joints out of their sockets in order to make your upper and lower teeth fit together. Other possible causes of TMJ are some kind of traumatic injury to the head, face or neck that affects the jaw, arthritis, infection, some auto-immune diseases or a genetic predisposition to TMJ.
The Symptoms of TMJ
Although the most commonly mentioned symptom of TMJ is pain while chewing, talking or yawning, other symptoms include:
- A clicking or popping sound when you open or close your mouth
- Swelling on the side of the face
- Morning headaches and daytime tension headaches
- The feeling of an earache, but no sign of infection
- Sensitive teeth, but no sign of dental problems
- The feeling of a stiff or locked jaw
- Difficulty opening or closing your mouth
TMJ Therapy for Relief
At your regularly scheduled dental checkups, Dr. Corbitt always checks for sign of TMJ. If found, then she will talk to you about a plan to help relieve the painful symptoms you’re having. One of the most common and successful treatments simply requires that you wear a custom fitted oral appliance at night. Wearing this appliance helps to correct your bite—and avoid the effects of any teeth grinding and clenching, too—so that your bite’s natural alignment is restored. This, combined with techniques to help you manage stress, can ease TMJ’s painful symptoms.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you would like to learn more about how TMJ therapy with Dr. Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, can relieve your painful symptoms, then call our office today. We also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Dental Crowns for a Healthier Smile in Fort Worth, TX
October 10, 2014
A smile isn’t only a window into your mood and personality, it’s also a very telling sign of your overall health. Studies have shown that strong and healthy teeth are directly linked to good general health. After all, you use your teeth to eat nutritious foods. So, if one of those teeth becomes compromised due to decay or injury, you can’t afford not to care for it. In some cases, that care requires a dental crown. Dr. Renee Corbitt and her team in Fort Worth, TX, are experienced in crown work for teeth that are broken, worn or damaged by decay.
Specifically, dental crowns, also commonly known as caps, are used to:
- Repair a tooth weakened or broken by decay or a severe crack
- Cover a dental implant
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Conceal misshapen or badly discolored teeth
Dental crowns fully encase a damaged tooth above the gum line. The crown is cemented into place over the tooth, thereby restoring its functionality, strength and appearance. While crowns were formerly made of gold or an amalgam of metals, most today are made of tooth-colored porcelain. Thus, they are not only strong, they look natural, too.
The Dental Crown Procedure
If Dr. Corbitt determines that a dental crown is the appropriate procedure to repair one of your teeth, then she will first take an impression of the existing tooth—or teeth. From this impression, a dental lab will fabricate a custom crown that is the correct size, shape and color. While the lab is constructing your permanent crown, Dr. Corbitt will affix a temporary over your tooth. Once the custom crown is cemented to the tooth, it will gives you years and years of use with normal oral hygiene care.
Schedule a Consultation Today
If you would like to learn more about dental crowns, call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Fort Worth, TX. Our office also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Haltom City, Richland Hills and Forest Hill and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Find Relief from Chronic Tooth Pain with Root Canal Therapy in Fort Worth, TX
August 10, 2014
Root canal therapy, or endodontic treatment, is a process by which a damaged tooth is treated and repaired to prevent further infection, as well as to avoid the need for extraction. At Renee Corbitt, DDS in Fort Worth, TX, patients can find effective relief from the symptoms caused by disease and damage with root canal therapy.
Importance of Root Canal Therapy
If a diseased tooth root is not treated in a timely manner, the infection can spread up through the gum tissue and into the jaw bone, causing even more serious complications and pain. The tooth may need to be extracted or, in very severe cases, may actually come loose on its own. Fortunately, root canal therapy can prevent this. The diseased nerves and pulp tissue inside the tooth are removed, and the area is thoroughly cleansed to remove all traces of infection. This cavity is then filled with a biocompatible material, and the entire tooth is capped with a crown. The result is a fully restored tooth that is stronger, looks natural, and is finally free of pain.
Symptoms of a possible tooth root infection include:
- A darkening of the tooth from the inside out
- Sensitivity to heat, cold, and sweet foods or beverages
- Pain when pressure is applied to a particular tooth
- The development of an abscess
- Swelling and pain in the gum tissue surrounding a tooth
Though most cases of deep dental decay do eventually cause pain and other undesirable symptoms, many patients do not experience discomfort until the infection has completely destroyed the tooth affected. In order to prevent disease from spreading from one tooth to another, the infection must be treated as soon as possible following detection. This is another key reason that we strongly encourage patients to schedule routine general dentistry checkups at least twice per year.
