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How Often Do You Need a Teeth Cleaning? Most people (and most dentists) are misinformed as to how many times during the year they should get their teeth cleaned. Almost no one, except periodontists and some better-educated dentists know what the basis for setting the timing of cleanings. The truth is that 80% of the population either has or is going to get periodontal disease, which is a disease of the gums and bone that leads to gum recession and bone loss. Periodontal disease is known to cause heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis and premature birth and diabetes, among other illnesses. WHEN TO GET PROFESSIONAL TEETH  CLEANING So how often should the average citizen get their teeth cleaned and why? Long-term studies show that for patients who are treated for periodontal disease will maintain their health best if they had their teeth cleaned every 12 weeks. Most practices for most patients will push that out to 14 weeks because we don’t follow a lunar cal...

Dental Tourism Kerala Dental Tourism itself defines that people traveling to different countries for affordable dental treatments, surgeries or care, which generally are very high in rates in one’s own nation. kerala has been taken as the most preferable destination for dental tourism in the world due to low-cost dental treatments. While exploring Kerala, MS Dental Kovalam with highly trained dentists and specialists in general and cosmetic dentistry is one of the best destination to save BIG without compromising on quality. Like you might be required root canal treatment which costs up to $600 and a tooth crowning around $40000, but in India, at MS Dental Clinic you will cost for the same procedures less than $125. At MS Dental Kovalam ,Kerala, we enable international patients to get a complete travel and dental solutions at minimum possible rates. We strive to attain the utmost standard of consumer service and to take the very best care of you. So Come, L...

MS DENTAL KOVALAM Smiles are one of the most influential tools of mankind. Just one can lift our spirit or give us the strength to persevere. With a smile, we can disarm the guarded and revive the weary. It isn’t just a sentiment we feel within our hearts, but one backed by science. There is strength in our smile, which may be why we put so much effort into making it shine. Professional teeth whitening is a popular service. So much, in fact, that it has become a multi-billion dollar industry. But what is it exactly about this procedure that can turn a yellow grin into a sterling smile? Discover how the teeth whitening process works, along with what you should know before setting an appointment. How Does Teeth Whitening Work? There are a lot of teeth whitening products on the market, but that doesn’t mean you should buy into them. The popularity of teeth whitening services has led to a booming industry, but one that isn’t necessarily regulated a...

MS DENTAL Kovalam,Kerala Best Ways to Reduce Tooth Sensitivity: 7 Ways to Find Relief While tooth sensitivity is a common condition, it can be painful and uncomfortable, and begin to interfere with your daily life. But don’t worry! If you are feeling frustrated, there are some simple ways you can find relief and reduce your tooth sensitivity. Here are the 7 best tips from our  dentist: Brush gently. Contrary to popular opinion, vigorous brushing won’t make your teeth any cleaner, but can increase your risk for tooth sensitivity. This is because being too rough can cause gum recession, exposing the nerve and setting you up for pain. Avoid acidic food and drinks. Constant exposure to drinks such as red wine, soda, and certain fruit juices can wear away your enamel. Try to limit these foods and drinks and try to brush about 30 minutes after eating them. Even if you don’t have tooth sensitivity yet, be cautious about consuming them as enamel loss is irreversib...

MS DENTAL KOVALAM,KERALA A lot of people chew gum habitually and mindlessly, chewing away for hours each day, but have you ever thought about the effects chewing gum may have on your oral health? Today, MS Dental & Maxillofacial centre talks about the pros and cons of chewing gum. Over the past few years there has been a huge debate on how chewing gum affects your oral health. Some people say chewing gum is good for you, while some say it’s bad. In reality, there are both advantages and disadvantages. The following information explains the pros and cons of gum chewing and how it affects your oral health. List of the Pros of Chewing Gum Eliminates bacteria Gum chewing stimulates saliva production, which lessens the amount of bacteria in the mouth. It is essentially the body’s natural mouthwash. Sugar-free gum that contains xylitol increase saliva production and also slows the growth of a cavity causing bacteria in the mouth called Streptococcus mutans...

MS Dental & Maxillofacial Centre Kovalam,Trivandrum,Kerala How can a pedodontist help your child have healthy smiles? If you are a parent that always has a hard time getting your child to visit a dentist, then don’t feel like you have to force him to sit in the chair anymore. Pedodontists are easy to find in your area, and they are especially trained to care for children—even children who are rambunctious or who fear dental procedures. Dentists who specialize in the dental care for children are called pediatric dentists, “ kid dentists ,” or are technically referred to as  Pedodontists . Pedodontists are dedicated to attending to the every need of a child’s teeth from birth to young adulthood. A pedodontist cares for children by doing fillings, tooth extractions, periodontal disease treatments, tooth diagnoses and treatment, preventive dentistry, dental maintenance, and of course, assessing their patients’ teeth from time-to-time to ensure that adult ...

