In honor of Root Canal Awareness Week, which occurs each May, your dentist in Centreville thought it would be fun to talk about this treatment that patients often dread. Why? Because it has a bad reputation for being painful — when the total opposite is the actual truth. Root canals are probably one of the…
Did you know there have been studies showing that older women with gum infections are more prone to developing common forms of cancer? Women with optimal oral health are less likely to get various forms of cancer. Your dentist in Bessemer wanted to take a moment to shed some important light on how critical it…
Things are heating up, and we know how exciting it can be to get out and travel to experience all that the gorgeous summer season has to offer us. Your Birmingham dentist is excited too, and we thought you might want some helpful tips on how to take care of your teeth when the temperatures heat…
One of the top priorities of your dentist in Gardendale is to prevent dental problems from occurring in the first place. However, there’s one condition that affects more than 90% of adults over the age of 20 – cavities. Treating cavities is usually quick and easy, especially if they’re caught early. This is one reason why…
Minty, refreshing, and cleansing – these are some of the ways you may describe how your mouth feels after rinsing it with mouthwash. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? While mouthwash can help reduce the number of bacteria in your mouth, should you use mouthwash regularly? Let’s turn to…
Oral health is a crucial part of your overall health, and it’s important to see your dentist in Columbiana at least every six months to maintain a healthy mouth and healthy body. However, we understand that there are some things that can keep a patient from seeing us as often as they should. If it’s been…
Everybody knows that dentists are constantly talking about the dangers of eating too much sugar. After all, sugar is one of the leading causes of cavities in both children and adults. But did you know that there are other cavity-causing culprits out there besides sugar? Join your dentist in Montevallo as we share some of the…
Bad breath is one of the most common dental problems that can cause embarrassment. Now, there’s a difference between temporary bad breath and bad breath that seems to last forever. For example, you may experience bad breath after your morning cup of coffee. But after brushing your teeth it can dissipate on its own. When…
There have been close to 400 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide since the beginning of the pandemic. While one of the telltale signs of COVID can be loss of taste, among many other symptoms, there may be additional oral health concerns associated with a COVID-19 infection both during illness, as well as recovery. Your dentist…
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…
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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