Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 20, 2023
If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put together a cheat sheet to help you through them. It’s common for patients to get lost in the morass of the terms and phrases that surface when you’re dealing with
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Celebrate Your Dad’s Smile
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 13, 2023
Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored to your dad’s interests and his dental health. If your dad is happiest out camping, or his most relaxed at the lake fishing, or gets rid of stress with a 20-mile hike,
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June is National Smile Month: Show off your smile!
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 6, 2023
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, the doctor and our team at Gold Coast Family Dental
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The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 30, 2023
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable than others. We know some lifestyles and habits contribute to our cancer risk. Smoking increases our risk of cancer, as does walking through a radioactive power plant. But there is
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Memorial Day
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 23, 2023
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is also a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both the Confederate and Union soldiers
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What to Do If You Lose a Filling
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 16, 2023
It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting on them. Sometimes you have a cavity that has stealthily developed beneath an earlier filling. And the result is—sometimes you lose a filling. What to do when this happens? If
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 9, 2023
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gift ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for you. Here are a variety of gifts, large and small, tailored to your mom’s interests and chosen to support her dental health. After all, that’s what we’re here for! If your mother
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The Best DH in Baseball
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 2, 2023
Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice when you’re on and off the field. Basic baseball vocabulary lets you know it’s a tough sport. Brushback. High heat. Slide. Line drive. Hit-by-pitch. Not surprising, when it’s a game
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How to Prevent Dry Socket
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | April 25, 2023
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to cover and protect the wound. This is a normal response, and protects the nerves and bone that have been exposed with the removal of your tooth. Normally, the gum tissue
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Every Day is Earth Day
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | April 18, 2023
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public’s health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to the Earth’s atmosphere were generally dismissed. But within a couple of decades, it had become clear that
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