• posted: Dec. 12, 2023

If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2023

With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2023

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 make your season Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2023

It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your Read More

• posted: Nov. 28, 2023

At Joseph Buono, D.D.S., we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of Read More

• posted: Nov. 28, 2023

When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as uncomfortable. Missing teeth can also destabilize Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2023

It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2023

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023

You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023

When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2023

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 Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2023

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2023

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2023

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2023

At Joseph Buono, D.D.S., we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2023

The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be Read More