Brushing your teeth regularly is a crucial part of making sure your teeth and overall oral health stay healthy. The American Dental Association and your dentist in Montevallo recommend that everyone brushes their teeth twice a day, but what if you brush your teeth more often than that? Could it actually be bad to brush your…
If your dentist in Centreville tells you that you or your child has an impacted tooth, you may initially be a bit worried. But don’t fret. Impacted teeth are incredibly common. Even though impacted teeth are most often associated with wisdom teeth, the truth is any tooth can be impacted and can affect the development…
Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean that your oral health care routine should change, although we understand how that can happen. Between shifts in the family schedule and vacations throwing regular routines out the window, making sure that you continue to take care of your teeth is crucial. Thankfully, your dentist in Hoover is here…
There is any number of reasons why you may not like the way your teeth look. Perhaps your teeth appear too long or short, or maybe they aren’t as white or straight as you’d like. No matter what you dislike about your smile, rest assured knowing that your dentist in Bessemer has numerous cosmetic and…
At your routine dental checkups, your dentist in Birmingham is likely to take dental x-rays. The images obtained through x-rays allow your dentist to see a clearer picture of your overall oral health, beyond what’s visible during a manual exam and cleaning. However, since all x-rays expose patients to some levels of radiation, you may be…
Noticing a piece of food stuck in your teeth can be embarrassing, but it can also be uncomfortable. Even though it’s normal for food to get wedged between teeth on occasion, it’s a whole other story when this happens time and time again in the same spot. These areas are known as food traps, and…
Your denture may have once been one of the best things to happen to you. In fact, many people throughout history have benefited from dentures as they allow people to smile freely, chew confidently, and feel whole again. Dentures are a great solution for missing teeth and are often a comfortable option. However, over time,…
Dental implants from your Columbiana dentist are often considered the best way to replace missing teeth. These permanent tooth replacement options are durable, comfortable, and can make it easier to smile and eat with confidence again. However, reading about the procedure can cause some worry and you may find yourself wondering if getting a dental…
Nobody likes to acknowledge that they’re getting older, but there is no avoiding it. Aging happens to everyone, and many things can change during this time, including our health and our appearance. But what does aging have to do with dentistry, and why is your dentist in Montevallo talking about it? We’re glad you asked. The…
Bruxism or teeth grinding is no joke, especially when your body is supposed to be resting and rejuvenating while you’re sleeping. The National Sleep Foundation describes bruxism as the “clenching and grinding of the teeth that happen involuntarily.” Sleep bruxism is most commonly associated with young children, teens, and adults. However, your Hoover dentist can tell…
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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