Happy Fourth of July!
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 28, 2022
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington blog to some fun facts about the Fourth! No
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How Many Times a Day Should I Floss?
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 21, 2022
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy lives. Well, here’s the good news: flossing once a day is enough if you’re doing a good job! Some patients like to brush before they floss and others like to
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Top Five Ways to Improve Heart Health
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 14, 2022
While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing experts, like the doctor, know for sure is that if you take care of your gums it can lessen atherosclerosis, (build-up of artery clogging plaque) that may result in a
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Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 7, 2022
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their vacation happy, relaxing, and fun—without letting them spend those summer months cooling off with sugary treats. What are some of your options for healthy hot weather snacks? Keep a supply
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What’s in Your Backpack?
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 31, 2022
Hiking is a great way to appreciate the beauty of nature, to get away from the stresses of daily life, and, of course, to challenge yourself physically. While you’re packing away your sunscreen and your first aid kit, do your body another favor—take a minute to include some lightweight, dental-friendly items. When you’re exerting yourself, snacks that provide quick energy
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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 24, 2022
Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is still observed by decorating the gravesites of war veterans and holding memorial services, but It has
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Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 17, 2022
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments or the result of certain autoimmune diseases. The doctor and our team at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington will tell you that for most people, discontinuing their medication isn’t an option. The solution is two-fold: find
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Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 10, 2022
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early adulthood. Scientists and anthropologists believe that wisdom teeth are a result of evolution because our ancestors needed these extra teeth to handle their primitive diets. Nowadays, the average diet consists
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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | May 3, 2022
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their child’s visits to Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington. Whether it’s driving their kids to regularly scheduled appointments or for “being there” while their child is treatment, the
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Earth Day
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | April 19, 2022
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people participated on that day. Ultimately, it became the largest organized celebration in US history. Earth
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