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When the tiny particles from your food and drinks attract bad bacteria inside your mouth, acids are generated and begin to stick to your teeth. This is the plaque you always hear about from your dental hygienist during routine cleanings and exams. If that plaque builds up, it will start to eat away at your enamel, which is tooth decay. Eventually, it can wear a hole through your tooth enamel, ...

You can take all the right precautions to care for your teeth and gums, but that won’t protect you from dental emergencies 100% of the time. Fortunately, your smile can bounce back more easily when you follow the right steps after unexpected dental problems, including trusting the right team for emergency dental care! Take today’s quiz to see if you know how to respond effectively when ...

When you start a new summer season, you're not staying safely inside on the couch hoping to avoid disaster. No! You’re looking forward to fun in the sun with your family and friends! That doesn’t mean you’re a sitting duck for dental emergencies, though. It just means you have our team at Denise DiBona, DDS LLC to help you create a plan and have a place to go for fast dental ...

Does your daily fatigue or inability to concentrate make it hard for you to get through the day? Is your loud snoring keeping you and everyone else awake at night? Then take today’s quiz, courtesy of our team at Denise DiBona, DDS, LLC! It can help you get one step closer to determining if sleep apnea is the source of all your debilitating symptoms. You can find rest and relief with ...

Lying on the beach, getting a tan outside by the pool, heading out for your vacation, going to all the summer barbecues and weddings. There’s so much going on in the summer that makes you want to look your best. Whether you’re putting in a little extra time at the gym or getting a new wardrobe for the season, there’s one way you can boost your appearance hassle-free that you may not have ...

This Mother’s Day, it might be time for you to do something really special for your spouse or partner – or for yourself! After all, moms are always doing for others, so why not do something for them that will last well beyond the upcoming holiday, something that can make her feel really proud and attractive? Give Mom the smile she deserves this year with porcelain veneers. At our Red Bank, ...

Chronic jaw pain does not have to be a life sentence – or a mystery. Many people suffering from constant jaw pain or discomfort, jaw popping and clicking, and even lockjaw may have what’s called TMJ disorder, or TMD. This condition of the jaw joints can even lead to chronic migraines and headaches, though oftentimes, its sufferers don’t get the answers or the relief they need. If ...

Going to the dentist is pretty easy these days, but there’s one treatment many people worry about: root canal therapy. Even if you have never had one, you might be concerned about it. That’s natural even though modern root canal therapy is more comfortable and quicker than ever (especially thanks to the rotary technology we have at our office). If you are having a toothache, call us today ...

Missing a tooth is embarrassing, but it’s also unhealthy. Without that tooth there, your nearby teeth can start to get crooked. And since the tooth’s root is missing, your jawbone doesn’t get the stimulation it needs to stay healthy. Thankfully, you can call Dr. DiBona today at (732) 945-5343 and schedule a dental implant procedure. You will get a natural-looking replacement tooth in that gap held ...

When it comes to your house, you keep things repaired as best you can. Sure, you might leave a scratched wall or creaky door for another day, but you take care of anything important. You live there, so you should make sure it’s safe and comfortable. But when it comes to your dental health, just about everything is important. That’s because you can’t stop using your teeth. As you ...