Teeth are one of the most important aspects of your body and your overall health, and it’s essential to take care of them with good oral hygiene practices. This means regular brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist in Hoover twice a year. However, what you eat can also play an important role in keeping your teeth…
A key part of maintaining a healthy mouth is making sure you brush twice a day and see your dentist in Bessemer every six months. But it’s also crucial to floss every day. In fact, it’s one of the most important things you can do. When it comes to which type of floss you should use,…
As your trusted Birmingham dentist, we never want you to be in pain or dental discomfort, especially when it comes to cavities. They are by far the most common problem we see at our office and generally rely on natural-looking fillings to help get your teeth healthy again. However, as all patients are different, some…
So you’ve probably heard of kidney stones, but what about tonsil stones? It’s actually a common condition that your dentist in Gardendale can help you understand a little bit more about. For some patients, tonsil stones are a recurring condition; for other people, they might never experience them in their lifetime. Some Common Causes of…
Your dentist in Columbiana is so excited to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. It seems like this year flew by, and it’s hard to believe we’re at the end of it already. As you venture out to celebrate and commemorate this time of year with friends, family, and co-workers, there are…
Did you know that crooked teeth can affect more than just your appearance? Teeth that are overlapped or crooked can affect your bite, make it difficult to properly clean your teeth, and even cause problems with digestion. But there’s good news — you don’t have to live with a crooked smile. In fact, your dentist…
We’re all too familiar with the unique feeling of tooth sensitivity, and experiencing these quick zings of pain can be enough to make you flinch. While this can be concerning, it’s important to know that tooth sensitivity is incredibly common. Luckily, your dentist in Montevallo can help relieve tooth sensitivity and get you back to…
According to the American Dental Association, quitting smoking has been shown to improve oral health in several important ways. Perhaps most importantly, your teeth and gums may become healthier. If you’re trying to kick the habit, join your dentist in Centreville as we share some ways quitting can help improve your overall health and oral…
Chances are you want to keep your natural teeth in your mouth for as long as possible. After all, healthy teeth are an integral part of good oral health, but they’re not invincible. If you don’t take care of your teeth, you can be at increased risk for decay and other serious dental problems. Fortunately,…
As we head into the cooler months, it’s normal to think about reducing the likelihood of you or your family getting the common cold, the flu, or of course, COVID-19. But should you also be concerned with catching a cavity? Are cavities contagious like a cold? Thankfully, your dentist in Bessemer has some answers. Good…
We believe that everyone should have access to affordable dental care. That’s why we accept most insurances, offer third-party financing, and have our own discount dental plan for those without insurance.
Some patients would prefer to endure the agony of a toothache, rather than seek treatment. When and if they finally appear in a general practice, it becomes a very stressful experience for both the patient and the entire dental team. To make matters worse, these patients may require much more time and many more visits…
Read MoreI feel confident when I come to this office that I will be listened to, and that I will get the best possible dental care. I am a victim of bad dentistry. I let someone put in veneers, and they came off and there was nothing under the veneers as every tooth was rotten. My…
Read MoreWhen I think of Dental Care for myself, I think of Dr. Holt Gray. I have crowns from the Gray Father-Son Team in my mouth. Dr. Holt Gray was our Dental Student, our Prosthodontic Resident, and our Colleague on the Dental School Faculty at UAB. In each situation Holt displayed his usual calm dedicated hardworking…
Read MoreAs a dental professional, having a great smile is not only an important attribute that we strive to provide to our patients, but also to display ourselves. When the time came to have my front two upper teeth restored with crowns, I trusted Dr. Gray to provide not only a highly esthetic result, but also…
Read MoreIn my practice of orthodontics, it seems like more and more patients want the option of IV sedation for their collaborative dental needs, such as difficult extractions or exposures and even complex restorative plans. Setting that up for our patients at Luma Dentistry is always easy, requiring just a phone call or an email. Patients…
Read MoreThe first thing that comes to mind when somebody asks me about Dr. Holt Gray is that he is someone who has based his career on honesty, professionalism and most importantly, commitment to his patients and work. I have known Dr. Gray for more than 14 years, and I feel blessed to be able to…
Read MoreI have gone from being petrified about going to the dentist to looking forward to my visits. As a child, I experienced a traumatic visit to the dentist’s office. As a teenager and an adult, I’ve feared the dental chair. Luma Dentistry is completely different. The facilities are very modern, cordial and inviting. The entire…
Read MoreI was getting ready to compete in the Miss Teen Alabama Pageant and Luma Dentistry helped me perfect my smile. Luma Dentistry was amazing. They made sure I knew what was going on at all times. The treatment I had went a lot faster than I thought it would. All the staff are very helpful…
Read MoreIt started when I fell off my bike onto my tooth and the trauma must have caused a slow infection. Eventually I had to get a root canal but that actually made it worse. Finally, a friend referred me to Luma Dentistry. What had happened was that at my previous dentist they had only taken…
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