The Many Types of Sedation Dentistry
- posted: Jul. 23, 2024
There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read More
The Science of Sugar
- posted: Jul. 23, 2024
Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read More
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read More
Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read More
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read More
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
For many of our patients at Joseph Buono, D.D.S., summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, Read More
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
- posted: Jun. 25, 2024
They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read More
Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush
- posted: Jun. 25, 2024
the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read More
The Safety of Dental X-Rays
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read More
Steer clear of that candy!
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
At Joseph Buono, D.D.S., 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 Read More
Does flossing hurt your gums?
- posted: Jun. 11, 2024
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read More
Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
- posted: Jun. 11, 2024
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read More
Water Features
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read More
Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read More