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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

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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Is There a Connection Between Oral Health and School Performance?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 29, 2024

As a parent, you want the best for your children, including doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being enthusiastic about attendance, and helping them with homework. There may also be another way to help your children succeed at school. Surprisingly, research suggests that children with better oral health will likely

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Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 22, 2024

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes, the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious: a midnight horror movie, a bedtime espresso, or that anchovy and pineapple pizza you had for dinner. There is not much we can do about these problems. Sometimes, though, the cause of your sleep difficulties is dental in origin, and

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What Is Gum Disease?

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 8, 2024

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues. Doctors see it all too often. From inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of severity. Gum disease affects the health of your mouth and teeth, and according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research,

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Year-End Insurance Reminder

By Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington | October 1, 2024

The dentist, as well as our team at Gold Coast Family Dental of Port Washington, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end-of-the-year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you can optimize your benefit. Now is the time to reserve your appointment with us. Space is