Hoover-Birmingham dentist Dr. Trent Buchanan of Greystone Smile Design discusses the virtual smile makeover process from http://BirminghamVirtualSmile.com

Invisalign

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Dental bonding

Bonding is actually just a tooth-colored filling, but it’s the cosmetic portion that people are the most confused and the most interested. 

Are you a candidate for cosmetic dental bonding?

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Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is proud to offer the amazing Deep Bleaching.   

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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.

A Hollywood Smile can change your life socially and professionally.  A smile is the universal language – no matter where you are in the world, if you smile, it makes somebody else want to smile back at you.  If you’ve ever been self-conscious about your smile, this may be the treatment for you!

And the good news – you don’t have to go to Hollywood to get the Hollywood Smile!  Greystone Smile Design creates Emmy winning smiles everyday – although we like to call it the Greystone Smile!  Here’s ten then and now pictures of celebs who got new pearly whites:

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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!

Reasons why Invisalign may be right for you:

• It’s removable for good hygiene.  You can brush and floss normally, which can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.  Some fixed orthodontic appliances, like braces, can cause gingivitis (usually reversible once the braces are removed).  Check out the article on the Link Between the Mouth and the Body.
• You can still eat what you want.  Because the aligners are removable, you don’t have to worry about what you eat. 
• Cleanings are quicker and easier than with traditional orthodontics.  There are no brackets or wires to clean around, as with traditional orthodontics.

Patients with the following conditions may benefit from Invisalign:  crowding, “buck teeth”, overbite, excessive spacing, and open bite.  Invisalign may also be used to align teeth in the desired relationship prior to cosmetic treatment.  Check out our Smile Gallery.

Although Invisalign does have its limitations, it may be the perfect treatment to get the smile you have always wanted!  See if you’re a candidate today at our convenient Hoover, AL location.

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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.

At Greystone Smile Design, we offer all aspects of cosmetic dentistry, including 3 tiers of teeth whitening.  From take-home trays to 1 hr in-office bleaching, we can definitely find the perfect solution for your whitening needs.  We also have a new technique that is a marriage of our in-office and take-home methods and has shown to be permanent with minimal sensitivity.  Yes, permanent! 

If a Smile Makeover is what you’re after, you’ve come to the right place!  Porcelain veneers can correct size discrepancies and angulations, and can give you the smile you’ve always wanted!

Top 10 Reasons to Whiten Your Teeth Before You Say “I Do!”

10.  You’ll look more tan!

9.  A whiter, brighter smile just looks happier!

8.  You’ll look amazing in pictures!

7.  Let’s face it, it’s sexy!

6.  You can hide your Starbucks and red wine addiction from others!

5.  Your teeth can match your dress!

4.  We offer a special package for the entire bridal party!

3.  We offer the most effective teeth whitening technique ever!

2.  You deserve it!

1.  It’s your wedding day!

Special Offers

As our gift to you on this very special occasion, we have several special offers from which to choose – The bride package, the bride and groom package, and the wedding party package!  You can also check out Spa Greystone (located downstairs) for special wedding offers.  Also ask about our combination spa and dental packages!

Get the smile of your dreams that will last a lifetime…in sickness and in health…until death do us part!  You deserve it!

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Before

Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, shares a case report describing the importance of diagnosis and treatment planning when  treating a patient suffering from erosive tooth wear with aesthetic all-ceramic restorations.

In cases when patients present with severe tooth wear, it is incumbent upon the clinician to determine the etiology of the wear prior to initiating restorative treatment. The nature of a patient’s particular type of tooth wear could adversely affect the long-term success of any proposed restorative treatment plan. A systematic analysis and diagnosis of dental wear is essential to determining its etiologies, since there could be a mechanical cause, a chemical cause, or combination of causes.  View entire article.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dudney, call 205-433-9452 or visit Greystone Smile Design for more information.

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Greystone Smile Design is a state-of-the-art dental practice in the Greystone Cosmetic Center.  The office consists of cosmetic, family, and pediatric dental procedures behind the expertise of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney.  Services include tooth-colored fillings, teeth whitening, veneers, children’s dentistry, implants, dentures, teeth cleanings, root canals, and more.  It truly is an office for the entire family, and that’s something to smile about!

Dr. Buchanan is one of the most aspiring young dentists in the area.  He brings a wealth of knowledge in the fields of restorative dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and emergency treatment.  Dr. Buchanan recently completed the requirements for the prestigious Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry and will be recognized for his accomplishments at the July 2010 meeting in New Orleans.  Requirements consisted of 500 hours of approved continuing dental education and successul completion of a written examination.  Of the 140,000 dentist in the United States, only approximately 13,000 have earned this impressive honor.

Dr. Dudney, the present program director for the California Center of Advanced Dental Studies, brings an impressive resume relating to cosmetic dentistry.  He has maintained a successful private practice in Alabaster for almost 30 years and was recently featured on The Rick and Bubba Show for the “Fix Mama’s Mouth – Ultimate Mother’s Day Makeover” and ABC 33/40’s Extreme Makeover.  Dr. Dudney’s patients rave about their extraordinary results, but they claim it’s his kindness and caring attitude that sets him apart.

Greystone Smile Design prides itself on impeccable affability, caring availability, and advanced technology to make going to the dentist much more pleasurable.  Below is a list of services that make this “not your average dental office”:

• Extended hours on nights and weekends for your busy schedule
• Tooth-colored fillings
• Limited warranty on all major procedures
• Flat screen TVs in each treatment room for your enjoyment
• Payment Plans to help you get the treatment you deserve
• An anesthetic reversal agent so you’re not numb all day
• Intra-oral cameras for a virtual tour of your mouth
• Invisalign to straighten teeth without braces
• A new bleaching technique that is predictable and permanent
• Digital x-rays to reduce exposure to radiation

The ultimate goal at Greystone Smile Design is optimal oral health for life and creating lasting relationships in the process.  To schedule an appointment, fill out the form above or call 205-433-9452.

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