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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 5 WAYS TO PREVENT TOOTH LOSS First, the good news: rates of tooth loss (both partial and full) have dropped considerably since the 1970s, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Now, the not-so-good news: tooth loss is still a fact of life for many people. According to the NIDCR’s statistics, the average adult has around 25 teeth in their mouth. To put that in perspective, adults should have 32 teeth if wisdom teeth are included. Although tooth loss might seem like something you can’t avoid and is often assumed to be a natural part of getting older, there are steps you can take to help you keep your teeth throughout your life. 1.  Practice Good Oral Care One of the most effective ways to keep your teeth is to take excellent care of them throughout your life. You can do that by brushing them at least twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste and by flossing daily. Brushing your teeth with 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 ...

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...