It’s natural to want a beautiful, sparkling smile. A great smile leads to great confidence, and that in turn can spill over to success in both your professional and personal life. The moment your smile starts to fade, though, your confidence can seemingly follow suit. That’s when you start looking for ways to regain your smile’s lost luster. Luckily, there... read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Have you recently replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant? If so, good for you! Now you’ll have a strong and reliable tooth for many years. However, that’s only the case if you take good care of your dental implant. So, to help you keep your dental implant in tip-top shape, our Lewis Family Dentistry dental team encourages you... read more »

This Halloween season, we want to encourage our patients to care for their spooktacular smiles while celebrating the holiday festivities. Our Lewis Family Dentistry team in Fayetteville, North Carolina wants to support our patients' commitment to their oral care for themselves and their loved ones. We believe that the key is mindfully striving for balance while taking care of precious... read more »

Flossing your teeth at least twice a day is very important for your oral health. Dr. Kenneth Lewis recommends that you floss your teeth at least once a day. Many people find excuse to not floss as they should. Our dentist has simple solutions for all of the common excuses, like: I Have Trouble Reaching All of My Teeth If... read more »