The question all of us face while walking up and down the toothpaste aisle at the supermarket.
With so many options to choose from, which is best? – or are they all just as good? – or does it matter?
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Which Toothpaste Is Best?
Sunday, September 20th, 2009What Every Mom Should Know about Pregnancy and Oral Health
Friday, September 18th, 2009
During pregnancy, there are many unique physiologic changes that can have a detrimental effect on oral health.
Hormonal changes, morning sickness, poor diet, and an increased gag reflex are obstacles that can put the expectant mother at risk for tooth decay and gingivitis. Becoming knowledgeable regarding the causes of dental disease and adopting good oral hygiene practices are even more necessary at this time.
Is Gum Good for Your Teeth?
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Don’t tell the school teachers, but YES!
Two ways chewing gum can aid in the cleaning of teeth: 1) Gum actually mechanically cleans teeth as you chew, and 2) Gum acts to promote saliva which can decrease the bacteria, decrease acidity, and remineralize teeth.
So, let me back up – Bacteria in the mouth produces lactic acid which causes a demineralization (cavity) of enamel – and gum helps fight all three!
The Health Risks of Gum Disease
Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Watch this video as Whoopie Goldberg Talks About Gum Disease on The View.
Gum disease or periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that causes loss of bone support surrounding the teeth. The primary etiology consist of certain species of bacteria, while secondary factors include genetics, hormones, medications, smoking, alcohol, stress, diabetes, obesity, poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, and poor diet.
Hoover Dentistry: Greystone Smile Design
Friday, September 4th, 2009
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.
Hoover-Birmingham Emergency Dentist: Dr. Trent Buchanan
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
7 Tips for Handling Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies are unfortunate tangibles of life and have proven to be inevitable in today’s active lifestyles. The baseball to the face or the elbow to the lip usually happens at the most inopportune time, adding havoc to an already busy schedule.
Emergencies, including injuries, pain, and swellings, can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. The common theme in this post is simple: SEE YOUR DENTIST! But, what do you do in the meantime? And, what if your dentist office is not open or you can’t get an answer on the emergency line? Read on for information on what to do in these ill-timed situations.
5 Ways to Fight Bad Breath!
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Several people have informed me that they periodically suffer from bad breath but have never been instructed on how to treat it. Bad breath, or halitosis, can cause self-esteem and self-confidence issues, and many are embarrassed to discuss the matter at their regular dental visits. It’s a sore subject, but the good news is that the condition is not permanent and totally treatable!
Here are a few easy tips to bring back the “freshness”:
Hoover Dentists: Dr. Tom Dudney and Dr. Trent Buchanan
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Greystone Smile Design, a member of the Hoover Chamber of Commerce, is proud to serve the Hoover area.
The Hoover Chamber’s main purposes are to provide services to their community, member businesses, visitors, and prospective residents. Hoover has become a destination city with thousands of visitors each year. With such a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities available, it’s easy to see why. Its central location in the state offers convenience that’s hard to beat!
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney at Greystone Smile Design, call 205-433-9452.
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Birmingham Dentists: Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Greystone Smile Design, a new state-of-the-art dental practice in the Greystone Cosmetic Center, is scheduled to open this fall. The office will consist of cosmetic, family, and pediatric dental procedures behind the expertise of Dr. Tom Dudney and Dr. Trent Buchanan. Services offered include tooth-colored fillings, teeth whitening, veneers, children’s dentistry, implants, dentures, teeth cleanings, root canals, and more. It truly will be an office for the entire family, and that’s something to smile about!
Vestavia Hills Dentists
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Tom Dudney and Dr. Trent Buchanan, is proud to serve the Vestavia Hills area.
Greystone Smile Design is a member of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, an organization whose purpose is to foster, promote, advance and improve the economic, civic, education and general business conditions of its members and the Vestavia Hills community, and to work with other organizations in these endeavors in a non-partisan manner.