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3 REASONS WHY ROOT CANALS ARE NECESSARY AND VALUABLE PROCEDURES For many people, the mere words “you need a root canal” are enough to set off a feeling of panic. This does not need to be the case. This much maligned dental procedure is often necessary and has a lot of value. As far as how painful it is—with today’s modern dentistry, it’s really no worse than getting your run-of-the- mill filling. #1— A Root Canal Relieves Your Pain Many times when people go to the dentist for a toothache, it is because there is an infection deep within the root of the tooth. The pain can be excruciating—and is actually far worse than the root canal procedure itself. During the procedure, the area around the infected tooth will be numbed so you won’t feel a thing. Afterward, you’ll feel relief because you will no longer have a painful toothache! #2—A Root Canal Saves Your Tooth If you let a tooth infection go and do not seek treatment, chances are you will eventually lose that tooth. ...

3 REASONS WHY ROOT CANALS ARE NECESSARY AND VALUABLE PROCEDURES For many people, the mere words “you need a root canal” are enough to set off a feeling of panic. This does not need to be the case. This much maligned dental procedure is often necessary and has a lot of value. As far as how painful it is—with today’s modern dentistry, it’s really no worse than getting your run-of-the- mill filling. #1— A Root Canal Relieves Your Pain Many times when people go to the dentist for a toothache, it is because there is an infection deep within the root of the tooth. The pain can be excruciating—and is actually far worse than the root canal procedure itself. During the procedure, the area around the infected tooth will be numbed so you won’t feel a thing. Afterward, you’ll feel relief because you will no longer have a painful toothache! #2—A Root Canal Saves Your Tooth If you let a tooth infection go and do not seek treatment, chances are you will eventually lose that tooth. ...

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 ...

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...