5 Things To Remember About Nutrition & Dental Health
What can you do about your child’s nutrition? 1. WELL-BALANCED DIET Choose healthy foods and maintain a well-balanced diet for proper dental and physical health. 2.[…]
Can My Child Really Need a Root Canal?
It’s a scary thought, right? But yes, even children as young as 2 years old could need a root canal — a fact that many[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Gum Disease in Children
Gum disease doesn’t discriminate by age. It’ll find any worthy victim who doesn’t have good oral health. In fact, the primary cause of gum disease[…]
7 Reasons You and Your Child Should Get Your Teeth Cleaned
It’s hard to get to the dentist. There’s no doubt about that. And without any noticeable pain or discomfort, it’s easy to keep putting it[…]
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[…]