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Remove Tetracycline Stain

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:02:43 +0000

Deep Bleaching Maintenance Instructions

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!

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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:40:15 +0000

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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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:57:42 +0000

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:44:43 +0000

Tell me more about Deep Bleaching!

Low Sensitivity Deep Bleaching

What You Need To Know

There is no one-visit “fast” bleaching technique today that makes teeth the very whitest they can be. The Deep Bleaching technique was developed by Dr. Rod Kurthy, combining and modifying several techniques; and is regarded as the most effective teeth whitening technique known today. Dr. Kurthy’s Evolve Dental Technologies, Inc. Deep Bleaching products have been specifically designed to be used with his Deep Bleaching Technique, achieving the renowned Deep Bleaching results, but with much less of the common sensitivity and pain associated with other bleaching gels. The Deep Bleaching technique gets teeth significantly whiter than ever. Patients who previously were unable to bleach as white as they would have liked (because of “bleaching resistant teeth” or acute sensitivity) can now bleach significantly whiter.

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Birmingham Invisalign

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:39:16 +0000

Straighter Teeth, Healthier Gums, Beautiful Smiles

Ever wanted to straighten your teeth but didn’t want to wear braces? Or, did you have braces in the past and now you have a few teeth that have moved a bit? Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is proud to offer Invisalign, the virtually invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. The Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable aligners to move your teeth over time to give you the smile you deserve!

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Dr. Tom Dudney – Diplomate ABAD

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:50:49 +0000

Dr. Thomas E. Dudney, of Greystone Smile Design, recently completed the requirements for Diplomate status in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry.

In the early 1990’s, as a result of the rapid growth in aesthetic dentistry, it was determined that closer cooperation among the various dental organizations and the academic institutions was imperative and that universal professional standards should be developed. The Aesthetic Educational Parameters was assembled to evaluate the need for these standards. A committee was formed in January, 1993 consisting of 17 highly recognized individuals across a wide gamut of the aesthetic dental community. From the results of the committee’s work the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry was formed.

The mission of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry shall be to:

• Establish and promote standards of care in aesthetic dentistry

• Define a universally acceptable criteria for accomplished aesthetic dentists to demonstrate in an objective manner the achievements of their technical expertise

• Recognize those individuals who have fulfilled the established criteria in aesthetic dentistry

• Provide a registry of those persons who have fulfilled the established criteria in aesthetic dentistry

The requirements for achieving Diplomate status in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry are: 1) 250 hours of continuing education in aesthetic dentistry, 2) successful passage of an approximately 500 question written examination on all phases of aesthetic dentistry, and 3) submission of 10 cases that demonstrate clinical mastery of the disciplines of aesthetic dentistry.

To date approximately 50 individuals have been inducted into the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. They represent the finest in aesthetic dentistry and include many of the leaders in the field. They are among the top spokespersons for the profession.

Teeth Whitening Myths Revealed

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:32:25 +0000

“We live in a material world, and I am a material…boy.” Thanks in part to TV, internet, billboards, and magazines, physical appearance has become the initial way to measure a person’s worth. As bad as it sounds, first impressions are based on looks, and studies show that the shape and color of a person’s teeth are qualities that receive the most attention.

With that said, teeth whitening still reigns supreme in cosmetic dentistry because it’s easy, affordable, and produces drastic results. Yet, only 15% of the population has tried it, and the misinformation on the subject is widespread. Read on for answers to your frequently asked questions, and the facts to disprove all myths.

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The Birmingham Wedding Dentist

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:18:57 +0000

What an exciting time! You’ve picked out the gown, the caterer, the flowers, the favors, but what about YOU! Everyone enjoys a beautiful wedding and all the festivities, but it’s the bride and groom that everyone wants to see. You will probably never smile more than on your wedding day, and chances are, you will probably never have your picture taken more than on your big day either. That is why you need to have the perfect smile, and this is where we step in!

Greystone Smile Design is a state-of-the-art family and cosmetic dental practice in Hoover, Alabama. We are conveniently located in the Greystone Cosmetic Center, a one-stop-shop for health and beauty.

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Hoover Dentist – New Technology

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:49:29 +0000

The DIAGNOdent from KaVo

I have a friend who went to a new dental office a few years ago and was diagnosed with 8 cavities, even though his last dentist claimed he was cavity-free just 6 months earlier. Sound familiar? This has become a big issue in the dental world because the diagnosis of most cavities (the ones that can’t be seen on x-rays) is very subjective – based on the expert opinion of the dentist at hand.

There are two main thought processes on this topic:

1) The surgical approach – The dentist that diagnosed the 8 cavities may steer on the side of absolute total prevention. Not a bad idea. When stains, deep pits or grooves, or potential cavities are present, one treatment may be to remove these so that no future problems can erupt. With the advancements in dental materials, these areas can be treated with minimal intervention and sometimes without anesthetic. So the general idea is to correct the problem now when it’s easiest on the patient and the tooth, rather than waiting to see how it will progress. This pro-active stance removes all doubt of future complications.

2) The medicinal approach – The dentist that gave the patient a clean bill of health may have determined, through months or years of observation, that the state of the lesion was arrested and not progressing. Again, not a bad idea. Instead of grabbing the drill and immediately eradicating the problem, he gave the tooth the benefit of the doubt. Prescribing a high-dose fluoride along with calcium and phosphorous supplements and giving specific oral hygiene instructions are prevention methods that may keep the tooth from needing invasive treatment (filling). This conservative stance is termed “minimally invasive” and helps preserve healthy tooth structure.

Evidence supports both camps, and the final decision is solely based on the clinical judgement of the treating dentist. The major problem is that when the cavity doesn’t show up on the xray, we really don’t know what’s going on with a tooth beneath the surface. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could determine the extent of a cavity and then treat it appropriately? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could scan your tooth to see if you really need a filling? Well now we can!

The company KaVo recently developed the DIAGNOdent to overcome these diagnostic limitations. DIAGNOdent is a laser that scans a tooth for decay, giving an objective score based on the amount of demineralization present on the tooth. It’s quick, easy, and pain-free! It works on the basis of the differing fluorescence between healthy and diseased tooth substance. This allows us to detect even the smallest of lesions, without X-rays or exposure to radiation, and in a way that is more reliable than any other method. It’s the best of both worlds!

Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is proud to treat its patients with the DIAGNOdent – at no additional cost! Visit our Hoover, Alabama office today!

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