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Team Dark Chocolate

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | February 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and sometimes even binge eating of sweets. It’s hard to look the other way when grocery stores and pharmacies are invaded with goodies connected to the Valentine’s Day theme, and especially

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When should I floss during the day?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | February 6, 2024

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Port Washington, New York office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your teeth,

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The Science of Sugar

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 30, 2024

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie or a hero you’re having? A sub? Grinder? Po’boy? “Sugar,” though, is a single word which has taken on many meanings, from casual endearment to monosaccharide molecule. Today, we’re examining

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Just What Is Plaque?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 23, 2024

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us to brush? But if you’re in a curious mood, you might be wondering just how this soft, fuzzy film accomplishes all that damage. Let’s take a closer look at the

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What is a root canal?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 16, 2024

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the doctor will explain the steps in person before your scheduled root canal. Here are some reasons why you may need one and how it will be done when you

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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 2, 2024

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re donning your protective gear, don’t forget to protect your teeth as well. This sport actually tallies one of the highest counts of dental injuries. Running, jumping, and diving for the

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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year’s Eve

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 26, 2023

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, another year of surviving the crazy world we live in, a time to refocus on the things we want for ourselves, a celebration with those we love … the list

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How do I prevent oral cancer?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 12, 2023

The fact is, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, resulting in more than 8,000 deaths. Men face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women, and men who are over age 50 face the greatest risk. The American Cancer Society recommends an oral cancer screening

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When should a filling be replaced?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 5, 2023

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal function and shape. Silver (amalgam) and tooth-colored (composite) fillings last a long time, though they can develop decay when the integrity is compromised by open margins, fracture, or recurrent decay.

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My teeth don’t line up any more. Why?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 28, 2023

If your teeth don’t line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually be applied to any condition that occurs because the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is inflamed. The temporomandibular joint is essentially the hinge that holds your lower jaw to your skull, and