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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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | April 11, 2023
There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in the middle of a summer heatwave? Until, that is, tooth sensitivity makes that hot or cold treat no treat at all. If untimely tooth sensitivity is causing you problems, there
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April is National Facial Protection Month
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | April 4, 2023
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have combined forces to sponsor this annual campaign, which aims to educate and remind us
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | March 28, 2023
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you’re going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). For this reason it’s critical to have your periodontal
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Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | March 21, 2023
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year let us keep an eye out for any developing issues. It’s important to remember that this goes for the whole family. Children over one year old should be seeing the doctor! Stay fresh. At Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, we
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | March 14, 2023
Millions of people, around Port Washington, New York and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair of emerald-hued shoes, if you’re an avid St.
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | March 7, 2023
At Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly are what you
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