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How to Teach Good Dental Health Habits to Your Children    Habits — both good and bad — often start at an early age for everyone. It would be nice to start your children early with good, healthy habits, right? When it comes to dental health, you can! Practicing good oral hygiene is one of the easier habits to teach. Here are some essential dental care habits you will want to instill in your children, as well as yourself. Practice and explain daily dental care .  Good dental health habits should start even before teeth appear by wiping your baby's gums with a clean, wet cloth after every feeding. Once teeth appear, switch to brushing with just a smear of toothpaste until age 2, when you can increase to a pea-sized amount. As your child matures, be sure to teach them how to brush and floss for themselves, primarily by modeling the behavior for them. Visit the dentist early .  Besides daily hygiene, regular professional dental care is one of the best habit...

How To Unlock The Secret Of Good Dental Health?  Many parents can become anxious about their child’s dental health , feeling overwhelmed by busy schedules and a world full of sugary treats The truth is, keeping your children cavity free can be easier than your think. The key to good oral health for your kids is in your hands because it starts with teaching them the most basic skill: how to care for their teeth, and in a relaxed, happy setting. At home basics : brushing twice a day, flossing once a day Teaching your children how to brush and floss correctly has to start at an early age. If you let your baby see you brushing, even making a game of it, they could be more likely to want to pick up a brush when it’s their turn. At the point where your child can hold a brush, show them how it’s done, and remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect. Same goes for flossing. Let them see how you floss, and then show them how to do it. These basics can help your child have healthy teeth ...

What's the Science Behind Teeth Whitening? Over the years, your teeth can become discolored by things such as poor dental hygiene, teeth grinding, tobacco, and dark-colored drinks like coffee, red wine, and soda. As you age and consume foods and beverages that are sugary or acidic, your enamel (the outer layer of teeth) weakens and thins, which allows your dentin (the underlying yellow layer of teeth) to show through. Teeth whitening agents can solve your discoloration woes by either removing surface stains from the hard shell enamel or by changing the color of the dentin. Whitening toothpastes contain mild abrasives that help remove surface stains from enamel. But to change the color of dentin and achieve a more dramatic result, your smile will require bleach-based whiteners that contain carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. These chemicals release oxygen into the teeth as they break down, making the teeth appear lighter and more like the smile of your dreams. What ...

How Gum Disease Effects on Physical Health? The effects of periodontal disease can range from mild to severe, as with any infection in the body. Periodontal disease can cause mild redness and swelling of the gums, also known as gingivitis or more severe destruction of the teeth and bone structure. The destruction of the tooth’s bony structure can lead to tooth loss and the spread of bacteria throughout the rest of the body. In recent years, research has found that people suffering from periodontal disease are at higher risk of developing the following conditions: Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Chronic respiratory disease Dementia Complications in pregnancy The close association between these conditions and periodontal disease is inflammation which plays a key role in the cause and effect of the disease. The bottom line is that if plaque is not properly removed from the teeth and gums, it can release toxins which work to inflame the gums. This results in the...

The Different Types of Dental Veneers Are you dreaming of a perfect smile but have chipped teeth, discolored teeth, significant gaps in between the teeth or another dental issue? Improve your smile and confidence with veneers applied by a cosmetic dentist.  Veneers  can reshape and even out the teeth, fill in the gaps and give a beautiful, pearly white smile to show off. Not only do they enhance a smile, but they also protect teeth . FIVE TYPES OF VENEERS Porcelain Composite Palatal Lumineers Non-permanent veneers PORCELAIN VENEERS Porcelain veneers, otherwise known as traditional veneers, started as a temporary solution to improve the smiles of actors in the late 1930s. These veneers are a thin ceramic shell bonded to the front side of the teeth. This method is a popular and permanent solution to undesired smiles. Porcelain veneers can last for at least ten years. With the right dentist and dental care maintenance, they can even last over 20 years. ...

In an ideal world, you would never lose any of your teeth to decay, injury, disease, or another form of dental damage. Unfortunately, many people deal with the reality of missing teeth every day.  At MS Dental Kovalam we strive to provide the most advanced, effective cosmetic and restorative treatments. That’s why we offer  dental implants . These are titanium posts inserted into the jawbone, where they fuse with the existing tissue to form a stable foundation for a variety of restorations, from crowns to dentures. In the following blog, we describe the top five benefits of dental implants. 1. They allow you to keep your healthy teeth intact. Getting a traditional crown or bridge placed typically requires modifying otherwise healthy teeth just so the prosthesis can anchor to them. This is unfortunate because it involves shaving down perfectly undamaged enamel and increasing oral health risks for these teeth. Dental implants can easily replace single teeth or securel...

What Causes Cavities?                 Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease—5 times more common than asthma, 4 times more common than childhood obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes. But, cavities are nearly entirely preventable and treatable. Here’s some common causes for cavities, and how to defeat cavities .   Poor Dietary Choices   One of the primary ways parents can help prevent cavities in their children’s mouth is by providing them with a healthy diet. Many parents understand the overall importance of a healthy diet , but are unaware of some dietary habits that could also increase their child’s cavity risk. When preparing your child’s diet, try to incorporate as many nutrient-rich foods as possible. Focus on adding whole grains, healthy proteins like beans and nuts, and fibrous vegetables like carrots and celery – which clean teeth as the...