Blog
11 Aug. 2019, 11:51 am
Every August marks the Australian Dental Association’s annual oral health promotion event and which aims to educate and encourage Australians to look after their dental health. This year the campaign focuses on a new initiative to track oral health here in Australia.
11 Aug. 2019, 11:50 am
Oral Health week is important to us here at Diverse Dental as just like any part of the body if we fail to look after our mouth, then we will pay the price further down the road.
11 Aug. 2019, 11:49 am
Right now, we are holding a colouring competition for our younger patients and have already received some beautiful entries. If your child hasn’t entered yet, ask us for an entry form during your next visit or pop into our dental practice any time.
11 Aug. 2019, 11:47 am
Our regular patients will know we are a family-oriented practice and we warmly welcome patients of all ages, and especially young children. Teaching kids about the importance of dental care is enormously important, and we work with families to educate children in ways that are fun and engaging.
7 Jul. 2019, 2:24 pm
Getting your kids off to school in the mornings can be a rush, and unfortunately, many children will head off to school without a clean, healthy mouth. Worryingly, more than a few children begin their school lives with tooth decay, a completely avoidable disease.
7 Jul. 2019, 2:20 pm
It’s challenging to try to get children to brush for longer than 30 seconds, let alone the full two minutes, and then there is the issue of getting them to brush at least twice a day! Making it into a fun activity can help considerably, so why not try an incentive chart?
7 Jul. 2019, 2:17 pm
Have you ever gone away and forgotten your toothbrush? It happens to everybody occasionally, but it is possible to clean your teeth without a toothbrush. All you need is a paper towel and your toothpaste.
7 Jul. 2019, 2:11 pm
The health of your mouth greatly affects your overall health, as it is literally a gateway to your body. Studies have shown associations between poor gum health (gum disease) and serious general health complications like cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and dementia.
2 Jun. 2019, 4:22 pm
Canker sores or mouth ulcers are more prevalent during the colder winter months, but there are steps you can take to help prevent these painful sores.
2 Jun. 2019, 4:21 pm
Have you noticed your teeth are more sensitive as the weather gets colder? It’s a common complaint. During colder weather, your teeth can contract slightly, potentially causing microcracks that slightly open whenever you bite down, and which can allow unwanted sensations to penetrate your tooth nerves.