Caring for teeth with braces
Braces are often placed in patients between 10 and 14 years of age to correct crooked or overcrowded teeth. “The benefits of braces are many,”[…]
Baby pacifiers: Pros and cons
Should parents let their infant use a pacifier? According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), there are benefits as well as a downside to[…]
An apple a day may keep the dentist away
Dietary habits of schoolchildren encourage an increase in sugar intake leading to a greater risk of cavities, reports the Academy of General Dentistry. Over a[…]
Holiday sweets can be tough on teeth
The winter holidays are known for sweet treats and tempting goodies, but that doesn’t mean that you have to end up at the dentist with[…]
Dentists’ candy buyback nets over 400 pounds of sweets
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD collected over 400 pounds of candy during their Halloween cash for my candy buyback program. The[…]
Certain Kids Could Benefit From More Fluoride
Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth become more resistant to decay (cavities). You can help prevent your child from getting cavities by making sure[…]
Sealants Critical to Children’s Oral Health
Sealants are plastic coatings that protect those difficult to reach pits and grooves on the chewing surfaces of the teeth from the bacteria that cause[…]
Use the Tooth Fairy as a teaching tool
In 2013, the Tooth Fairy visited 86 percent of U.S. homes with children who lost a tooth. What kid doesn’t love a magical fairy that[…]
Three reasons to smile
1. Smile for Beauty’s Sake: According to a survey of more than 1,000 Americans nationwide, a smile is the most important physical feature that contributes[…]
Little evidence to support benefits of oil pulling
If you follow health or celebrity news you’ve likely heard the buzz on the latest natural health craze to hit the internet: Oil Pulling. As[…]