Archive for 2009
Greystone Smile Design is Alive!
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Evening and Weekend Appointments Available!
Friday, November 6th, 2009
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 and you can trace an unbroken river of taillights flowing mile after idle mile, from the stalled SUVs at your shoulder to the minivans inching up Shades Mountain in the far distance.
Drivers drowning in the middle of a 280 traffic jam have plenty of time to think up easy fixes for the congestion, and they do: add more lanes, ban the big rigs, build some public transport, and, best of all, turn this baby into one giant freeway.
Read more to see what your dentist at Greystone Smile Design is doing to help you beat the traffic and maximize your free time!
Hoover Emergency Dentist
Friday, October 16th, 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.
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Hoover Dentist – New Technology
Friday, October 16th, 2009I 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. 
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Greystone Smile Design – Hoover, Alabama Dentists
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Greystone Smile Design, the office of Dr. Trent Buchanan and Dr. Tom Dudney, is a proud member of the Hoover Chamber of Commerce. The Hoover Chamber’s main purposes are to provide services to their community, member businesses, visitors, and prospective residents. Learn more about the city of Hoover.
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Hoover, Alabama Cosmetic and Family Dentist
Monday, October 5th, 2009
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”:
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Extended hours on nights and weekends for your busy schedule
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Tooth-colored fillings
- Limited warranty on all major procedures
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Flat screen TVs in each treatment room for your enjoyment
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Payment Plans to help you get the treatment you deserve
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An anesthetic reversal agent so you’re not numb all day
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Intra-oral cameras for a virtual tour of your mouth
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Invisalign to straighten teeth without braces
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A new bleaching technique that is predictable and permanent
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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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