8 Great Tips for Taking Care of Your Children’s Teeth
1. Remember, a child’s dental care begins before birth. A child’s teeth form between the third and sixth month of pregnancy. An expectant mother must practice good[…]
How Does a Pacifier Affect My Baby’s Teeth?
Almost all children suck on their fingers or a pacifier. And if you have one of those kids that can’t seem to calm down for[…]
When Will My Baby’s Teeth Come In?
As with most things with children (as you’ll soon learn), their teeth will start come in when they’re ready. The age your child is when[…]
What are Dental Sealants and Does My Child Need Them?
Dental sealants are a quick, easy, and relatively cheap (as opposed to the dentist bills you’ll accumulate for root canals) solution for preventing cavities. Although[…]
8 Ways to Improve Oral Health at Home
1. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS MAKE BRUSHING FUN Encourage your child to brush their teeth by making it a rewarding experience. Keep track of your child’s brushing habits[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]