Facts About Fluoride
Did you wonder about any of the myths you’ve been hearing about fluoride? Well we have a few solid facts to set the record straight![…]
Why Tongue Scrapers and Cleaners are Important
You may not always think of going the extra mile to clean your tongue but the benefits from doing so may be worth it. The[…]
How to Get The Best out of Retainers
So the day has finally come to get your braces off and you can’t wait to show the world your new smile. But did you[…]
Types of Teeth
Did you know that there are about twenty teeth in your mouth by age two that eventually grow to thirty-two teeth as an adult? Yes,[…]
Old vs. New Toothbrushes: When to Replace Them
At Pediatric Dentistry of Florida, we want to kick off the new year with your oral hygiene being on point. You may have mastered the[…]
Dr. Verwest donates to foster care children in Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 6, 2016) – Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD donated toothbrushes to foster care children in Lee County.[…]
Dentist donates over 15,000 toothbrushes in 2015
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD gave away over 15,000 free toothbrushes during dental presentations in 2015. Children in Lee, Collier, and[…]
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[…]
5 tips to keep teeth healthy over the holidays
No matter how much you love your dentist, he or she probably doesn’t top the list of people you want to spend quality time with[…]