Imagine being thirsty. Now imagine being really thirsty all of the time. Like really, really thirsty. What you’re experiencing can be xerostomia or “dry mouth” and it affects around 65% of the world’s population. Dry mouth occurs when your mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva, leaving your mouth feeling dry and itchy from a lack of
We’ve all felt it, whether it be a nice big bowl of ice cream or a spoonful of hot soup, sometimes your teeth are simply not up to the task and you’re greeted by a quick and unpleasant bout of pain. For the most part, this sort of situation can be caused by an undiscovered
As you age, your lifestyle and health needs change. But does that mean your dental health should change too? Today Karalee Family Dental, your Chuwar Dentist, will be looking at commonly associated age-related dental problems and discovering if dental habits and treatment should change as we get older. Continue reading to find out if your
A dazzling smile can turn a lot of heads and bring you the confidence you never knew you had. To maintain your white teeth, you’ll need to keep up with good dental habits and regular check-ups with your friendly North Ipswich Dentist. Today Karalee Family Dental will talk about five foods to avoid for white
Bad breath (halitosis) can dampen the mood in any situation. On the dance floor, at a job interview, on a romantic dinner for two, you want fresh breath. Bad breath is often caused by bacteria breaking down food particles, tooth decay, gum disease, certain medications, stomach or throat problems. Today at Karalee Family Dental, your
The festive season is upon us, so now’s the time to get inspired by Australian festive foods. If they’re good for you too, well that’s just a bonus! Here are some tooth-friendly recipes great for the summer festive season, while still keeping your Augustine Heights dentist happy. Brie and strawberry skewers and a fruit
The dentist. Now we know that to some of you that may be the scariest word in the English language – in fact, chances are you’ve even been ‘ghosting’ your dentist for years now… Never fear, we’re here today to make you feel better about the word. How? By pointing out some very valid reasons
When many of us think of dental procedures, images of fillings and drills may come to mind. This is understandable since modern dentistry has relied greatly on these methods and tools to treat oral diseases. This may be changing, though, as more minimally invasive dentistry techniques are gaining popularity within the industry. What exactly do