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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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Buchanan, visit Greystone Smile Design or call 205-981-7775.

Look who’s got some pearly whites!

“American Idol” runner-up Crystal Bowersox is flashing a new and improved smile on the American Idols Live tour.

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Brittany C. – Moody, AL

“We have had nothing but great things to say about Greystone Smile Design and Dr. Trent Buchanan. Dr. Buchanan is thoughtful and personable and really has a passion for dentistry. The team in the office goes out of their way to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible, and that you have a great experience. My entire family would suggest to anyone that they trust this practice for their ongoing dental needs.?”

Kevin F. – Hoover, AL

“I recently changed from my old dentist to Dr. Buchanan. After my first visit, I’m sure that I made the right choice. Dr. Buchanan and all of the staff at Greystone Smile Design are great! The office atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, and everyone does all they can to make your trip to the dentist as enjoyable as possible.?”

Phillip M. – Birmingham, AL

“My experience at Dr. Buchanan’s office was great. From the time you walk into his practice you notice a great deal of customer service. It starts at the front office. They are always smiling and doing whatever it takes to make you comfortable. Once you are seated in the examination chair, they are asking what type of movie you would like to watch or what type of music you would like to listen to. The examination chairs even massage you! The customer service continues on with Dr. Buchanan. Throughout my cleaning and filling, he is always talking to you and making sure you are comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Buchanan to anyone that is looking to have a nontraditional dentist experience. To sum it up Dr. Buchanan and his staff care about you!?”

Paul F. – Helena, AL

“I think Dr. Buchanan and the staff are just wonderful! Extremely nice and very accommodating. I recommend them highly! I was very impressed that he remembered specifically what made me nervous when going to the dentist. I can’t wait to return!”

Donna S. – Brent, AL

“Great Dentist, very nice comfortable waiting room. And a great staff!”

Doyle C. – Meadow Brook, AL

“One of my ultimate fears would have to be dentists.  I had heard horror stories on the recovery after wisdom tooth extractions, but to my surprise I was back to work the next day!  Dr. Buchanan is extremely gentle in his procedures, as well as having a wonderful and friendly staff!”

Ronny B. – Birmingham, AL

“I’ve had two visits to Dr. Buchanan and he is great. He was extremely detailed and even followed up later to make sure everything still felt alright. The staff is great and extremely friendly. From the modern office to the great location to the email appointment reminders, this is the best experience I’ve ever had with a dentist!”

Austin M. – Birmingham, AL

“Dr. Trent Buchanan and his team were wonderful! This was my first dental experience in Birmingham and I’m so glad I found Greystone Smile Design. The office was very clean and modern and his staff was extremely friendly. I ended up needing a few fillings which turned out to be a walk in the park because I didn’t feel a thing during the entire procedure. I even got to watch TV in my chair while he worked which made it even better! I’ve recommended Greystone Smile Design to all my friends!!”

Matt A. – Birmingham, AL

“Dr Buchanan’s and his office staff make the whole dental experience enjoyable and do excellent work. The staff are very friendly, make you feel very welcome and the massage chair and watching DVDs are great!! And the shots don’t hurt either! If you need a dentist or looking to make a change, this is the place to go. I would recommend this place to anyone! A great place for your teenagers who probably dread the dentist!”

Lori J. – Birmingham, AL

“Dr. Buchanan and the staff at Greystone Smile Design are so friendly and knowledgeable! Their office is very comfortable and inviting…I loved the massaging dental chairs. Dr. Buchanan addressed all of my concerns about the work I had done and followed up to make sure everything was alright. I would definitely recommend Greystone Smile Design to anyone looking for a dentist.”

Zach B. – Birmingham, AL

“I had a wonderful experience at Greystone Smile Design. The office is so beautiful. The staff was very friendly and professional. Dr. Buchanan and his assistant made me feel comfortable and they were very personable. I watched a movie and my chair gave me a massage. It was the best visit to the dentist I have ever had. I would highly recommend Greystone Smile Design.”

Angel L. – Hoover, AL

“We were very impressed with the professionalism we experienced at Greystone Smile Design. My husband broke his tooth and was in extreme pain. Dr. Buchanan went above and beyond to meet us on a Saturday morning, when most dental practices are closed, and repaired his tooth within an hour of our arrival. Dr. Buchanan called our home over the weekend to check on my husband’s progress, which exemplifies his dedication and love for his practice. After such a positive experience, I too made the change to Greystone Smile Design with no regrets. Dr. Buchanan and his extremely professional staff are dedicated, efficient, and determined to ensure their patients are satisfied. My husband and I would recommend without hesitation Greystone Smile Design to everyone! Thanks Dr. Buchanan and staff!”

Emily F. – Chelsea, AL

“I first came to Greystone Smile Design for teeth whitening and now use Dr. Buchanan for all my dental needs. His office has all the state of the art dental equipment and is always very clean and orderly. Most importantly though, is the way that he and his staff treat their patients. They are all very friendly and always check into see how I am doing after my appointment. This type of customer treatment is hard to come by in any service sector nowadays. I would highly recommend coming here!!!”

Akimi G. – Birmingham, AL

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To earn a Fellowship Award, a dentist must earn a minimum of 500 approved continuing dental education credits and pass a comprehensive 400-question examination.  The dentist is required to be an AGD member for three continuous years.  While attaining Fellowship is a challenge, it allows dentists to remain current with what is new in dentistry, and to incorporate the latest research techniques into their practices.

Fellows of the AGD follow a lifelong pursuit of continuing education to provide the highest quality of dental care to patients.  The award symbolizes the professional responsibility of general dentists to remain current in their profession and reminds each member of the dental profession to continue to learn new techniques for their dental practice.  These are awards, however, and should not be confused with post-graduate degrees or certification.  Every dentist who applies for the Fellowship Award has their application reviewed by the AGD Council on Dental Education to assure that the high standards of the AGD are met.

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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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With so many different whitening options, how do you know what is legit and what is commercial?  Zoom is the forefront in teeth whitening advertising and has become somewhat of the brand - like Coke with soft drinks.  Zoom was one of the first to come out with the light that supposedly enhanced whitening results. 

But, does the light actually do anything?

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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.

At Greystone Smile Design, we are on the cutting edge of dental technology.  Our goal is to make dentistry comfortable – we don’t just treat teeth, we treat people.  That’s why I’m excited to announce one more advancement in our pursuit of pain-free dentistry – Profound topical anesthetic.  This is one of the strongest topical anesthetics on the market. 

Do your gums hurt when you get your teeth cleaned?  Those days are over!  All we have to do is simply apply the Profound topical to the sensitive site and waaalaaa – painfree without a “beedle!”  This can also be used for deep cleanings and several pediatric procedures including simple baby tooth extractions and most baby tooth fillings.

For procedures where we do have to use a “beedle,” the vast majority of patients do not feel anything.  After applying the Profound with a Q-tip and waiting about 2 minutes, you will already begin to feel the numbness.  The top teeth are easy – you will rarely feel anything on these.  Even the dreaded “roof of the mouth” injection can be relatively painless.  For the bottom teeth, we can virtually eliminate the injection that numbs your lip and tongue.  Profound is so strong that we can place it around the tooth to be treated and inject only around that tooth – no fat lip, no fat tongue, no drooling, and no slurred speech!

In those situations where we do have to numb your whole head, our anesthetic reversal agent can reverse the numbness in about half the time so you can get on with your day. 

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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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