Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 27, 2021
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly whites. In addition to creating an overly acidic environment in your mouth, alcohol severely dehydrates oral tissues because of its desiccant and diuretic properties. Because alcohol saps oral tissues of
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 20, 2021
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are saturated with excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and a host of other known carcinogens. Most oral cancers originate in abnormal squamous cell activity, which are cells found on
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It’s Been Years Since My Last Appointment; What Should I Expect?
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 13, 2021
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental team at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington provides caring, non-judgmental, personalized service, and knowing this, you can truly feel at ease making your first appointment back. During your
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Summer Sports and Mouthguards
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | July 6, 2021
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other equipment you’ve collected over the school year (that’s where that other shoe went!), be sure to keep one item handy: your mouthguard. Team and contact sports like football, basketball, and
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Happy Fourth of July
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 29, 2021
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they range from community parades and large scale gatherings to concerts, fireworks displays, and smaller scale celebrations among family and friends. For some people, July 4th is synonymous with baseball, while
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Steer clear of that candy!
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 22, 2021
At Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume elevates your risk of developing tooth decay, which can break down your teeth. While not all bad in moderation, when eaten in excess, candy can lead to
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Root Canal FAQs
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | June 15, 2021
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have to cause panic. Root canals are a common dental procedure, done quite often at our Port Washington, New York office. Why do I need a root canal? There are several
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