Are you familiar with oral health risks associated with tooth decay? Tooth decay is a process in which your tooth enamel is slowly worn down. Your tooth enamel consists of the hard outer layer of your teeth that is designed to protect the inner workings of a tooth, including the root and the pulp. Unfortunately, your enamel can be worn... read more »

Do you currently have a mouth guard, or are you in need of one? Mouth guards are commonly used in situations where individuals have the potential to suffer from oral accidents or injuries. These situations typically include contact sports and other physical activities. If you are wondering if you need a mouth guard, come visit Lewis Family Dentistry and speak... read more »

Are you aware of the dangers of dry mouth? Dry mouth is a condition in which your body does not manufacture enough saliva. Saliva is a naturally occurring substance in your mouth which is essential for proper oral health care. If your mouth is not producing enough saliva, you will be at risk for several oral health ailments including gum... read more »

How much do you know about dental floss? Even though it is something you should use every day, many people know surprisingly little about it. In addition, many people may be flossing incorrectly or not enough. If you have any questions about what products to use, speak with your dentist for suggestions. Try to use floss that will not tear... read more »

Keeping a smile safe from the risks of bad breath requires numerous oral health treatments. Not only should you make sure that you are effectively cleaning your smile every day, but you will also need to assess your oral health and determine if any underlying ailments or illnesses are present. To this end, bad breath can even be caused by... read more »

A key ailment of optimum oral health care includes always looking for new and interesting ways to improve your health. Although brushing and flossing are fundamental to daily cleaning routines, another effective product that can be used is mouthwash. However, is important understand the different types of mouthwash and which ones can be the most effective. If you are seeking... read more »

With the winter holidays approaching, you may be enjoying many delectable delights that satisfy your sweet tooth. While these goodies certainly taste good and may add to the holiday spirit, sugar can be damaging to the teeth. You should be aware that some holiday treats are worse for the teeth than others. Dr. Lewis, Dr. Lewis, and our team are... read more »

The holidays are a special time of year, but if you’re not cautious, you can do some major destruction to your teeth. By taking precautions to not open things with your teeth, to eat sweets at the suitable moments and to do what you can to brush thoroughly, you can protect your teeth this season. Here’s some additional data to... read more »

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 »