Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers Brush the Plate Contest
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 13, 2015) – Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD is offering an opportunity to children 13 years or[…]
To Pull or Not to Pull? Child’s Loose Tooth
The simple answer? No. To be on the safe side, you should encourage your child to pull it out himself instead. Only your child can[…]
6 Long Term Health Effects of Poor Oral Hygiene
People generally agree that good oral hygiene is essential to overall good health. But do you know why? Unfortunately, many of us don’t. We know there[…]
Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Braces
A smile is priceless. (Remember that, Mom and Dad, when the first orthodontist bill arrives!) And a straight smile is one of the best things[…]
Medical or Cosmetic: Are Braces Really Necessary?
Anywhere between 50% and 80% of kids in the US are flashing metal-filled, rite-of-passage-to-teenagerdom smiles. But how many of those kids absolutely needed braces for[…]
How Does the Food We Eat Affect Our Teeth?
As obesity runs rampant in the US, people are more acutely aware of how food affects their bodies in terms of fat content and calories,[…]
Teaching Your Child To Floss
Let’s face it – as adults, we generally don’t floss, despite the constant nagging from our dentists and the guilt-ridden, embarrassed responses we’re forced to[…]
When Should You Make Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment?
The first trip to the dentist comes a lot sooner than you might think. Doesn’t it feel like baby just popped out and now he[…]
Motivating Kids to Care for Their Teeth
We can teach children how to brush their teeth, but convincing them to do it is another story. We talk to people all of the[…]
Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD named 2015 top dentist
FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 23, 2015) – Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim M. Verwest, DMD has been selected by the Consumer Research Council[…]