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[…]
Big Game, Big Taste: Healthy Snacks During Games
Chicken wings, minus the sweet BBQ sauce. If the sauce is sweet, it’s likely loaded with brown sugar. Instead, opt for a mustard- or vinegar-based[…]
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[…]
Healthy School Lunches
Sometimes getting your kids to eat healthy can feel like pulling teeth. as a father of three kids, I can relate to your struggle. Now[…]