by Dr. Alex Shore | Jan 11, 2026 | Oral Health
At Signature Smile Arts, we take our patients’ concerns to heart. A common concern we see is in regards to dental amalgam fillings, which contain mercury, a harmful heavy metal. However, it’s the mercury vapors that are harmful, and only small amounts of vapors are...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Jan 4, 2026 | Dentist in Homewood
You and your loved ones deserve a great dentist, but what does a great dentist do? How is he different from all the rest? As a Homewood dentist, your Signature Smile Arts provider’s first priority will be your comfort. Next, we blend the art of creating beautiful...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Dec 26, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered if your bite looks “off?” You may even ask, “Overbite vs. underbite – what’s the difference?” Many patients ask about their bite alignment during cosmetic dentistry consultations in Homewood, IL, because bite problems...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Dec 19, 2025 | Dental Treatments
Many patients ask us if a popping jaw and headaches are linked. The short answer is yes, they can be. As providers of TMJ treatment in Homewood, IL, we see this connection often. The jaw and head work closely together. So, when one is stressed, the other can suffer,...
by Dr. Alex Shore | Dec 12, 2025 | Dentist in Homewood
If you brush and floss regularly but feel plaque building up on your teeth quickly, you might wonder, “How does plaque form?” Your trusted general dentist in Homewood, IL, is here to explain why plaque returns and what you can do to slow it down. Do you feel plaque...
