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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | August 31, 2021

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate as to the origins of Labor

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Foods can Wreak Havoc on Your Enamel

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | August 24, 2021

It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your diet. Cavities, discoloration, and decay are still possible when certain foods feature in your daily intake. Keep an eye out for foods that will damage your enamel and cause the

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Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | August 17, 2021

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and tooth-friendly. Keep snacks to a minimum Every time we eat, we’re also providing food for the bacteria in our mouths. Bacteria use sugars to produce acids. These acids weaken our

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The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | August 10, 2021

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for groceries, at the movies … whenever they can. We’ve identified the five most common reasons for emergency visits to our office, so if you ever find yourself in one of

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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