Taking care of your teeth truly does not take all that much time, and the work you put in now will pay out massive dividends in the future. The absolute best thing you can do for your teeth is brush regularly. After that, add in flossing once a day. Then, see your local dentist semi-annually, and yo…Read More
While our teeth overall do a great job at helping our bodies to digest food, they aren’t indestructible. From accidental knockouts to not properly caring for them, it’s important to remember that you only have one set that needs to last a lifetime. Shores Family Dentistry in Fort Collins offers …Read More
Our teeth are created to chew and tear at food so that it makes it easier for our stomach to digest the food. This allows the nutrients and energy to be dispersed to your body’s cells much quicker. They are, in essence, the first part of your body involved in the digestive system. That being said,…Read More
No one wants to live with pain. It just makes the tasks of daily living unenjoyable, and sometimes you can’t even do them at all. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong and that you need to get it fixed, so when you ignore it, you are ignoring a problem that could be seri…Read More
As an adult, you want to look good in every way, from dressing nicely to eating healthy. However, if your teeth are crooked, misaligned, or yellow, odds are you may not feel so good about your smile. And since your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, you want to ensure it’s p…Read More
In the past, braces were considered only for kids, and more specifically, for teenagers. There seemed to be this small window of time where you either got braces or you didn’t. Fast forward to the twenty-first century, and dental care has changed considerably. Dentistry itself has seen a huge grow…Read More
It is recommended by the American Dental Association to brush your teeth at least twice a day, often in the morning and at night. This will help keep your teeth clean and help prevent cavities and worse dental conditions, such as gingivitis. However, a lot of people are not properly brushing their t…Read More
As your local dentist, Shores Family Dentistry in Fort Collins cares about your teeth. We offer a variety of dental services in order to help you take care of your teeth and keep them into your senior years and beyond. From preventative care to teeth whitening and dental implants, we can help you ha…Read More
There seem to be a lot of questions around whether or not whitening your teeth is safe. You want to ensure that you don’t remove your enamel, hurt your gums, or weaken your teeth while whitening. So, is teeth whitening safe? And if so, how do I know which type to choose. We will look at all these …Read More
In our previous blog, An Overview of Dentist Jargon, we defined the term crown and many other common terms that you are likely to hear at your family dentist. Today we are going to talk about dental crowns in more depth, explore the signs that you may need one, and go over the procedure. If you thin…Read More