Adults Can Get Cavities Too
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 21, 2025
Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults to get regular dental exams as it is for kids. Cavities are common among adults, with 92% of people aged 18 to 64 having had cavities in their permanent teeth,
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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 14, 2025
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant has none. By starting now, you can set the foundation for your son or daughter’s oral health later in life. When do I start? The best time to begin brushing your baby’s teeth is before that
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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | January 7, 2025
One of the things the doctor and our team at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars generally begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth may require removal for many reasons, including pain, infection, or growth issues. While
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A Brighter Smile for the New Year
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 31, 2024
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given the latest whitening technology, whiter teeth are only an appointment away. Teeth whitening is a safe, quick, and inexpensive way to create the dream smile
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Preventing Periodontal Disease
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 24, 2024
Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of the population. People with periodontal disease have bacteria beneath the surface of the gums, which are responsible for tissue inflammation that can lead to pain, bleeding, gum recession, and even
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Brushing Tips for Kids
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 17, 2024
You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten them into the healthy habit of two minutes of brushing twice each day. You’ve introduced them to flossing. You have your favorite brushing songs! Stickers! Gold stars! And, best of
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | December 3, 2024
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help brighten your season with a few easy tips for a healthy smile. Keep Your Smile Merry and Bright There’s a lot going on during the holidays: visiting friends, traveling to see family, parties,
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Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 26, 2024
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. How can the doctor help? In several ways! Professional Whitening Because teeth are porous, substances in food, beverages, and tobacco products can stain the surface of the teeth over time.
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The Stages of Gum Disease
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 19, 2024
Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought regarding dental care. It might surprise you to learn just how common gum disease is—and how damaging it can be for your oral health. Surprising Fact #1: About half of all adults have suffered or are
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National Brush Day
By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | November 5, 2024
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Halloween or Thanksgiving, but we take any opportunity to celebrate your dental health. So, let’s celebrate brushing! After all, brushing is vital for healthy teeth and gums. To make
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