Holmes Dental P.C

Invisalign is just what the name implies: it’s a practically invisible means for aligning your smile. This system uses advanced 3D computer imaging technology to demonstrate your entire treatment plan from beginning to end. Each aligner is designed to fit your bite and gradually reallocate your teeth. These amazing aligners are created from a strong […]

If you, a child, sibling or spouse are preparing to have a tooth extraction, you will probably want to know what foods to eat and what foods to avoid for a few days. You may have already surmised that soft foods are a good choice, such as: Smoothies: Mixing fresh fruit such as bananas, peaches

Properly recovering is very important when it comes to restoring your oral health with oral surgery. In fact, if you don’t take the recovery process seriously after treatment, you could suffer consequences and additional smile-harming problems. So, it’s important to do all you can to recover by following the instructions given to you by your

There are many dental issues in the world today, and a cracked tooth is one of them. This problem oftentimes develops when you apply unnatural amounts of pressure to the tooth. As the pressure continues, it creates a small crack in the enamel. Then, as time goes on, the crack gets bigger and bigger, causing

Oral thrush is a childhood nuisance that attacks the mouth. It’s caused by Candida albicans fungus, which is also known as a yeast infection, and it thrives on milk, which means this oral problem can develop during feeding time. To help you and your child prevent this oral issue, our dentist, Dr. Nicole Holmes, and

Sugar is a delicious substance, and it’s hard to avoid eating it, especially for children. However, if your child consumes high amounts of sugar, their smile could be in grave danger. Sugar promotes tooth decay development. So, to help your child have a cavity-free smile, our dentist, Dr. Nicole Holmes, encourages you to limit your

The outer layer on your teeth is a thin layer of protection known as the tooth enamel. However, as stout as it is, it can be damaged. When your enamel is eaten away slowly over time due to harmful acids and plaque buildup, it’s referred to as dental erosion. To limit tooth decay and cavities,

Are you looking for ways to help keep your smile healthy? If so, then good for you! Keeping your smile healthy is important, which is why our office here at Holmes Dental in Fort Collins, Colorado, is happy to talk to you about a key factor in your oral health, which is flossing. Flossing should

If you have gum disease then you might want to take control of it, so you can reverse this condition before you suffer painful results. Here at Holmes Dental in Fort Collins, Colorado, our team is dedicated to providing top-quality care, which is why we want to talk to you about how you can take

Do you remember the fluoride program required in elementary? Instructions would be read by a supervisor and promptly followed. If not, the rinse program was probably not in effect yet. This was to ensure students were getting their dose of fluoride to protect their teeth. Fluoride is a preventative measure, making teeth more resistant to