5 Tips for Making the Dentist Less Scary
Are you gearing up for a visit to the dentist and have a less-than-eager child on your hands? Looks like your child is joining the[…]
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[…]
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers sponsors spring carnival
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will sponsor the 3rd annual Kids Spring Carnival benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest[…]
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,[…]
15 Facts and Myths Concerning Cavities
Sugar is the prime cause of cavities. Myth, but almost a fact. In reality, bacteria in your mouth produces acid, which then attacks your teeth.[…]
Emergency Dental Care for Children
Hopefully this falls into that “Things You Know but Hopefully Never Have to Use” category, but it’s better to be prepared for your child’s dental[…]