Archive for 2010

Which Vitamin Can Help Treat Canker Sores?

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Vitamin B12

Taking 1,000 micrograms daily of vitamin B12 reduces the frequency, pain, and duration of canker sores, according to a study in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Deep Bleaching Maintenance Instructions

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

All natural teeth darken with time.  It’s normal.  It is much better to “maintain” the whiteness of your teeth rather than to let them darken and then touch-up the whiteness.

Waiting until your teeth darken and then touching them up is a losing proposition over time. Keeping your teeth at their maximum whiteness, not allowing them to ever darken is the only sure-fire way to have a lifetime of beautiful white teeth – FOREVER!

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Miss Greystone Teen USA

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Birmingham Pageant DentistGreystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is pleased to sponsor Cameron Meadows, Miss Greystone Teen USA, in the upcoming Miss Alabama Teen USA competition.  The winner will go on to represent the state of Alabama in the Miss Teen USA pageant.  We are so proud of Cameron’s accomplishments!

To learn more about how to get a dazzling white smile, visit us today!

No Dental Insurance? No Problem!

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

dentist 35242For as low as $21 a month, Greystone Smile Design‘s Optimum Dental Wellness Plan has you covered!

Our Optimum Dental Wellness Plan is a reduced fee dental plan that allows individuals and families – just like yours – to receive quality dental services at prices that make sense in today’s economy. 

This Plan is designed to help eliminate problems before they happen and make caring for your oral health convenient and affordable.  Consistent, quality oral healthcare is essential to a beautiful, healthy smile!

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Power Toothbrushes

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Sonicare vs Oral B

A popular question nowadays is not just which toothbrush is best, but which POWER  toothbrush is best.  Power toothbrushes are gaining popularity because of staggering advancements in technology.  These have become somewhat of the iPhone of oral hygiene.  But, which is best? – This post will compare and contrast the top 2 power toothbrushes:  Sonicare vs. Oral B.

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Hoover Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

2-10-RC-Greystone-SmilesA Ribbon Cutting was held February 9 at Greystone Smile Design Dentistry in Greystone.

Shown cutting the ribbon is Dr. Trent Buchanan, assisted by Dr. Tom Dudney, as Mayor Tony Petelos looks on. They are surrounded by dozens of friends and family members, as well as several chamber ambassadors.

Visit Greystone Smile Design today!  Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm, Wednesday and Friday 8 am – 4 pm, and every other Saturday 9 am – 4 pm.

Performance Enhancing Mouthpieces?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

NFL player T.O. uses it.  So does Adrian Peterson.  So does professional golfer Hunter Mahan and professional baseball player David Ortiz.  What am I talking about?  Performance enhancing drugs?  Nope.  Try performance enhancing mouthguards. 

Athletes lose approximately 5 million teeth every year making mouthpieces an essential piece of equipment for any sport.  Mouthpieces may not only protect teeth and prevent concussions, but recent research shows some types may actually increase athletic performance.  Read on for a review of mouthpieces and the science (or myth) behind performance enhancing mouthwear.

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