Teens: Watch your mouth!
Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people between the ages of 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control[…]
Sealants can stop cavities before they begin
Children are prone to cavities because of the natural shape of their growing teeth. When first molars come in around age 6, deep crevices called[…]
Pacifying toddlers can harm development of teeth
For fussy babies, a pacifier can calm and soothe. However, dental experts warn that once a child reaches the preschool years, a pacifier can become[…]
Oral health gives clues about eating disorders
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) estimates that in the United States, nearly 10 million women and 1 million men are affected by anorexia or[…]
If your child needs anesthesia
If your child needs a difficult or complex dental procedure, your dentist may recommend options for sedation to help control your child’s anxiety. It’s important[…]
Dentist donates over 15,000 toothbrushes in 2015
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD gave away over 15,000 free toothbrushes during dental presentations in 2015. Children in Lee, Collier, and[…]
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[…]