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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
20 Smart Snacks for Healthy Teeth
Getting your kids to eat fruit, veggies and yogurt instead of candy, chips and ice cream might feel like pulling teeth. But it’s important to encourage[…]
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[…]
TIMELINE: Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy
Baby teeth DO matter! Unfortunately, many parents assume since baby teeth will eventually fall out anyway, it’s not essential to care for them. But that’s[…]
Let Them Play! The Power of Play on Learning
Have you ever tried to teach a child to ride a bike using a series of computer-generated charts and diagrams? I didn’t think so. But[…]