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Teeth Whitening and Your Smile

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | February 28, 2023

The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your whitest smile? Probably not. Whitening toothpastes use chemicals and abrasives to remove some surface stains caused by foods, beverages, and smoking. They can also be used to maintain

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Diabetes and Dental Care

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

When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you to know that emerging research is revealing a possible connection between uncontrolled diabetes and dental problems. Whether you have type 2 diabetes or type 1, an uncontrolled high blood glucose

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The Origins of Valentine’s Day

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

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all things pink and red taking over every pharmacy and grocery store imaginable. But what the doctor and our team would like to think of is when and how this joyous,

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February is Heart Month

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

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been established, but there are multiple theories to explain the link between heart disease and periodontal disease. One theory suggests that oral bacteria may affect heart health when it enters the

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There’s an App for That!

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

We live in a tech-savvy world, and dental professionals take advantage of it! Digital imaging, convenient record storage and sharing, even more comfortable denture design—these are just some of the ways dentists can use modern technology to make our time in the office more efficient and more effective. And since modern software developers have given us a program for just

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Headaches: The Dental Connection

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

Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might be worth a trip to see a medical professional – but it may not be the person you think. Talking to the doctor can be a great start when dealing

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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking

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

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start by making this the year you quit smoking once and for all. You know that smoking is very damaging to your body. Smokers are more likely to suffer from lung

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New Year’s Eve

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 27, 2022

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations taking place in dozens of countries. The Gregorian

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What exactly is periodontal disease?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 20, 2022

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington wants you to know that this common ailment can be fixed with little worry if treated properly. Periodontal disease is usually identified through dental X-rays, probe depths, and visual exams. If left untreated, it can lead

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Easing Your Allergies with Latex-Free Dentistry

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 13, 2022

Imagine this scenario: you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, and an hour after the procedure, you have a runny nose, scratchy throat, and your arms are breaking out in blotchy, red hives. In other words, you’re in worse shape after the visit to the dentist than you were before you walked in to have the cavity