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Which Toothbrush Should I Choose?
Toothbrushes are the first line of defense against dental decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease, but due to claims of advertising, many people are unsure of which one to buy. There are two types:...
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5 Ways to Fight Bad Breath!
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...
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What Every Mom Should Know about Pregnancy and Oral Health
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...
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Avoid the Traffic!
Highway 280 is Alabama’s second-busiest roadway, and to judge by the newspapers and local politicians, Birmingham’s biggest headache. Stand on the western slope of Oak Mountain on any weekday morning...
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Greystone Smile Design is Alive!
Reception Area Reception Area Main Corridor Treatment Room Treatment Room Related Links: Greystone Smile Design Hoover, Alabama Dentist Birmingham, Alabama Teeth Whitening...
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Caffeinated Beverages and Oral Health
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...
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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....
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Tired of All the Snoring?
Silent Nite Anti-Snoring Device Is your snoring keeping the neighbors awake? We have the answer for you! With a success rate of over 80%, the Silent Nite Anti-Snoring device is the most popular on...
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Vestavia Hills Ribbon Cutting
Greystone Smile Design teamed up with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting on April 6th. Several staff members, city representatives, and chamber ambassadors were present, and...
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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...
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Power Toothbrushes
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...
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Patient Testimonials
“Dr. Buchanan, I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful visit this week. I actually enjoyed going to the dentist!” Brittany C. – Moody, AL “We have had nothing but great things to say about...
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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...
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Inverness Elementary School
Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is proud to be one of the sponsors for Inverness Elementary School’s 1st Annual EAGLETHON Fun Run. The school is...
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All About Fluoride
Cavities are caused by acid-producing bacteria that collect around the teeth and gums in a sticky, clear film called plaque. Without good daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, teeth become...
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Junior Achievement
Greystone Smile Design is proud to support Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham. Junior Achievement’s (JA) purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA is the...
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Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan, is proud to offer Invisalign!
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What is the Best Mouthwash?
Who doesn’t want minty fresh breath, after all nothing says “kiss me” quite like good oral hygiene. But, before you pucker up those lips, you’ll have to decide which mouthwash to use. Read on for a...
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1st Graders at Inverness Elementary
The Greystone Smile Design team recently visited Inverness Elementary School to discuss oral hygiene for February’s Dental Health Month. Dawn and Angel spent an entire morning talking with the 1st...
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Greater Shelby County Chamber
Greystone Smile Design, the office of Hoover-Birmingham dentists Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney is proud to be a member of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Their mission statement...
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Denture Cleaning Sequence
If you’re one of the 20 million Americans who wear dentures, you’ve probably heard hundreds of ways to clean and disinfect your “false teeth” – or as we like to say at Greystone Smile Design, “true...
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Deep Bleaching Kor Whitening
NOTHING Gets Teeth Whitening RESULTS Like Our KoR Whitening… The KoR Whitening System is considered to be the safest, most reliable and effective tooth whitening system ever developed. Typical...
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We Support the Chelsea All Stars!
Greystone Smile Design, the office of Shelby County dentists Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, was proud to be a sponsor for the Chelsea All Star team this summer.
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We Support OMHS!
Greystone Smile Design, the office of Shelby County dentists Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is proud to support Oak Mountain High School and Mary Walker Lindsey. Go...
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Floss Before or After Brushing?
Did you know that only about 12% of Americans floss daily? Everyone knows flossing is good for you, but for most people it’s like exercising or wearing a seat belt or eating healthy – they just don’t...
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Are You A Candidate for Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the #1 treatment of choice and the new standard of care for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are made out of titanium and are used to mimic the root of a natural tooth or...
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3D Cone Beam CT Imaging Technology
Better imaging equals better health and better results. That’s why Greystone Smile Design recently installed the new VaTech Panoramic X-ray with 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging...
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Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
More than 35 million Americans do not have any teeth, and 178 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. And, these numbers are expected to grow in the next two decades. There are...
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Greystone Smile Design
Greystone Smile Design, the office of Hoover-Birmingham dentist Dr. Trent Buchanan, is proud to serve the Greystone and Highway280 area for all of your cosmetic and family dental needs. Located in the...
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