Gum Disease in Children
Gum disease doesn’t discriminate by age. It’ll find any worthy victim who doesn’t have good oral health. In fact, the primary cause of gum disease[…]
20 Smart Snacks for Healthy Teeth
Getting your kids to eat fruit, veggies and yogurt instead of candy, chips and ice cream might feel like pulling teeth. But it’s important to encourage[…]
The #1 Key to Your Child’s Oral Health
Children today have a much better shot at a lifetime of good oral health than their parents did simply because of the recent improvements in[…]
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers donates to Tropic Isles Elementary
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 16, 2015) – Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD donated 100 toothbrushes to Tropic Isles Elementary community problem[…]
The Psychological Consequences of Bad Teeth
It’s easy to see the physical benefits of good teeth – proper chewing (which allows for a good diet), sleeping well (without chronic pain from[…]
Did You Know: Toothbrush Trivia
The toothbrush you recognize today was not invented until 1938. Before then, people would chew on the end of a twig to splay it and[…]
Fun Dental Facts
At Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD we try to have fun with our blog posts! Below are 10 interesting dental facts[…]
Fun Ways to Recycle Your Toothbrush
We are supposed to replace our toothbrushes every 3 months, when there is noticeable wear, or when we have an illness. So on average, a[…]
Free Dental Health and Oral Hygiene Presentations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 17, 2014) – Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD gave away over 20,000 free toothbrushes during dental presentations[…]
Local Dentist Helps Children Attend Theatre Performance
FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 10, 2014) – Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD supported 50 children in attendance of the Lunchbox performance,[…]