Shores Family Dentistry

Shores Family Dentistry Our Fort Collins dentists and team individualize care to help achieve not only our patient’s needs, but their goals.

When it comes to dental care in Fort Collins, Colorado, we’re here for the patients looking for a family oriented dental office that provides judgement-free, gentle, dental care that leaves our patients feeling empowered and confident about their oral health. We understand that being in the dental chair can be stressful, we will always seek to keep you as comfortable as possible. We are so grateful to our patients who trust us with their smiles.

📚✨ WE ARE A SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION SITE ✨🎒We’re proud to be partnering as a donation drop-off location for Realities For...
06/16/2026

📚✨ WE ARE A SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION SITE ✨🎒

We’re proud to be partnering as a donation drop-off location for Realities For Children to help local students start the school year prepared and confident.

If you’d like to contribute, we are currently collecting the following most-needed items:

📚 Composition Books
• Wide Ruled Composition Books
• College Ruled Composition Books

📓 Spiral Notebooks
• Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks
• College Ruled Spiral Notebooks

✏️ Classroom Supplies
• Colored Pencils
• Highlighters
• Wide-Tip Markers
• Thin-Tip Markers
• Pencil Bags/Pouches
• Dry Erase Markers
• Glue Sticks
• 12 Sharpened Pencils
• Pocket Folders
• Small Scissors

🎒 Student Essentials
• 17” Backpacks (Gender-Neutral Preferred)
• Basic Earbud-Style Wired Headphones

⭐ A HUGE THANK YOU ⭐
Because of a generous donation, crayons are not needed at this time.

Every item helps make a real difference for a local child. Thank you for supporting our community with us! 💙

🌿 Oral Health Month — Week 2: Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) 🦷💧Chronic dry mouth isn’t just “feeling thirsty.” It’s a medical co...
06/08/2026

🌿 Oral Health Month — Week 2: Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) 🦷💧

Chronic dry mouth isn’t just “feeling thirsty.” It’s a medical condition called xerostomia, and it happens when your mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva.

Saliva plays a huge role in protecting your teeth and gums. It helps wash away food particles, neutralize acids, and keep harmful bacteria under control. When saliva is reduced, your oral health can change quickly.

Common causes include medications, dehydration, stress, certain medical conditions, and aging.

You may notice:
• A sticky or dry feeling in your mouth
• Trouble swallowing or speaking comfortably
• Increased cavities or tooth sensitivity
• Cracked lips or a dry throat
• Bad breath that doesn’t improve with brushing

Left untreated, dry mouth can increase your risk for cavities, gum disease, and oral discomfort.

The good news: there are ways to help manage it. Hydration, saliva-stimulating habits, and targeted dental products can make a big difference.

If you’re noticing symptoms, it’s worth bringing up at your next visit—we can often help identify the cause and improve comfort quickly.

✨ A healthy mouth starts with healthy moisture.

✨ Exciting news! ✨We're honored to share that Dr. Sara, Dr. Brooke, and Dr. Meredith have been featured in the June issu...
06/02/2026

✨ Exciting news! ✨

We're honored to share that Dr. Sara, Dr. Brooke, and Dr. Meredith have been featured in the June issue of NOCO Style's annual Faces of NOCO edition as the Face of Women-Owned Dentistry!

This recognition celebrates the passion, expertise, and commitment our doctors bring to serving the Northern Colorado community. We are incredibly grateful for our patients and team members who make it possible for us to do what we love every day.

📖 Check out the feature and learn more about our story:
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Thank you for being part of our journey and for trusting us with your smiles. ❤️

🌿 Hello June — Oral Health Month Begins 🦷💙Most people think of oral health as just teeth and gums—but your mouth is deep...
06/01/2026

🌿 Hello June — Oral Health Month Begins 🦷💙

Most people think of oral health as just teeth and gums—but your mouth is deeply connected to your entire body.

When gum health breaks down, it doesn’t stay local. Inflammation and bacteria in the mouth can affect overall health in meaningful ways.

Research has shown links between oral health and several systemic conditions, including:

❤️ Heart health — Gum disease has been associated with increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease, largely due to inflammation in the body.

🩸 Diabetes — Oral inflammation and Diabetes Mellitus can affect each other in a two-way relationship, making both harder to control when one is unmanaged.

🔥 Inflammation — Chronic gum disease can contribute to ongoing systemic inflammation, which impacts multiple body systems over time.

🤰 Pregnancy health — Poor oral health has been associated with pregnancy complications, including risks related to preterm birth and maternal inflammation.

This is why bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or untreated gum issues shouldn’t be ignored—they can be early warning signs of something bigger.

✨ Taking care of your mouth is taking care of your whole body.

All month long, we’ll be sharing simple, practical ways to support a healthier smile—and a healthier you.

In recognition of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, as we honor and remember the brave men an...
05/25/2026

In recognition of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. ❤️💙

Hello, May! 🌷Treat yourself this month with our May Whitening Special!A healthy, confident smile is always in season—let...
05/01/2026

Hello, May! 🌷
Treat yourself this month with our May Whitening Special!
A healthy, confident smile is always in season—let us help you feel your best!
Give us a call to book your appointment! 💛

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙Today we’re celebrating the amazing team members who help keep our office runni...
04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙

Today we’re celebrating the amazing team members who help keep our office running smoothly every single day — Annie, Amanda, and Maddie! ✨

From keeping schedules organized and helping patients to managing the many moving parts behind the scenes, your hard work, dedication, and care make all the difference.

Thank you for everything you do for our team and our patients. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱We challenge you to celebrate Earth Day by doing one (or more!) of these simple acts of kindness for ...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱

We challenge you to celebrate Earth Day by doing one (or more!) of these simple acts of kindness for our planet:

• Pick up trash in your neighborhood or local park
• Plant flowers, herbs, or a tree
• Start a garden
• Recycle items around your home
• Use a reusable water bottle or shopping bag
• Spend time outside and appreciate nature
• Turn off lights you’re not using
• Support a local farmers market or small business
• Teach your kids the importance of caring for the Earth
• Encourage a friend to join the challenge

Every small action adds up to a big impact. How will you celebrate Earth Day? 💚

It’s Dental Hygienist Appreciation Week, and we want to give a huge thank you to our amazing hygiene team — Aundrea, And...
04/15/2026

It’s Dental Hygienist Appreciation Week, and we want to give a huge thank you to our amazing hygiene team — Aundrea, Andrea, Marisa, and Rebecca! 🦷✨

Your hard work, kindness, dedication, and commitment to our patients do not go unnoticed. Thank you for helping keep our patients smiling and for being such an important part of our practice every single day.

We appreciate all that you do this week and always! 💙

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️Whether you’re celebrating with green beer, corned beef & cabbage, or just wearing green so y...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Whether you’re celebrating with green beer, corned beef & cabbage, or just wearing green so you don’t get pinched by a leprechaun — we hope your day is full of good luck and big smiles! 😄

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4360 Boardwalk Drive, Ste 100
Fort Collins, CO
80525

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

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