What You Need to Know About Cleft Lip and Palate
Every year, about 4,440 babies in the United States are born with a cleft lip, according to the CDC. About 2,650 are born with a[…]
Local Dentist Recognized as America’s Best Dentist for 2016
The National Consumer Advisory Board has named Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD one of America’s Best Dentist for 2016. Selections[…]
What’s baby bottle tooth decay?
Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child’s teeth to liquids containing sugars. Among these liquids are milk,[…]
Tongue piercing
So your teen wants to pierce her tongue? If your teen wants to pierce her tongue, you might ask her if she’s thought about the[…]
Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD named 2016 top dentist
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD has been selected by the Consumer Research Council of America for inclusion in the 2016[…]
Teens and teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a $600 million industry and growing up to 20 percent each year. A large part of the market comes from image-conscious teens[…]
Teens: Watch your mouth!
Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people between the ages of 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control[…]
Sealants can stop cavities before they begin
Children are prone to cavities because of the natural shape of their growing teeth. When first molars come in around age 6, deep crevices called[…]
Pacifying toddlers can harm development of teeth
For fussy babies, a pacifier can calm and soothe. However, dental experts warn that once a child reaches the preschool years, a pacifier can become[…]
Oral health gives clues about eating disorders
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) estimates that in the United States, nearly 10 million women and 1 million men are affected by anorexia or[…]