The Secret to Lifelong Teeth Whitening
- posted: May 28, 2024
Have you ever noticed your attention being instantly drawn to peoples’ teeth when they smile at you? Some people have dull and yellowing teeth, while others have teeth that appear Read More
Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
- posted: May 28, 2024
At Joseph Buono, D.D.S., we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process a Read More
Is soda really bad for your teeth?
- posted: May 21, 2024
You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!” Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately, Read More
Sippy Cups
- posted: May 21, 2024
What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read More
Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
- posted: May 14, 2024
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read More
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
- posted: May 14, 2024
What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read More
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
- posted: May 07, 2024
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read More
Spring Cleaning
- posted: May 07, 2024
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read More
I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a Read More
Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read More
HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read More
I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, Read More
Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of Read More
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read More
Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read More
Fluoride Use in Adolescents
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read More