April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Glen Cove, New York office, now is an excellent time Read More
Healthy Gum, Healthy Mouth
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. But that’s Read More
Does smoking affect oral health?
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read More
Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read More
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read More
Your Snoring Might Be More Serious Than You Think
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring. Sleep apnea Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read More
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read More
Teeth Whitening and Your Smile
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your Read More
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read More
Heart Disease and Oral Health
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read More
How can veneers improve my smile?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
the doctor and our team at Joseph Buono, D.D.S. know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves Read More
What exactly is tinnitus?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read More
The Start of Valentine’s Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More