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Manual or Electric Toothbrush?

In recent years electric toothbrushes have gained increasing popularity among young adults and children.  Some parents have questioned if electric toothbrushes work better than just[…]

Help With Sensitive Teeth

One of the most common dental complaints involves sensitive teeth.  Whether it’s biting into a cold ice cream cone or drinking a hot beverage, the[…]

Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers voted “Best of Southwest Florida”

Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD has been voted best pediatric dentist of Southwest Florida 2015 by the Ft. Myers News-Press[…]

How Often Should my Child go to the Dentist?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities and[…]

Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers to match car wash donations

Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will match all donations made during the annual New Horizons of Southwest Florida Super Teens Club[…]

Reasons to Brush!

With the aid of dental floss, and mouthwash is brushing twice a day still necessary? Absolutely. In fact, twice is the minimum number of brushing[…]

Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers Inaugural Snow Day 2015

Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will host an inaugural community fundraiser ‘Snow Day 2015’ on October 3, from 11:00 AM to[…]

Is Mouthwash Safe for my Child?

Mouthwashes kill germs that cause plaque, cavities, and gingivitis. Adults also like the minty, fresh feeling that follows a mouthwash rinse. Many of our patients[…]

Tooth Friendly Foods

Did you know that every time your children have a snack, the cavity-causing bacteria in their mouths have one, too? When mom and dad choose[…]

Preventing Tooth Decay

If you think cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, think again; tooth decay, which is actually an infectious disease caused by bacteria, is completely[…]