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!
Greystone 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!
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.
A 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.
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.
The Link Between the Mouth and the Body
New research is available showing how infection from the teeth and gums is directly related to illnesses in the rest of the body.
Bacterial infections in the mouth can be a major factor in the development of several systemic diseases. These new risk factors have disproven the fallacy that the mouth is a separate entity when compared to the entire body. These findings also allow dentists and physicians to join together in treatment modalities for the betterment of their patient’s overall health.
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One of the main reasons patients hate visiting the dentist, besides fear, pain, and money is being numb all day. It’s almost inevitable that the dental visit will fall on a day where something else gets planned - and you have to be at your very best while hiding the fact that your lip feels like the size of a grapefruit.
Anesthetics in dentistry are a much needed necessity; we tend to lose friends if we don’t use them. But does it have to last all day? Wouldn’t it be nice to go to the dentist on your lunch break then return to work without the speech impediment and constant drooling?
We finally have the answer!
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Research posted in the Journal of the American Dental Association claims sour candy can erode teeth more due to a higher level of acidic ingredients. Tests were conducted on candy with a sour counterpart: Jolly Ranchers, Life Savers, Mike and Ikes, and Twizzlers using extracted human teeth. Results showed an increase in acidic erosion with the sour Jolly Ranchers, Life Savers, and Mike and Ikes.
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Greystone Smile Design is a state-of-the-art dental practice in the Greystone Cosmetic Center. The office consists of cosmetic, family, and pediatric dental procedures behind the expertise of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney. Services include tooth-colored fillings, teeth whitening, veneers, children’s dentistry, implants, dentures, teeth cleanings, root canals, and more. It truly is an office for the entire family, and that’s something to smile about!
Dr. Buchanan is one of the most aspiring young dentists in the area. He brings a wealth of knowledge in the fields of restorative dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and emergency treatment. Dr. Buchanan recently completed the requirements for the prestigious Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry and will be recognized for his accomplishments at the July 2010 meeting in New Orleans. Requirements consisted of 500 hours of approved continuing dental education and successul completion of a written examination. Of the 140,000 dentist in the United States, only approximately 13,000 have earned this impressive honor.
Dr. Dudney, the present program director for the California Center of Advanced Dental Studies, brings an impressive resume relating to cosmetic dentistry. He has maintained a successful private practice in Alabaster for almost 30 years and was recently featured on The Rick and Bubba Show for the “Fix Mama’s Mouth – Ultimate Mother’s Day Makeover” and ABC 33/40’s Extreme Makeover. Dr. Dudney’s patients rave about their extraordinary results, but they claim it’s his kindness and caring attitude that sets him apart.
Greystone Smile Design prides itself on impeccable affability, caring availability, and advanced technology to make going to the dentist much more pleasurable. Below is a list of services that make this “not your average dental office”:
The ultimate goal at Greystone Smile Design is optimal oral health for life and creating lasting relationships in the process. To schedule an appointment, fill out the form above or call 205-433-9452.
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