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!
Holy Tongue!
A recent study of the most popular body parts for piercings had the tongue ranked 4th, behind the ear, naval, and nose. And, we all know tongue piercings are on the rise. It is one of today’s hottest fads, and its popularity is sweeping across the United States.
Early on, teenagers dominated the tongue jewelry market. However, today many adults have jumped on the bandwagon, and both men and women of all ages can be seen showing off their slippery “barbell.”
One aspect that often goes overlooked is the possible oral health hazards that tongue piercings can induce. Read on for the 6 most common complications associated with tongue piercings.
Sonicare vs Oral B – A Review of Power Toothbrushes
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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A New Way To Numb
In the dental office, we never mention the “n” word…the one that rhymes with beedle. If it weren’t for the “beedles,” maybe we dentist would be more popular. Nobody likes “beedles,” but if we didn’t numb your tooth, we definitely wouldn’t remain friends.
But what if we could numb your tooth without you even knowing it? Or, better yet, what if we could do some procedures without the use of “beedles” altogether.
The Hollywood Smile is more than just a fashion statement nowadays – it’s a way of life. And it seems like the perfect smile just so happens to come in the “famous package” Hollywood gives away when you make the A – List.
It’s usually one of the first cosmetic enhancements undergone and rightfully so – as you can see, it makes a stunning difference.
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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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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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The 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.
“Hey Doc, can you make these white spots on my teeth go away?” Yes we can!
The term “minimally invasive” or ”minimal intervention” has been a common phrase in the medical field for some time now. You may have heard of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including prostate surgery, hip replacements, and heart surgery, that produce less trauma, a smaller scar, and less recovery time. Dentistry has adopted this 21st century approach as well, with a primary emphasis on the management of tooth decay. These principles aim to identify and eliminate the risk factors, and if surgical intervention (filling) is necessary, the goal is to restore the cavity and preserve healthy tooth structure in the process.
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