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A Word to The Wise About Wisdom Teeth

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 18, 2022

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that you might not be looking forward to quite so much: getting your wisdom teeth. What are wisdom teeth? When are they a problem? And, most important, how can the doctor

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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 11, 2022

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor and our team have covered five of the top foods to keep your teeth and gums healthy! 1. Crispy, low-acid fruits and vegetables: Fruits like apples and vegetables such as

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Going Green for the New Year

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 4, 2022

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to help you meet your goal. This is probably the easiest –and most cost effective!—item on our list. If you leave the water running while you brush, you are watching gallons

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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 28, 2021

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Gaining, losing, or maintaining your current weight. More fruits and veggies. Better proteins. Less sugar. Fewer carbs. You want to make this new year your healthiest year yet. And while

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I Have Fluoride Toothpaste and Fluoridated Water; Do I Need a Fluoride Treatment?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 21, 2021

Fluoride is a naturally occurring ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, most of which does not contain fluoride, and children are no longer getting the recommended dosage of fluoride. In addition, many areas do not add the optimum amount of fluoride

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Hypersensitive Teeth

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 14, 2021

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen, and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be concerned about? The first step is to determine the cause. The most common cause of the sensitivity is exposure of the dentin. Dentin is the layer immediately surrounding the nerve

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Treatment Options for TMD

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 7, 2021

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening your mouth, pain in the jaw or face, or any sort of problem with the jaw joint. TMD can be difficult to diagnose because of the varied causes. Whatever the

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What’s in Toothpaste And How Does It Work?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 30, 2021

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s in toothpaste and how it actually works? The mouth is home to more than 500 types of microorganisms that feed on leftover food that gets stuck on and around your

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Thanksgiving in North America

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 23, 2021

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrate with a holiday. Unlike many

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Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 16, 2021

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after all. And you make sure to brush the inside surfaces as well, because who wants to feel a fuzzy patch of plaque every time their tongue hits their teeth? And,