What are Sealants?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2023
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read More
Is periodontal disease contagious?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read More
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
- posted: Jan. 03, 2023
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 03, 2023
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
- posted: Dec. 27, 2022
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read More
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
- posted: Dec. 27, 2022
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read More
Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
- posted: Dec. 20, 2022
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Glen Cove, New York office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from Read More
What is a crown?
- posted: Dec. 20, 2022
the doctor and our team at Joseph Buono, D.D.S. hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Read More
Root Canal Recovery
- posted: Dec. 13, 2022
Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read More
How much calcium does my child need?
- posted: Dec. 13, 2022
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read More
What happens during my hygiene appointment?
- posted: Dec. 06, 2022
Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early Read More
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
- posted: Dec. 06, 2022
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read More
How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
- posted: Nov. 29, 2022
Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read More
Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers
- posted: Nov. 29, 2022
If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read More
Thanksgiving
- posted: Nov. 22, 2022
At Joseph Buono, D.D.S., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Glen Cove, New Read More
Thanksgiving in North America
- posted: Nov. 22, 2022
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read More