Schedule Your Visit Today
Whether you are worried that your tooth pain may be caused by a root infection or you’d simply like to learn more about the root canal therapy process, we are here to help. Contact our office in Fort Worth, TX today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Corbitt and our caring, experienced team. We look forward to helping you find lasting relief from discomfort and preserving your natural dentition with our wide array of restorative dentistry services.
Our conveniently located practice proudly serves patients from throughout the DFW Metroplex and the surrounding areas, including Haltom City, Forest Hill, Dallas, Richland Hills, and more.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings for a Stronger, More Beautiful Smile
May 1, 2014
Fillings represent the most common type of restorative dentistry performed today. They prevent further decay in a tooth that has already been compromised, and they provide necessary structural integrity to the entire tooth itself. At the Fort Worth, TX dental practice of Dr. Renee Corbitt, our team offers a variety of filling materials to suit your every need, including tooth-colored fillings that offer as much aesthetic appeal as they do functional quality.
Tooth-Colored Restorations in Fort Worth, TX
While traditional dental fillings were made of an amalgam of silver, mercury, and other metals, today’s advanced dental technology makes it possible to create sturdy, long-lasting fillings that are completely metal-free. Often simply referred to as tooth-colored fillings, these composite resin restorations blend flawlessly into your smile to promote a seamless appearance.
In addition to offering the benefit of a more beautiful smile, composite resin fillings react to changes in temperature better than their metal counterparts. This leads to a decreased possibility of fractures in your teeth, further improving your overall dental health. As with any of our other restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures, our team will happily explain the entire composite resin filling procedure to you at your appointment, as well as answer any questions you may have. Our goal is to help you better understand oral health so that you can properly maintain your smile at home between visits to our office.
Which Type of Filling is Right for You?
In order to determine which restorative dentistry option is the best fit for you, contact our office and schedule your appointment with Dr. Corbitt today. Our caring, compassionate team looks forward to helping you achieve your healthiest, most beautiful smile in a way that suits your lifestyle. Our family-friendly practice proudly serves patients from throughout the greater Fort Worth, TX area and beyond, including Haltom City, Forest Hill, Arlington, Saginaw, Richland Hills, and more. We can’t wait to partner with you on your journey toward improved oral health!
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Cosmetic and Restorative Care with Custom Dental Crowns
March 21, 2014
Do you have a cracked, broken, or badly decayed tooth? Talk to Dr. Renee Corbitt of Fort Worth about cosmetic and restorative care with a dental crown. Using a dental crown, it’s possible to restore both the appearance and functionality of a compromised tooth.
Crowns have been made from a wide variety of materials throughout the years, but the most common material in use today is porcelain. Why? Because of how natural it looks. Porcelain has a luminescence and translucence that mimics the look of natural enamel. When your finished crown is resting side-by-side with your existing teeth, no one will know the difference. As a result, instead of feeling self-conscious, you’ll come away from our Fort Worth dental office feeling confident and healthy.
For teeth with significant decay, crowns are a particularly good treatment option. While fillings bond with a tooth’s surface, dental crowns cover the tooth and become its new outer surface. What’s more, your crown will be carefully made in a lab by a professional technician, with an accurate dental impression as a guide. You can trust that your finished crown will match your tooth and fit comfortably.
Do you want to learn more about dental crowns as a cosmetic or restorative solution? Call Dr. Corbitt’s Fort Worth dental office. We serve patients from Fort Worth and all around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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Bridge the Gap in Your Smile with a Custom-Made Dental Bridge
January 31, 2014
In our last post, we mentioned that many patients will at some point need cosmetic or restorative care. Sometimes the reason a patient needs restorative care is that he or she is missing one or more teeth. When that happens, it’s very important to replace what’s missing.
Why is replacing missing teeth important? Because you need a full set of teeth to enjoy a nutritious diet. What’s more, teeth help you enunciate when you talk, and they give you the confidence to smile at friends, family member, or even strangers. Missing teeth can also create wrinkles, affecting your appearance.
One of the ways Dr. Renee Corbitt is helping Fort Worth-area patients restore missing teeth is with a custom-made dental bridge. A dental bridge fills in the gap(s) in your smile, improving its functionality and appearance. They’re sometimes made of gold but can also be made of porcelain or a combination of other materials.
Often, a bridge is attached to healthy teeth on either end of the gap, known as abutment teeth. Because your dental bridge relies so strongly on these teeth for support, caring for them with regular brushing and floss, plus routine checkups and cleanings, is important. Dr. Corbitt can help you with both your dental bridge and with regular preventive care, so that your smile remains healthy and complete going forward.
Do you want to know if a dental bridge would help you? Call Renee Corbitt’s Fort Worth dental office today for a special consultation appointment. We’re very happy to offer restorative dental care to patients from Fort Worth and all nearby communities.
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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.
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