When you hear the words “root canal,” do you envision a long and painful experience in the dental chair followed by miserable time in recovery? Root canal treatment has a negative reputation with most patients, but due to advances in dental care, it can save teeth that in the past could only be extracted. Dr. Kenneth Lewis and our team... read more »

By now you have heard that you should brush your pearly whites twice a day for two minutes each time. This daily habit will help get rid of harmful plaque and oral debris from the flat surfaces of your teeth. But your toothbrush isn't designed to clean the tight spaces in between the teeth, and that's a problem. Unless of... read more »

Autumn is here, and it’s starting to get cold. That means cold and flu season is on its way. Health disorders like the cold and flu can actually influence your oral health. The bacteria or virus that caused your illness can spread to your mouth and weaken its defenses. Here’s what you can do to fight back: Vomiting causes acid... read more »

When it comes to sports like football, hockey or lacrosse, most people would agree that a mouthguard should be a standard piece of equipment. Those sports are known for being contact sports, and blows and impacts to the head are common. But the truth is, a person who plays any sport or form of recreation that has a chance of... read more »

Periodontal disease is one of the major causes of tooth erosion. As many as 47.2 percent of U.S. adults 30 or older live with some form of periodontitis, so we’re continuously seeing for it in our Fayetteville, North Carolina, office. Here are some basics on periodontal disease to aid you to understand what you can do to mitigate your risk... read more »

Once in awhile, everyone gets bad breath. Usually, the culprits are the onions you had in your salad, the garlic on your pasta or the anchovies on your pizza. If that is the case, taking two minutes brushing your teeth, or 30 seconds rinsing with mouthwash should solve the problem. Bad breath, also known as halitosis can also be the... read more »

Fayetteville, NC – August 21, 2017 – Lewis Family Dentistry announces the new hire of Dr. Chip Lewis and expansion of their family dental practice.   A Fayetteville native, Dr. Chip Lewis returns to his hometown after earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Following his tenure... read more »

Do you have a cracked tooth? Before you automatically answer “no”, keep in mind that in many cases, you might not be aware of a crack in your tooth. The crack may be too small to see, and may not even show up on a dental x-ray. The crack may even occur below the gumline. A cracked tooth can caused... read more »

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection in your gum tissue. Gum disease is caused by a range of factors, including plaque buildup within our mouths. If it is not treated properly, gum disease can lead to serious oral health issues. In its early stages, gum disease occurs as gingivitis. If left untreated, it can lead to... read more »

If your tooth enamel is injured or breached, bacteria can enter the inner portion of a tooth, known as the canal. At the bottom of the canal lies the root, which contains the tooth’s pulp. If bacteria damage the pulp, the tooth cannot expect to survive, unless root canal therapy is used. For more information about root canals, consider the... read more »