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It’s no secret that residents of Lexington love sports! The folks around here work hard and play just as hard, whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, or the numerous other high-impact sports that can cause harm to your family’s mouths. In fact, at least 13% of all oral injuries happen during sports activities. Dr. Kevin Brewer wants you […]

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root. If you have a […]

Everybody knows that they should floss every day. But it just doesn’t always happen that way, does it? We know that flossing is harder than brushing for a number of reasons, but we also know how important it is to your oral health. Dr. Kevin Brewer wants all of our patients to floss every day, and […]

The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Kevin Brewer reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In fact, denture maintenance is an important part of oral […]

You have probably heard of diabetes, but did you know that it affects more than seven million people and they aren’t even aware of it? According to the American Diabetes Association, three people will be diagnosed with diabetes during the minute it takes to read this paragraph. If diabetes hasn’t touched your life, you may […]

We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather in Lexington, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year and it’s not uncommon to see lips that suffer from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Brewer Family Dental we are very much attuned the oral health needs […]

If you have ever had a cold sore, you know how embarrassing they can be, and how isolated they can make you feel. It should make you feel better to know that you are not alone: cold sores affect a whopping 8 out of 10 people. This may seem high, but even if you don’t […]

It’s no secret that Lexington residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Brewer Family Dental understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for individuals and […]

Keep Your Mouth Healthy with These Foods Hello Lexington residents! As you know, Dr. Kevin Brewer and Brewer Family Dental are committed to helping you maintain the best oral health, and we’ve got some tips for you. It is common to hear about what not to eat, but today we are going to tell you about a few […]

We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since your last dental appointment that you’re not even sure […]