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With So Many Types Of Braces, Which Is Best For You? Dental braces have become more common nowadays. In fact,  nearly 4 million people in the India are wearing braces at any one time , while dental braces used to be all metal, you will find many different types of braces today. Discovering the Different Types of Braces If you’re considering braces for yourself or your child, you have many options. Your orthodontist will help you make the best choice for your scenario, but here are the basics of each type. Traditional metal braces  are made of the stainless steel brackets and wires that inspired the term “metal mouth” years ago. Fortunately, today’s metal braces are noticeably smaller. And new heat-activated arch wires move your teeth more quickly and less painfully as they respond to your body’s heat. Ceramic braces  mock metal braces in shape and size but they use tooth-colored or clear ceramic brackets that  blend more naturally into your ...

5 Cosmetic dental Procedures to Bring Your Smile Back Improving your smile can improve the quality of your life.  You walk around smiling more, feeling more confident than you did before. Cosmetic dentistry procedures can give that to you.   MS Dental  has options for those people who are conscious about their crooked, stained, or missing teeth. Here are 5 cosmetic dentistry procedures that will give you that winning smile. Teeth Whitening It’s not unusual for your teeth to become dull or stained as the years go by. Whitening treatments erase the stains that penetrate your tooth enamel and can lighten your teeth an average of three to eight shades. If you avoid brightly colored foods and beverages, your smile will stay whiter for several years. Veneers While cosmetic tooth whitening is the first line of treatment for dull, stained teeth, sometimes another approach is needed. In this case, your dental professional may recommend veneers. Veneers are composed ...

4 SIGNS YOU NEED URGENT DENTAL CARE Most dental problems have one thing in common: they get more serious the longer you leave them alone. The best way to deal with a possible dental problem is to address it right away. The faster you have a dentist treat your problem professionally, the lower the chance it becomes something very serious. That’s what seeking urgent dental car e is all about. When it comes to dental problems, there’s virtually no such thing as being “too cautious.” If you suspect you have a dental problem, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you have any of the following symptoms, you should go see your dentist right away. By solving your little problem right away, we can keep it from becoming a bigger problem. YOUR GUMS ARE BLEEDING Don’t panic: bleeding gums are not always a sign of a dental emergency. They are, however, a sign that your gums aren’t as healthy as they should be. Usually, gums first begin to bleed because of the early s...

When your tooth is hurting due to an infection, you may be wondering if you should get it fixed and save your tooth or replace it with an implant. Before you decide on the latter option, consider that an implant will never replace your natural tooth. An implant, though new and and shiny white is something you should consider only if your tooth cannot be saved. There are several options for a tooth that has decayed: If the damage is not extensive, a root canal treatment may be performed. The tooth may also be extracted and replaced with a synthetic tooth that is implanted. When an implant is not an option, then dentures are used. The least desired solution is extraction without replacement, which will leave a hole in your mouth. Benefits of Your Natural Tooth From our experience, there is no better implant than the natural tooth. Saving your natural tooth has several benefits that cannot be received from dental implants. By saving your natural tooth, you maintain t...

Dental Veneers A common cosmetic dentistry treatment, veneers are a popular solution for people with stained or misshapen teeth. Our expert cosmetic dentists are able to provide custom dental veneers to help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. What are Dental Veneers? Sometimes called “laminates,” dental veneers are custom-made, wafer-thin shells comprised of tooth-colored materials, which are designed to mimic the appearance of natural teeth. Bonded to the exterior surface of a tooth, a veneer is able to effectively change the shape, color, length or size of teeth to improve their overall appearance. Dental veneers are comprised of either porcelain or a resin composite material. Although they tend to be more expensive, porcelain veneers usually do a better job of mimicking the light-reflecting characteristics of natural teeth. They are also more durable and tend to resist stains better than resin veneers. Our knowledgeable dental professionals can help you ch...

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 ...