Wearing the Wires: Kids and Braces
Once upon a time, kids who wore braces were teased by their peers with mean-spirited nicknames such as brace face, tinsel teeth, zipper lips and[…]
Dr. Verwest Sponsors Energy for Life Walkathon
Pediatric Dentistry of Ft. Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD will sponsor the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation’s Energy for Life Walkathon. The walkathon will be held[…]
Traits of Toothpaste
Toothpaste – it has been the foundation of the most basic of daily oral health routines dating back to ancient civilizations. But, how many people[…]
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[…]