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It’s August, and the kids are heading back to school. You’re sure to have several things to do to prepare for the new school year. You need to buy new clothes, get all the snacks and lunch foods from the grocery store, and check off all the school supplies from your list. In all the preparation, don’t forget to get everyone’s smiles ready for school! At Denise DiBona, DDS, we offer ...

One of the biggest reasons Dr. DiBona enjoys her job is because she loves giving people their smiles back. If you’re missing your teeth or need to have all your teeth replaced, consider implant dentures. We have given countless patients brand-new smiles by attaching dentures to dental implants. Our patients love their new teeth because they don’t slip around like traditional dentures can, ...

After nearly three decades of serving families, Dr. DiBona has helped countless children improve their smiles. Our Red Bank, NJ family dentist knows that some kids are scared of the dentist before they even step foot in a dentist’s office! At your child’s first dental visit, we work hard to keep kiddos from being scared. Our team are pros at making kids (and their parents!) feel safe, ...

A dental emergency in Red Bank, NJ is not something to feel afraid of. At least, not when Dr. Denise DiBona has a dentist office in your community. We offer same-day dental appointments when you are in pain or if you have had an accident of some sort resulting in a broken or knocked-out tooth or appliance. Not sure what constitutes a dental emergency? Take a look at the infographic below. ...

We’ve come quite a long way with regard to what restorative dentistry can do. Perhaps nothing illustrates this better than the story of Clarence Blethen. He was a professional baseball player back in 1923. Although he was 30 years old, he wore dentures, which he would remove whenever he pitched (in an effort to see more intimidating). When he took his dentures out, he would put them in ...

How smart are you about gum disease and its risks? Not only are your gums critical for keeping your teeth firmly anchored in your mouth, research is showing that the bacteria that cause periodontal disease may escape the mouth and wreck havoc throughout your body. Take this quiz to see how much you know about gum disease.   Loading Dr. DiBona asks: Are You Savvy About Gum ...

Graduation season is upon us, and if you have a son or daughter getting ready to earn their college diploma, you may be wondering how to select the perfect gift. Let us help you with that: invest in their smile. A new suit or leather work bag is fantastic, but the gift of confidence is something that will never wear out or fade. Help your graduate make a splash in the professional world by ...

You brush your teeth twice a day, floss every day, and visit the dentist every six months. But if you don’t pay attention to what you eat, you may be sabotaging your otherwise excellent good oral  health habits. Take this quiz to see how your eating routine stacks up in terms of your dental well being. And don’t forget to get that next dental checkup in the books. If you live in or ...

Dentures of some sort have been around for millenia. Way, way back, they were often constructed from bones or real teeth and were likely not terribly attractive nor comfortable. If your grandparents or parents wore prosthetic teeth, they were certainly a huge improvement over animal bones, but you may remember them as being a little too big, a little too bright, and not quite natural looking. ...