Big Game, Big Taste: Healthy Snacks During Games
Chicken wings, minus the sweet BBQ sauce. If the sauce is sweet, it’s likely loaded with brown sugar. Instead, opt for a mustard- or vinegar-based[…]
Important Oral Health Habits for Young Children
Tooth decay can develop any time after the first tooth comes in, starting around 6 months old, and good habits should begin even earlier. Only[…]
Healthy School Lunches
Sometimes getting your kids to eat healthy can feel like pulling teeth. as a father of three kids, I can relate to your struggle. Now[…]
Dr. Ascune Joins Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers
Dr. Leanet Ascunce, DMD has joined Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD. Dr. Ascunce obtained her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]