8 Great Tips for Taking Care of Your Children’s Teeth
1. Remember, a child’s dental care begins before birth. A child’s teeth form between the third and sixth month of pregnancy. An expectant mother must practice good[…]
When Will My Baby’s Teeth Come In?
As with most things with children (as you’ll soon learn), their teeth will start come in when they’re ready. The age your child is when[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Medical or Cosmetic: Are Braces Really Necessary?
Anywhere between 50% and 80% of kids in the US are flashing metal-filled, rite-of-passage-to-teenagerdom smiles. But how many of those kids absolutely needed braces for[…]
15 Facts and Myths Concerning Cavities
Sugar is the prime cause of cavities. Myth, but almost a fact. In reality, bacteria in your mouth produces acid, which then attacks your teeth.[…]