If you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks, you may be considering cosmetic dentistry. But as your dentist in Centreville knows, cosmetic dentistry is really just a broad term that actually describes a variety of dental treatments that can enhance the appearance of your smile. Knowing what options are available to you can help…
Any dentist, along with everyone at our Montevallo dental office, will tell you that one of the most gratifying, tear-jerking moments we have doing what we do is when someone’s smile and life is improved, and they become more confident. One of the areas of dental care that allow us the tools and treatments to…
Have you ever wished that your teeth were whiter? We understand. We all want a bright, white smile that we’re happy to show off to the world. But many things can cause tooth discoloration — from your daily cup of coffee to your nightcap glass of red wine, or delicious tomato sauce to yummy berries….
When it comes to dentistry, there are many common myths and misconceptions that could actually hurt your smile and oral health rather than help. At our dental office in Montevallo, we believe in preventive dentistry and giving professional dental advice in order to protect your teeth. That’s why we want to debunk several of the…
Whiter Teeth May Help You get a Great Job or Possibly a Date Everyone wants a dazzling smile and who can blame them? Whiter teeth can make you look younger, are more aesthetically pleasing and make you feel better about yourself. In fact, research has shown that whiter teeth may actually help you land that…
“I want a dingy smile,” said no one ever. We all want a smile that lights up a room like an incandescent bulb. So what can you do about it? For starters, you can avoid certain common foods that are known to stain and darken your pearly whites. Here is a list of the top…
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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