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What You Can Expect From Our Staff

As with all businesses, the staff at a dental clinic can really make or break the entire experience. Luckily, at Shores Family Dentistry, our staff is the best in the business! We love living in Fort Collins and serving people in our neck of the woods, and nothing beats being able to come to work…

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Common Signs That It’s Time to Schedule a Visit

There’s one big sign that it might be time for a checkup. We’re talking, of course, about the dreaded toothache. For many people, it’s not something that happens regularly, and that means that it’s a clearcut sign that they need to have it checked out. Whether you’re a person who sees the dentist every six…

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Are You Afraid of Going to the Dentist?

Everyone is afraid of something, and if your fear is of going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Among the most common phobias across the world, making the trip to your local dental office is something that is dreaded by many, and outright avoided by more. The truth, however, is that it’s incredibly important to…

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Everything You Need to Know About Flossing

What’s the one thing you can pretty much guarantee will happen when you visit your family dentist? You guessed it — you’ll be asked if you’re flossing regularly. You’ll hesitate slightly before you say, “Yes, as often as I can.” It’s vague enough of an answer that you’re hoping that will be it. At Shores…

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3 Things to Consider When Looking for a New Dentist

There’s no doubt about it — finding a new dentist can be a pretty big challenge. This is especially true if it’s been awhile since you’ve been in for a checkup. We’re certainly not trying to shame you or anything like that. In fact, we get it. A trip to the dental clinic can be…

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What To Do If Your Gums Are Inflamed

What To Do If Your Gums Are Inflamed

Although people talk about toothaches and root canals regularly, one thing you don’t hear about as often is gum inflammation. Why is that, you ask? Good question, because it’s something that many people deal with on a regular basis. If you’ve ever wondered what causes gum inflammation or what you can do to treat it,…

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Is Chewing Gum the Miracle Your Teeth Need

Is Chewing Gum the Miracle Your Teeth Need?

You’ve probably heard that chewing gum can help your teeth to fight against cavities, but is that actually true? It seems like it could be, but does that mean that it really is? Thankfully, at Shores Family Dentistry, we’d like to set the record straight on this matter. At the end of the day, nothing…

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Happy New Year from Shores Family Dentistry

Happy New Year from Shores Family Dentistry

As the old saying goes, a new year, a new opportunity to seek out top-notch dental care. Or something like that anyway! Either way, people here in Fort Collins are starting to settle into 2019 with the resolutions they’ve made for the year. For some, the goal is to cut back on junk food, eat…

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Now is the Perfect Time of Year to See a Dentist

Now is the Perfect Time of Year to See a Dentist

With Halloween now in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the perfect time of year to schedule a visit to your local dentist. The temperatures are starting to drop (that sure happened quickly, didn’t it?) and with even more great holidays that will be here before you know it, the…

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3 Tips for More Comprehensive Brushing

At Shores Family Dentistry in Fort Collins, we have been open for more than three decades. Each and every member of our staff is fully dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible experience. Whether you’re the type of person who has a fear of visiting your local dentist or you’ve never had a…

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