Our goal is to make sure all our patients are comfortable with the treatment we are performing and they understand what will happen during a planned dental procedure. If you have had a negative experience in the past or get anxious visiting the dentist, know that we are dedicated to helping you relax. Each of our staff members is trained to deal with dental anxiety, and we will do what we can to help make your experience as pleasant as possible.
We love getting to know our patients and their families, and we treat all age groups, including children as young as four. We always welcome new patients and accept most dental insurance plans. Please contact us if you have any questions about your specific plan.
Dr. Ciaran Murphy graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2005 and headed to Fort Collins with his family to start his practice. He knew his childhood dentist well, and he was the one who inspired Dr. Murphy to go into dentistry. Just to make sure it was really the direction for him, Dr. Murphy worked as a dental assistant while he was in college. It turned out he loved the work and decided to open his own practice after graduation.
The mountains drew Dr. Murphy to Colorado, but it was his love of sailing that inspired the name Harbor Dental. He lived near the ocean in Ireland as a child and grew up sailing. Now he feels fortunate to be in Colorado where he can take advantage of the mountains for skiing and hiking and the nearby lakes for sailing.
Dr. Cranfill graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2020 with multiple awards in osseointegration and implant dentistry. He was drawn to dentistrys intersection of art, science and precision. Dr. Cranfill is most passionate about meeting his patients and hearing their perspectives when providing care.
Everybody wants to perfect their smile, but not many people look forward to compromising their appearance while undergoing treatment. Conventional braces are an age-old orthodontic treatment, but the wired appearance of this appliance stops many people from opting for it. The use of these braces to fix your crowded, crooked, or misaligned teeth has become a passe, and many advanced options have been introduced to fulfill the purpose. Invisalign is one of them.
Invisalign makes it easy for you to get the smile of your dreams without letting anybody know that you are undergoing the treatment. Invisalign is a set of clear aligners that solve the above-listed concerns. It works by applying controlled pressure to your teeth, thus shifting them to their desired positions. The treatment offers promising results.
We will attach these aligners to your mouth and check their fitting. At the same time, we will offer a new tray of aligners. You are expected to wear one pair of aligners every two weeks and then replace them with the new ones. Visit us regularly to check the progress of the treatment. Once you complete wearing the last set of trays, you are done with the treatment. Depending upon the severity of your condition, the treatment continues for 12-18 months.
Caring for aligners is simple. It is essential to remove them while eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. Wear aligners 20-22 hours a day, and ensure you do not drop them as this may damage them. It is recommended to rinse your aligners with clean water before putting them back into your mouth.