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St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | March 12, 2024

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one of those tall leprechauns hats,

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Do You Suffer From Sleep Apnea?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | March 5, 2024

At Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without enough sleep, daytime exhaustion is the most immediate consequence. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that an indicate serious health problems. The most common symptom is

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Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | February 27, 2024

Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque is one of the major causes of tooth decay and gum disease, and our teeth are under daily attack by this filmy menace. What are the facts about plaque, and

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Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | February 20, 2024

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your faucet. It might not be the most adventurous choice, but drinking a tall glass of fresh tap water is refreshing in so many healthy ways. Physical Health Water conveniently available

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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