Important Oral Health Habits for Young Children
Tooth decay can develop any time after the first tooth comes in, starting around 6 months old, and good habits should begin even earlier. Only[…]
Help With Sensitive Teeth
One of the most common dental complaints involves sensitive teeth. Whether it’s biting into a cold ice cream cone or drinking a hot beverage, the[…]
How Often Should my Child go to the Dentist?
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities and[…]
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers to match car wash donations
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will match all donations made during the annual New Horizons of Southwest Florida Super Teens Club[…]
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers Inaugural Snow Day 2015
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will host an inaugural community fundraiser ‘Snow Day 2015’ on October 3, from 11:00 AM to[…]
Is Mouthwash Safe for my Child?
Mouthwashes kill germs that cause plaque, cavities, and gingivitis. Adults also like the minty, fresh feeling that follows a mouthwash rinse. Many of our patients[…]
Tooth Friendly Foods
Did you know that every time your children have a snack, the cavity-causing bacteria in their mouths have one, too? When mom and dad choose[…]
Preventing Tooth Decay
If you think cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, think again; tooth decay, which is actually an infectious disease caused by bacteria, is completely[…]
Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
What happened to these teeth!? Why does this little 2-year-old’s teeth look like this? These are cavities, and they are a result of what is[…]
Developing a Dental Checkup Habit
Next to brushing and flossing, a regular dental checkup is the single most important thing you can do for a healthy mouth. It’s also one[…]