posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more

posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more

posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in New Bedford, Massachusetts is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read more

posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Buttonwood Dental believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect teeth, though, Read more

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why Read more

posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

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

posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more

posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies Read more