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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

Your tooth enamel has microscopic pores that small dark particles can sometimes adhere to. As time passes these stains can penetrate deeper and deeper into the tooth enamel. The depth of the stains will determine the best method to whiten the smile. It’s wise to consult with Drs. Dan and Nicole Holmes before starting any

A knocked out tooth is always a cause for concern. While a tooth can be knocked out from a hard fall or other common accident, your chances increase if you participate in a contact sport without the benefits of a quality mouth guard. Should one of your teeth be knocked out, there are a variety

At Holmes Family Dental in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are pleased to offer composite dental fillings for our patients choosing a dental restoration for their smile. Dr. Nicole Holmes and Dr. Dan Holmes, and our professional dental team are committed to our patient’s well-being as well as your oral health. This is why we are happy to

Each one of your teeth is secured in the socket of your gums by the bone structure of your jaw and a series of small, yet strong periodontal ligaments. Unfortunately, there are incidents when a hard fall, blow to the face of other accident, can carry enough force to knock a tooth out of the