Fast-paced lifestyle eroding teens’ teeth
Adolescence is the time of peak bone growth, a time when more nutrient-packed calories are essential to fuel growing bodies and strengthen teeth and[…]
The do’s and don’ts of teething treatments
When a baby’s first teeth come in, it can be a pain for the whole family. Incisors usually break through around age 6 months, leaving[…]
Cough syrup and cavities
It’s that time of year when coughs, colds and flu can make your life miserable. And like most people, you’ll probably reach for an over-the-counter[…]
Chewing tobacco, boys and baseball
Likely users of chewing tobacco are teenage boys who play baseball. But no matter who is using it, chewing tobacco and other forms of smokeless[…]
Caring for your children’s teeth
Start dental visits during infancy The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends bringing your child to the dentist before his or her first birthday. At[…]
Caring for teeth with braces
Braces are often placed in patients between 10 and 14 years of age to correct crooked or overcrowded teeth. “The benefits of braces are many,”[…]
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers to sponsor movie nights
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will sponsor family movie nights at the Alliance for the Arts for the 2016 season. This[…]
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[…]