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Why Are My Gums Shrinking?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 18, 2023

If you’ve noticed that your teeth appear longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several factors. If gum recession seems to be happening in your mouth, schedule an appointment at our Port Washington, New York office. We will take a look and figure out the cause, and help

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The Safety of Dental X-Rays

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 11, 2023

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we offer at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, education is

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Fun Facts for the Fourth

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 4, 2023

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical tidbits about some of our country’s traditions and symbols from

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Heart Disease and Oral Health

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 27, 2023

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have published studies that link the bacteria involved in periodontal disease to cardiovascular disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have connected oral infections to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and

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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

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