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Dental care is one of the most important aspects of our lives. However, we don’t pay close attention to it as much as we do on our general health. It is estimated that 40% of the population in Australia does not visit the dentist. Out of the percentage that visits the dentist, a good number of them do not have a dental insurance plan. This in return makes dental fee too costly for them thus hindering them to visit the dentist regularly. Enrolling in a dental insurance plan just as we do with our overall health is one tip of ensuring that our oral hygiene remains healthy. Most dental insurance plans cover a broad range of dental services. Such services include dental examination, cleanings, root canals, dental implants among others. This means that you will not have to meet any out of pocket cost whenever you require any of such…

Take a minute and say a silent thank you for your jaw. The jaw helps you to chew, drink, talk and make facial expressions without thinking twice. That is part of why jaw pain can be frustrating and impossible to ignore. There are various causes of jaw pain, but on the bright side, your dentist may have many ways of addressing this problem. Here are several possible causes of jaw pain. – Teeth Grinding If you wake up with severe jaw pain, teeth grinding could be the problem. Teeth grinding happens when you move your jaw while clenching your teeth. Thisoften occurs during sleep and is commonly a result of anxiety and stress. Just like any other muscle that is overused, the jaw muscles can get cramped, causing pain and ache. – Temporomandibular joint disorder This is a disorder that is characterized by jaw tenderness and severe pain. Jaw muscles…

The general attitude towards dental emergencies among a majority of people is casual. People always have the notion that ‘It will never happen to me’. Just like so many aspects of our lives such as lifestyle, healthcare and diet we always have a tendency of hopping for the best. Thismakes usbe completely unprepared when the worst occurs. Statistics have it that more than five million teeth (adult and children) are knocked out every other year. So, there is a real need for people to familiarise themselves with emergency dental options at their disposal. This is something that everyone should do sooner rather than later. When a dental emergency of any kind occurs, it’s never too late to save your tooth as long as you get in touch with a dentist as soon as possible. The likelihood of saving your tooth is much high if you already have a contingency plan…