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 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[…]
To Pull or Not to Pull? Child’s Loose Tooth
The simple answer? No. To be on the safe side, you should encourage your child to pull it out himself instead. Only your child can[…]
Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Braces
A smile is priceless. (Remember that, Mom and Dad, when the first orthodontist bill arrives!) And a straight smile is one of the best things[…]
Teaching Your Child To Floss
Let’s face it – as adults, we generally don’t floss, despite the constant nagging from our dentists and the guilt-ridden, embarrassed responses we’re forced to[…]
20 Smart Snacks for Healthy Teeth
Getting your kids to eat fruit, veggies and yogurt instead of candy, chips and ice cream might feel like pulling teeth. But it’s important to encourage[…]
Parents: Win A CRUISE!
Attention Parents: Dr. Tim Verwest is giving away a cruise to one lucky couple! All you have to do is review us on Google+. The[…]
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month with Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Join[…]
Kids Photo Contest!
Dr. Verwest is hosting a Kids Photo Contest! The contest ends February 28, 2014! Click the link above to find out more!