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Periodontal disease is one of the less talked about threats to your oral health. People mostly hear about cavities and dentures being the two main adverse effects of poor dental hygiene. However, periodontal disease is also something that patients should be aware of it. Periodontal disease starts by a buildup of tartar. This buildup will […]

Your dentists, Drs. Holmes and Holmes, frequently employs a two-stage process to restore a tooth with a dental crown. The first step involves creating an abutment out of the core of the tooth by removing the tooth enamel. Then, they will take an impression of the area and will secure a hard, plastic cap, which

Oral and pharyngeal cancer threaten the oral health of many Americans each year. The American Dental Association conducted a study that found one out of every 92 adults will develop some form of oral or pharyngeal cancer in their lifetime. Early diagnosis of oral and pharyngeal cancer will greatly improve your chances for successful treatment.

Dental bridges can boost your smile this holiday season. Don’t let the holidays go by without considering upgrading your smile for a healthier you. A visit with our team at Holmes Family Dental could turn around your oral health and prepare you for a more confident new year with a restored smile. If you are missing

This holiday season, consider sprucing up your smile by caring for your teeth and gums. Your smile’s enemy is acid in your mouth, as it forms into plaque and calculus on your teeth and gumline. This soft, sticky film contains millions of bacteria which can lead to gum disease, loose teeth, and bad breath if

Pain localized within a single tooth or within your gums is commonly referred to as a toothache. Beyond the inconvenience of the pain, a toothache needs to be taken seriously. It is often a symptom of a more serious issue. Without timely treatment, it could develop even more serious complications. Many toothaches are a result

Cavities are the result of the natural bacteria in your mouth exploiting a compromised area of tooth enamel. Without timely detection and treatment, the cavity will continue to grow and affect a larger amount of the tooth enamel. If too much enamel is lost, your dentist might not be able to repair it with a

It’s not uncommon to get a small piece of food stuck between your teeth when you eat. In most cases, it comes free on its own. However, there are other times when you might get a tough piece of food, like a meat fiber or popcorn hull, uncomfortably stuck in your teeth. To help safely

Many people with moderate to deeply stained teeth will reach out to Dr. Nicole Holmes to explore their options for achieving a bright, white smile. In many of these cases, the safest and most effective way to whiten significantly stained tooth enamel is to receive a professional whitening treatment. This uses powerful dental-bleaching agents to

Every bridge that is installed by our dentists is secured in place with a very strong dental cement. However, it is still possible for a blow to the face or chronic gum disease to affect the cement. If it’s integrity is compromised, your bridge might wiggle or feel loose. In a case like this, you