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Thanksgiving Trivia

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 21, 2023

At Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is no historical evidence that turkey was eaten

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My mouth is dry. What can I do?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 14, 2023

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you certainly want to change if possible. So, if you find yourself in the unpleasant

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Getting Ready for Winter

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 7, 2023

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some easy steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy during this icy season. Remember to Hydrate Dehydration is dangerous for your health in general, and it’s

Teeth Grinding

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 31, 2023

It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with: If you suffer from any or all of these symptoms, you might be one of the millions of people who have a sleep-related disorder called bruxism, better known as teeth grinding. There are any number of causes that

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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 24, 2023

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington is going to involve a full-blown tantrum or Mafia-style bribery. “Honey, don’t worry. We’ll go get ice cream after…” sort of defeats the purpose of making

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Double Duty

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 17, 2023

If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your lips, tongue, and jaw, helping you avoid or minimize many of the injuries caused by collisions. But you don’t have to be part of the defensive line or face off

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What is a water pick and do I need one?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 10, 2023

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other debris nestled in the crevices

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 3, 2023

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell phone, remove the dog hair from your clothes, and make sure your child has completed his or her science fair

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Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?

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

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you have all your wisdom teeth!) adult teeth which start showing up around the age of six, and need to last the rest of your lifetime. Unless there’s an .

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I’ve lost a filling; now what?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | September 19, 2023

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Port Washington, New York office immediately and let us advise you on the next steps to take. Fillings serve an important function in oral health by preserving the structural integrity of your tooth. With the materials we use today,