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How Can I Keep My Teeth Healthy and What Can I Do to Prevent Dental Problems? Certain foods you eat, whether or not you are a daily brusher/flosser, can break down the enamel, cause tooth decay, and other serious dental problems. Sugary beverages like soda cause acid in your mouth that break down your teeth’s enamel. When the enamel begins to break down, your teeth are more prone to decay. It is best to avoid soda, even diet soda. Candy also isn’t the best choice if your goal is a healthy mouth. We aren’t saying to avoid it at all costs, but if you want to indulge once in a while, choose your candy wisely. Sticky and chewy candy like gummies, dried fruit, and suckers. Because it takes a while to eat these candies, they tend to stick to your teeth much longer, giving the acid and bacteria from the sugar more time to do its damage. Can You Take Too Good of Care of Your Teeth? Yes! It may sound silly but, you actually can overbrush your teeth. Brushing too m...

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 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...