by Dr. Alex Shore | Aug 18, 2026 | Dental Implants
How long do dental implants last? With good home care and regular checkups, the implant itself can last for decades. The crown on top usually wears faster and may need to be replaced at some point, often around the 15-year mark. That’s a big reason many patients...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Aug 11, 2026 | Dental Implants
If you’re weighing full arch implants vs dentures, the biggest difference comes down to one thing: dentures rest on your gums and come out, while full arch implants are anchored in your jawbone and stay in. Both replace a full set of upper or lower teeth, but...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Aug 4, 2026 | Dental Implants
If you’re missing most of your teeth or you’re tired of dentures, you may have heard about 3 on 6™ and wondered how it works. So, what are 3 on 6 dental implants? They replace a full arch of teeth with three separate bridges, each anchored by two implants,...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Jun 28, 2026 | Dental Treatments, Dentist in Homewood, Emergency, Preventive Dentistry
One day you’re enjoying a cup of coffee, and the next, you’re wincing from pain after taking a sip. Tooth sensitivity can appear suddenly and range from mildly annoying to surprisingly painful. While occasional sensitivity isn’t uncommon, persistent...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Jun 21, 2026 | Dental Implants, Emergency
Losing a tooth can be alarming, whether it happens during a fall, sports injury, accident, or because of underlying dental problems. In those first few moments, many people panic and aren’t sure what to do next. While a lost tooth can feel overwhelming in the...
