Archive for January, 2010

Birmingham Teeth Whitening

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Greystone Smile Design is proud to offer Opalescence Boost 1 hour in-office whitening.  This video demonstrates how easy this procedure is.  It takes about an hour and has amazing results!  We use desensitizers before and after the procedure, making sensitivity minimal.  Check it out today!

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Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Osteoporosis and Oral Health

With over 190 million prescriptions worldwide, the likelihood of you or someone you know taking a bisphosphonate is impressive.  The most popular bisphosphonates are of the oral form and are used to treat osteoporosis.  These include Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Zometa.  I’m sure you’ve seen a commercial or two on these drugs.  With the growing elderly population, these drugs are becoming more and more popular due to their tremendous reduction in fracture rates.  But, they have a major side effect as far as oral health.  Read on for an in-depth review of what your dentist thinks you should know.

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Dr. Trent Buchanan on ‘Talk of Alabama’

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Watch Dr. Trent Buchanan on ABC 33/40’s “Talk of Alabama” discussing the many ways to whiten your smile! 

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Sunday, January 10th, 2010

I Heard It Through The Grapevine…

We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.  But, have you ever heard about raisins helping to keep the dentist away?

Raisins have been shown to provide many overall health benefits.  They can help maintain blood sugar levels in athletes, and the high fiber content can help regulate intestinal function.  Also, antioxidants are present to reduce cancer risks, and the potassium content can help maintain blood pressure.  If that’s not enough, the small, convenient packages can be excellent at controlling hunger. 

But what are the effects on teeth?  With all the sugar and stickiness, they must be toward the top of the dentist’s no no list…right?  Not so fast my friend. 

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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Birmingham DentistThe Best Source of Caffeine for Your Oral Health

Can you live without caffeine?  I know I can’t.  I patient recently asked me what the best “source” of caffeine was based on oral health.  A great question! 

My aunt started a new diet, which refrained her from caffeine…and she claimed she lost 6 friends!  As Americans, we are all addicted to caffeine, in one way or another.  Ninety percent of all Americans will ingest caffeine in some form each day.  This fact makes caffeine the most popular drug in America, and one of the most addictive.  Caffeine gives you energy, makes you feel awake, and makes you feel happy. 

The most common delivery methods are via sodas, chocolate, coffee, tea, and energy drinks.  But, which one is best for your teeth?  With our caffeine-crazed society, we’ll explore the good and the bad for the most popular caffeine-containing foods and drinks.  Areas evaluated will be focused on amounts of caffeine, sugar content, teeth staining potential, and erosiveness.

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