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 stressful f…Read More
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 …Read More
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, no…Read More
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 yo…Read More
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 …Read More
It’s a question that pretty much everyone out there seems to wonder at one time or another. “They never find anything when I come in to have my teeth cleaned, so do I really need to be coming in this often?” It makes sense to ask something like this, of course, because a trip to the family den…Read More
As a family dentist in Fort Collins, we are very familiar with the concept of the Tooth Fairy, and we are sure you are as well. However, the Tooth Fairy has a more recent history than you might think, and there are a few good reasons for keeping her around! Keep reading to learn more about the Tooth…Read More
At Shores Family Dentistry, we are committed to not only providing our patients with the best dental care in the area, but also with educating them on their own oral health. Today, we would like to talk about periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Often called a “silent disease” because…Read More
Our smiles are one of the first ways we greet people. Whether it be at an interview, meeting up with friends, or passing a stranger on the street, a friendly smile is a polite way to acknowledge someone else. But what happens when you are insecure about your smile? A stained smile can indicate poor …Read More
Enamel, inlays, and calculus, oh my! Dentists offices are full of common, and not so common, words and phrases that many people haven’t heard of. Today, we’d like to give a little vocabulary lesson to help you know exactly what we’re talking about in these blogs. Bite: When used as a verb, ‘…Read More