Renee Corbitt's Blog

I am excited to announce I will be starting a 5-month mini-residency at UCLA in sleep medicine. I am really excited to start this—they only take 20 doctors at a time and I have been on the list for 2011. Since its creation nearly a half century ago, the UCLA School of Dentistry has evolved into one of the premier dental schools on an international stage.

The program requires I attend one weekend a month from February to June. This will allow me to start treating patients who have sleep apnea and want to stop snoring and get rid of their CPAP machines!

Sleep apnea, a condition in which people repeatedly stop breathing at night, can occur as many as 20-to-30 times an hour. Sleep apnea is considered a serious medical problem that, if left untreated, can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart failure and stroke.

There are two kinds of sleep apnea: obstructive apnea and central apnea, and the following symptoms can indicate the presence of sleep apnea. If you notice one or more of the following symptoms, please give me a call as soon as possible at my Fort Worth office.

* Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
* Loud snoring at night
* Waking up at night short of breath
* Snorting or choking sounds during the night (indicating a restart of breathing)
* Headaches upon waking in the morning
* Falling asleep unintentionally during the day
* Extreme drowsiness throughout the day

Happy Holidays!

Thanks for the question. One of the most important steps to improving the care of your gums is recognizing the warning signs for periodontal disease, also known as gum disease.

These can include:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

Our friends at the American Academy of Periodontology created a helpful self-assessment test that can help you determine what your risk is at home. Early detection is critical to avoiding serious and costly dental problems.

Of course, the best way to know for sure what the health of your teeth and gums is would be a visit to our Fort Worth office.

Please feel free to contact our Fort Worth office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Corbitt – new patients are always welcome! Your first visit will help us to understand your dental goals and create a treatment plan just for you. Call today!

At the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative dental treatments Dr. Corbitt offers, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our fan page. For social media to work, however, Dr. Corbitt and our staff understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing.

While we take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog in the coming weeks or months? Please post your thoughts or give us a call!

Dr. Corbitt and our entire team would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s about that time to schedule your dental visit so you can optimize your benefits!

Now is the time to reserve you appointment with us. Space is limited and we get VERY busy around the holidays, so don’t wait to give us a call at (817) 294-8821! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season right around the corner, we wanted to stop for a moment to say how thankful we are to have you in our dental family. We realize that our practice here in Fort Worth thrives because of great patients like you. We are the lucky ones because we not only help keep you and your smile healthy, but we also have the pleasure of knowing you and your loved ones.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality care that we have given you.

We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

Last week, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked about your experience at Dr. Corbitt’s office. Well, we received some pretty great reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office on our Google page! We love getting patient testimonials!

“Amicable, intelligent and very professional. She stays and keeps staff current with new technology.” ~ Terry R.

“Dr. Corbitt is cool and she is concerned about me and son’s health. She is very verbal about our health and I like that. She is easy to talk to and she makes you feel very comfortable when visiting her office. Her staff is extremely nice and helpful.” ~ Charlotte S.

“Shows genuine concern for me and my dental health.” ~ Caldean L.

“Very friendly staff, thorough, caring, and informative.” ~ Anna N.

“Dr. Corbitt is extremely detail oriented, and considerate of the individual. She gives me a great deal of attention and I know that the professional advice that she gives me is always in my best interest.” ~ D. Foster

As a patient of Dr. Renee Corbitt, you can expect to receive the highest-quality of comprehensive dental care in a professional and friendly environment. Your dental health is important to your overall health, and we are committed to helping you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile for life!

From your very first visit to our convenient Fort Worth office, we strive to provide superior dental treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Corbitt’s work? Did our staff go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a single appointment or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page! Or, you my share your thoughts on our Google listing!

We hope to share a few testimonials of yours next week!

Thank you in advance,
Dr. Corbitt and team

Would you believe it’s already November? Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before we forget about the spooky month that was, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun?

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or feel free to post them on our Facebook page! We hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! Also, what are you up to this month? Anything exciting happening in your life? If so, we’d love to hear all about it.

Also, have you been in for a dental checkup lately? Dr. Corbitt and staff would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s about that time to schedule your dental visit so you can optimize your benefits!

Lastly, we hope everyone got enough candy over the weekend! Remember, though: All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth! Did you know sour candies can be acidic to your teeth, and actually wear down the enamel that protects them? This can cause tooth decay and cavities! Sour and fruity candy, such as Starburst and Skittles, are the worst for your teeth since these candies have a low pH value, which can ruin enamel.

See you soon!

Dr. Corbitt and team wholeheartedly support the Joey Cushman 5K and Fun Run, now in its seventh year.

Come honor Joey Cushman, a former Arlington Police Officer who was killed in a training exercise on June 7, 2001. Joey had been a patient/friend of mine since he was a really young teenager and had grown into an amazing young man. I miss Joey a ton! He had been Arlington’s Rookie of the Year and had been promoted to Corporal several days before he died in the line of duty. The Joey Cushman 5k was started by Arlington Police Department to keep Joey’s memory alive, and benefits Special Olympic of Texas, one of Joey’s favorite charities.

Dr. Corbitt and team encourage you to sign up for the Joey Cushman 5K and Fun Run! This year’s event will be held at the River Legacy Parks in Arlington on Sat., Nov. 6 at 8:30 a.m. We hope to see you there!

October is almost over, but not before Dr. Corbitt and our staff remind all our patients that October is National Dental Hygiene Month!

Your teeth are an important part of your body, and keeping them clean helps keep your mouth and your body healthy. By taking care of your teeth, eating a balanced diet and visiting our convenient Fort Worth office on a regular basis, you can have healthy teeth and an attractive smile throughout your entire life.

We encourage you to check out the official National Dental Hygiene Month website, which provides pointers on keeping your mouth clean and healthy. Lastly, has it been six months since your last visit to Renee Corbitt DDS? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to give us a call at (817) 294-8821 to set up an appointment.

Have a wonderful weekend!