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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers sponsors spring carnival
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will sponsor the 3rd annual Kids Spring Carnival benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest[…]