It is bad enough that winter has arrived in Australia, and the sharp plummet in temperature has your teeth shivering most mornings. When your teeth start to ache during this seasonal cold spell, then you need to start considering what is causing the problem. Dental dramas in winter are not uncommon and can be caused by a number of things. So, here are three of the most common causes of sore teeth in winter so that you can decide whether a trip to the dentist is needed.
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If you're registering with a fresh dental clinic after moving to a new area, then you may be given a choice of dentists. While you may be happy to try any of the dentists in the practice, there are times when doing a little research into your choice is useful.
How can you choose the best dentist for your needs?
Work Out What You Need From the Dentist
There may be times when you want to sign up with a dentist with particular skills or areas of specialisation.
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Dental crowns are permanent, custom-made restorations that resemble a hollow, tooth-shaped cap placed over a natural tooth. Crowns are designed to be used in implant cases when a missing tooth needs to be replaced if it has been lost due to decay, disease or an accident. Usually, a dentist inserts the artificial dental implant into the jaw bone to offer support and hold a crown in place. This is helpful because there isn't a root structure or natural tooth to do so.
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Dental implants are a convenient solution to the problem of missing teeth, but many people shy away from them because they are afraid of either the cost or the fitting procedure. If you are not sure whether dental implants are right for you, take a look at these five benefits of implants, and then contact your dentist for advice.
1. Dental Implants Require Very Little Maintenance
Whereas other tooth replacement solutions, such as dentures, require daily attention to keep them working well, dental implants are easy to care for.
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Orthodontic work doesn't have a fixed end date. All people's teeth are different and react to bracing in different ways. So, when you asked your orthodontist how long your child would have to wear braces, you probably got an estimate based on the orthodontist's past experience and your child's teeth. The orthodontist may have told you that the work might take longer than their estimate, but orthodontists generally don't mention the possibility of shorter brace times.
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