Level 9/460 Bourke St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne VIC 3000
Dental crowns are an important treatment in both cosmetic and traditional dentistry. A crown is actually a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over the tooth to protect it, to prevent further damage and enable it to be fully functional. Having a crown fitted will often avoid extraction of the tooth.
A dental crown may be warranted when a tooth is weakened, broken or damaged due to decay, large fillings or trauma. This procedure is also used to support a bridge or to cover a dental implant.
At Era Health Dental we recommend dental porcelain crowns because they are strong, durable and look like natural teeth. However, crowns can also be made from composite resins.
If you have been recommended to have a dental crown fitted, you can expect at least two appointments. At the first visit, your teeth will be carefully examined, x-rays will be taken to check the health of your teeth and then the teeth will be prepared for the crown. If you need more than one tooth crowned, they can be done at the same time. Sometimes teeth need to reshaped or filled to accommodate the crown. Impressions will then be taken so that the crowns can be made to exactly fit your teeth.
Sometimes the dentist will decide to fit temporary crowns while the permanent ones are being made. These help to protect your teeth and help you get used to having them. At the second appointment, your new crowns are fitted permanently in place. The dentist will explain any special care requirements to you but a good oral hygiene routine is generally all that is needed to keep your teeth and dental crowns healthy. A check-up every six months will allow your dentist to examine the crown.
If you think that dental crowns can help you retain a damaged tooth or improve the look of it, call Era Health Dental Clinic Melbourne today to make an appointment to discuss your situation with one of our professional dentists.
Luckily it only takes a second to check your coolant level. Most cars these days have a translucent coolant overflow tank right next to the radiator. It’s white plastic, but you can see inside to see if there’s enough juice to keep things safe. You’ll also see markings on the side telling you the low and high levels to work with. Always check your coolant level when the car is cold.
Measure your tire pressure monthly. Tires are permeable and tend to lose about 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, so it is important to regularly measure their pressure. Tires also lose pressure as the air temperature drops (about 1 psi for every 5°C drop in temperature), so remember to measure your tire pressure year-round.
A lot of people think you have to get the best blades out there,” he says. “But there’s not a lot difference between a $7.99 and a $15.99 blade. Even the good ones are still going to wear out. You’ll get more life out of replacing a $7.99 blades twice a year than trying to make a $15 one last all year.
If you purchase them retail, most auto part retailers will install the wiper blades for you.
Try the Bluenose test: place a dime in the tire’s groove with the Bluenose’s Sails facing down. If you can see the top of the Bluenose mass and sails, then your tires have sailed long enough and needs replacing. However, this test will not work with performance or off-road tires.
Tires are manufactured with .wear bars. The bar becomes exposed when there is less than 1.6 mm of tread depth remaining on your tire. Tires must be replaced when the wear bar is visible and even with the neighbouring tread block.