How do I know when I have a cavity?
- posted: Nov. 12, 2024
the doctor and our team at Joseph Buono, D.D.S. frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, Read More
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
- posted: Nov. 12, 2024
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read More
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
- posted: Nov. 05, 2024
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read More
New Braces? Time to Level Up Your Brushing Game
- posted: Nov. 05, 2024
You’re an old pro at brushing and flossing by now—after all, you’ve devoted years to looking after your dental health, carefully brushing for two minutes twice each day and flossing Read More
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
- posted: Oct. 29, 2024
You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read More
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
- posted: Oct. 29, 2024
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 Read More
How do I know if I need a root canal?
- posted: Oct. 22, 2024
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read More
Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child
- posted: Oct. 22, 2024
the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read More
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
- posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read More
Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
- posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read More
Creating a Dental Home
- posted: Oct. 08, 2024
As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Glen Cove, Read More
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
- posted: Oct. 08, 2024
In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read More
How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
- posted: Oct. 01, 2024
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read More
Sleep Apnea: How we can help
- posted: Oct. 01, 2024
At Joseph Buono, D.D.S., we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents, and Read More
Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
- posted: Sep. 24, 2024
The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read More
Gum Disease in Children
- posted: Sep. 24, 2024
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read More