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26 | 2019 Medical & Dental Directory GENERAL DENTISTRY Lewis Family Dental Kenneth Lewis, DDS Chip Lewis, DMD 4140 Ramsey Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Ph: (910) 488-0518 Lewis-Dentistry.com We file all dental insurances In-Network Insurance Companies: Aetna, Assurant, Delta Dental, The Health Plan, MetLife, SunLife, United Concordia, and United Healthcare, Specialties: Comprehensive Care to include Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry GENERAL DENTISTRY Ferncreek Family Dentistry Ngozika Daka, DMD 4155 Ferncreek Drive Suite 101 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Ph: (910) 323-8899 www.ferncreekdentistry.com Insurance: ADDP Star provider for military dental insurance. Preferred provider for MetLife, Delta Dental, United Concordia, Cigna, Ameritas, United Healthcare and Health Plan. Most other dental insurance plans accepted. Services: Comprehensive Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Children's Dentistry, Crowns/Bridges, Root Canals, Dentures, Veneers, Implants, Extractions, Whitening FAMILY DENTISTRY LEWIS Dr. Chip Lewis or visit us online at Lewis-Dentistry.com Call today! (910) 488-0518 Dr. Kenny Lewis Over 35 years serving families in the Fayetteville and Ft. Bragg area State of the Art equipment in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere Our family serving yours! Comprehensive Care including cosmetic and restorative dentistry Joel Hedgecoe, DDS David Hedgecoe, DDS Chessica Allen Logue, DDS 600 Executive Place Fayetteville, NC 28305 Ph: (910) 484-6145 www.hedgecoedentistry.com Specialties: General, cosmetic and family dentistry; digital and cone beam 3D x-rays, CEREC, intra-oral cameras HEDGECOE DENTISTRY hd Continued from page 25 Gum Disease is a Gateway Your gums protect your teeth in much the same way that skin protects the rest of your body. When they begin to recede from their original position, it can leave you vulnerable to a number of problems. Gingivitis is the earliest stage, marked by swelling and redness in the gums. You may also notice bleeding when you brush and floss, or when your gums are probed by dental instruments. At this point, it's relatively easy to get back on track with improved brushing and flossing. But if gingivitis doesn't improve, it leads to periodontitis. This is where the gums begin to pull away from the teeth, opening pockets that can send bacteria into your bloodstream. For people who have a harder time fighting off infection, this can lead to serious problems. People with diabetes are at particular risk for developing periodontitis, and more vulnerable to its effects. Severe periodontitis can increase blood sugar, creating a vicious cycle in someone whose sugar level is already complicated. Brush Up on Good Habits The American Dental Association has a patient-friendly website, mouthhealthy.org, full of articles and videos specific to various stages of life. It's a great place to learn about how various conditions affect your dental care, plus how to choose a dentist and what to expect if you haven't been in a while. n

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