MS Dental & Maxillofacial Centre  Kovalam Composite Filling Composite resins, also known as tooth-colored fillings, provide a discrete, long-lasting solution to restoring decayed or damaged teeth. This procedure is ideal for patients who have experienced damage to their teeth, whether it be from tooth decay or a broken tooth, and would like to revive their smile in the most unobtrusive, yet effective, way. Our dentists at MS Dental have successfully completed countless composite fillings for a variety of patients. We take pride in giving our patients superior dental care while also completing dental procedures in the most effective and beneficial way possible. What are Composite Fillings? Composite fillings are tooth-colored solutions to repairing decay, cracks, or fractures in your teeth. Once the decayed or affected part of your tooth is removed, the now empty area is replaced with the composite filling. Fillings can be made of many differe...

MS Dental and Maxillofacial Centre, Kovalam,Trivandrum What is a root canal? A root canal is a procedure that is performed in order to treat the pulp of a tooth that has undergone decay and has chances of becoming infected. The pulp of the tooth refers to the soft substance located in the center of the tooth and it consists of the nerves, blood vessels, and tissues.   When is it necessary to get a root canal treatment done? A root canal is necessary when there is tooth or jaw pain: The tooth pain might be caused due to heat or cold sensitivity, but generally, heat sensitivity is more characteristic of the need for root canal treatment. When a tooth has become infected: An infection occurs when the pulp of the tooth dies and there is pus formation. A deep cavity might also lead to an infected tooth. A tooth may undergo trauma: This results in the nerve of the tooth eventually dying which may take place immediately after the trauma or after a period of a few m...

PEDODONTICS AND ORTHODONTICS GO HAND IN HAND TO GIVE YOUR CHILD HEALTHY SMILE MS DENTAL & MAXILLOFACIAL CENTRE,  KOVALAM ,TRIVANDRUM,KERALA Pedodontics and Orthodontics go hand in hand. According to Dental  experts, orthodontics is an important part of pediatric dentistry, as it can help treat orthodontic problems in your kids, before they become harder to treat or may even become permanent, hampering your child’s speech, health and personality.  Orthodontics for early detection of abnormal bites in children Abnormal bites, usually become evident between the age of 6 and 12; detecting and correcting the problems early can create a beautiful looking smile, a confident personality and most importantly a healthier mouth. Why start orthodontic treatment early in kids? Many of the permanent teeth are erupting during the growing up years of your child. A thorough orthodontic evaluation by an expert dentist will help determine if serious orthodontic proble...

MS DENTAL & MAXILLOFACIAL CENTRE KOVALAM Are Braces Making Your Morning Breath Worse? Bad breath is a common problem that many people deal with every day. The issue can be more prominent for people wearing braces, as bad breath tends to be more pronounced in the morning. Here, we'll look at what causes bad breath in the morning and why it's much worse for people with braces. Causes of Bad Breath in the Morning Bad breath in the morning is basically caused by a dry mouth. When we fall asleep at night, our bodies slow the production of saliva naturally, thereby causing bacteria to thrive. The end result of bacteria having a field day in our mouths is the production of sulfur gas, which has a foul smell. Why Wearing Braces Worsens Your Breath in the Morning People with braces often experience worse bouts of bad breath in the morning. This is because such people are affected by bacteria more as it's harder to remove all food particles from the mouth, even ...

MS DENTAL KOVALAM Root canal therapy – when a filling isn’t enough When it comes to general dentistry, few procedures get more complex and technically demanding that   root canal therapy   (endodontic treatment). It is no wonder that patients are sometimes overwhelmed by the information overload they are given at each appointment. Here is some useful information regarding root canal therapy and why it is performed so regularly. There are generally 2 indications for root canal therapy that are mutually  inclusive : Decay and/or tooth structure loss has progressed to such an extent that a  simple filling  to fill the defect is simply insufficient to cease patient symptoms The amount of tooth structure remaining can still be used for a proper filling or appropriate dental prosthesis When we recommend that a tooth undergoes root canal therapy, you can generally assume that this means the tooth in question is worth your time saving (instead o...