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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get a Quick Fix with Cosmetic Bonding in Ft. Worth, TX
November 10, 2014
Does your smile have just a little something you’d like to fix? You know—like a small chip, a somewhat oddly shaped tooth or an uneven space between teeth. If the answer is yes, then cosmetic bonding may be the quick and easy fix you need. Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, artfully uses tooth-colored cosmetic bonding to restore her patients’ smiles quickly and painlessly.
In addition to the fixes mentioned above, cosmetic bonding may also be the solution for teeth that are abnormally worn or discolored, as well as for teeth that need dental fillings. In any case, the first step is a consultation with Dr. Corbitt, who will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums in order to gauge your overall oral health. Then, if cosmetic bonding is appropriate for your circumstance, the process can begin as soon as you’re ready.
Cosmetic Bonding in One Visit
Whether you are having cosmetic bonding to repair a chipped tooth or fill a tooth that has a cavity, the process can usually be completed in one visit. First, Dr. Corbitt will isolate the tooth or teeth needing repair in order to prevent your saliva from interfering with the bonding. Then, a gentle phosphoric acid solution is applied that roughs up the surface of the tooth so the bonding material adheres better. Finally, Dr. Corbitt applies the tooth-colored bonding material to your tooth in stages, carefully molding and shaping the material each step of the way for a completely natural looking finish. The bonding material is then rapidly hardened with a special curing light.
Caring for Teeth with Cosmetic Bonding
As with natural teeth, teeth that have cosmetic bonding need regular brushing and flossing. Additionally, you will need to take care not to bite down on hard objects with teeth that have cosmetic bonding. With a bit of tender loving care, your cosmetic bonding can last for years.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you would like to learn more about cosmetic bonding, call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, today. Our office also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
Don’t Forget: Regular Dental Check-ups Prevent Future Problems
October 22, 2014
For some predictions, you don’t need a crystal ball: Take care of your teeth today and your teeth are far less likely to give you trouble tomorrow. Perhaps that’s why the American Dental Association recommends everyone visit the dentist at least twice yearly for a regular exam and teeth cleaning. If the time has come for your dental check-up, Dr. Renee Corbitt and her team in Fort Worth, TX, are ready to help you keep your teeth healthy today and tomorrow.
Step-by-Step Dental Check-up
The first thing Dr. Corbitt or the dental hygienist will do at your dental check-up is talk to you in order to find out if you’ve noticed anything different about your oral health. Be sure to mention any concerns that you have. Likewise, if you’ve been thinking of a cosmetic procedure, we’ll be happy to discuss the goals you have for your smile. We want your teeth to be healthy and look their best.
Next, we’ll carefully examine your teeth for cavities or any other signs of decay. If necessary, x-rays will be taken in order to see decay that may be invisible to the naked eye. We’ll also check to make sure your gums are healthy. Gum disease, both gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious conditions that not only affect your oral health, but may affect your general health, too. An oral cancer screening and sleep apnea screening will be part of your regular dental check-up, too. With these careful examinations, we can catch little problems and treat them conservatively before they become big problems.
Last but certainly not least, the dental hygienist will thoroughly clean, polish, floss and rinse your teeth, removing any tartar or plaque. Don’t forget: repeat in six months for optimal oral health and the brightest smile!
Schedule Your Dental Check-up Today!
If you know the time has come for your six-month dental check-up call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt today. We’ll be glad to schedule your appointment. We serve patients in Fort Worth, TX, as well as Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.