Cash for Halloween candy? Dr. Verwest buyback program
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD is offering an opportunity to children 13 years or under to trade in their Halloween candy[…]
Don’t Bottle Up the Oral Health Benefits of Fluoridated Water
Nearly 60 percent of caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water than tap water, potentially depriving kids of fluoride that is[…]
Don’t Pass on Your Dentophobia
Parents who are afraid to visit the dentist may pass the same fear on to their children, possibly keeping them from getting routine dental check-ups[…]
Ignorance Not Blissful for Your Children’s Oral Health
“What you don’t know won’t hurt you” is a popular idiom that couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to personal health. In[…]
Are Sports Drinks as Harmful to Kids’ Teeth as Soda?
While kids play sports in the summer heat, they will be tempted to gulp down large sugary sports and energy drinks to stay cool. Swigging[…]
How to Handle Tooth Trauma
As children head back to school, it is important to remember that dental emergencies can happen any time, any place. According to the 2013 Delta[…]
Are Two Annual Dental Visits One Too Many – or Not Enough?
For decades, conventional wisdom held that certain dental procedures were best practices and were right for all people. You brushed your teeth after every meal[…]
Kids Need to Brush Longer and More Often
Poor and infrequent brushing may be major obstacles keeping children from having excellent oral health and are the areas that cause caregivers the greatest concern.[…]
The Silent Signs of Gum Disease
Diabetes is a pervasive problem in America, a cultural epidemic with wide-ranging and potentially severe consequences. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Factsheet, 25.8 million[…]