Growing up, I had exclusively negative experiences with dentists. Botched root canals, sketchy billing situations, etc. And so, even now as an adult, I can't help but feel nervous and anxious anytime I need to see the dentist--especially if it's for a serious procedure. I just saw Dr. Lewis today for the first time. I was referred to him for a root canal by a dentist friend of mine. It genuinely was maybe the best and most positive experience I've ever had with a dentist. Here's a rundown of my experience: 1. Immediately, the facilities were modern, clean, and equipped with updated tech. 2. Staff were very friendly and kind. I waited a total of 7 seconds before I was called in. 3. Dr. Lewis welcomed me and introduced himself warmly. He quickly got me settled in the operating room, took x-rays, and then kindly and clearly explained my condition and then walked me through the procedure. 4. Dr. Lewis worked efficiently and effectively. He communicated his instructions clearly and gently, was very friendly and made me feel comfortable and calm. I felt absolutely ZERO pain, and the cherry on top? The whole root canal only took about 20 minutes. I had been dealing with issues with this particular tooth for about 4 months, but it developed into a nasty infection over the weekend. Those of you who have had a bad infection know--this kind of pain can be absolutely incapacitating and make it difficult to even think straight. And on top of that, I have a work-related trip this upcoming weekend and was beginning to feel stressed, worrying that I might have to go on this trip without resolving this pain. I know this may sound melodramatic--I don't mean for it to--but I sincerely consider Dr. Lewis an answered prayer. I prayed to God that He would provide a swift resolution to my tooth pain, and Dr. Lewis delivered up the swiftest and most painless root canal I've ever had. I almost want to go back. I know that is foolish, but that's how relieving the experience was. I'm sorry for the essay, but also, not really. I don't usually leave reviews for anything. I'm writing a lengthy one now because I sincerely hope that anyone else who has suffered from poor dental care might stumble upon this review and be led to Dr. Lewis at Foundation Endodontics. read more

My regular dentist sent me directly from her chair to Dr. Lewis when she found that what looked like a deep cavity was actually a cracked tooth and I needed a root canal. He took me within minutes of my arrival, took scans and then explained clearly and concisely both what the procedure entails and the financial aspects. (Dr. Lewis is an in-network provider with my insurance, but because his staff had no time to check my benefits, he gave me the option of continuing that day with a reasonable down payment that we could settle up later or rescheduling for a later date after they could check, and he could give me a more accurate quote. I chose not to postpone, but I appreciate being given the option.) Dr. Lewis and his assistant Olga were professional, friendly and knowledgeable throughout and post-procedure instructions were clearly given both verbally and in writing. His receptionist (sorry I didn't get her name!) was also friendly and has a lovely sense of humor! Thanks to everyone at Foundation Endodontics for their care! read more

Nobody "loves" visiting a specialist, but when required I prefer to schedule with a professional that has been recommended. In this case, I was searching for a new endodontist as the doctor that I had been using retired. My daughter was in pain and was possibly in need of a root canal. Fortunately, I was referred to Dr Michael Lewis of Foundation Endodontics in Hackensack by a friend / coworker and also by Dr Jerry Friedman's office. I am glad that we found him. Dr Lewis has great "bedside manners" as does his office staff (including Erica and D). He / they are kind, patient, and professional and take the time to examine, evaluate, treat, and explain. They were great with scheduling and clear about what was to be done and billed. Nobody enjoys dental visits but it is important to find people that you trust. Hopefully I / we never need endodontic services, but if so I would return to see Dr Lewis and will certainly refer him to others. Thank you Dr Lewis for your time and the care that you provided. read more

Doctor Michael Lewis is a Rockstar!!!!!! I have had a root canal at my regular dentist's office 6 years ago and it took 4 visits to complete what took Dr. Lewis just under an hour. I am completely afraid of seeing the dentists and this by far was the most pleasurable experience ever. I started needing dental work at age 15 and it has been a nightmare since. I am now 35, and this dentist is the only one who made me feel at ease and pain free. What I loved the most was his attention to detail, his professionalism and expert advice. He carefully explained the whole procedure before, during and after. He also made a great recommendation and was proactive in ensuring that my previous botched tooth was corrected. Hopefully, I will never need another root canal, but if I do, I will look no further to this great endodontist! Anyone who needs a root canal, don't waste your time, come here!! By the way, I drove over 45 miles after reading all of his wonderful reviews. I was not disappointed. read more

Over the past month Dr. Lewis provided outstanding care to me and my son - both on an emergency basis. In both of our cases, we were in acute pain that sprung up out of nowhere. We visited our general dentists and both thought that we needed pretty invasive care (different in each case). Dr. Lewis squeezed both of us into his schedule (different days). While he clearly had tight time lines, because he has other patients and they need him too(!), he provided patient responses to questions along with excellent care. In both my case and my son's case, Dr. Lewis was able to provide a less invasive care solution (my son did not get a root canal!) while relieving our painful symptoms and providing a long term path for the tooth's health. He's an excellent diagnostician, thoughtful about his patients, and he is exceptionally skilled. He also has invested in the latest equipment so that he can provide his patients the best options when it comes to their care. read more

I came here to "fix" an old root canal and then later had to have another root canal done. My first root canal (over 20 years ago) was torture - took 4 appointments and was as painful as it comes!! So needless to say I was nervous to come back for re-treatment. For my second procedure, I visited the dentist as an emergency and, needing a root canal, left a message on his answering machine on a Sunday night expecting a call back the following day. He returned my call that night to say he would leave word with the scheduler to set me up ASAP. To say Dr. Lewis is excellent is an understatement. The procedures were painless (well, as painless as a root canal can get) and over before I knew it. The recovery was quick and painless as well. The front office staff and support staff was equally helpful and friendly as well. I HIGHLY recommend him for any procedure that you need. I even took my 17 year old there recently for his own root canal. read more

Excellent service from someone who cares. My dentist sent an x-ray of my tooth over to Dr. Lewis late in the day on a Monday. I received a call directly from Dr. Lewis within the hour; there was concern about the numbness associated with the infection. The tooth needed immediate attention. Dr. Lewis came into the office on Tuesday specifically to treat my tooth. He usually is out of the office on Tuesdays. The root canal procedure was completed in about 25 minutes, with little discomfort. Dr. Lewis not only has extensive knowledge, but has also finely honed his craft. Being in my late 50s, I do remember a time when the ambiance of a doctor's office more obviously reflected a genuine care for the patient rather than over-concern for copay and insurance information. The experience at Dr. Lewis's office was nostalgic for those times. The focus was on the patient. If you need endodontic treatment, go to Dr. Lewis! read more

I am a Physician, and i usually have a hectic schedule, Had an agonizing pain overnight, could not sleep all night. I called Foundation Endodontics at about 7.15 in the morning and left a message.hoping they will respond by 9 am. Michael called me within minutes , to my utmost surprise and agreed to see me right away. I drove myself to his office in next 15 minutes. He was doing a case and came out to the waiting room , asked if i was okay? and if i could bear the pain for next few minutes? I told him that i could wait. I was in the dental chair in next few minutes, Michael told me that he has to drain the abscess and do a partial root canal. He started working and i left the room feeling so much better. i held his hand and kissed it ,to show my gratitude. I went to work right away. He was in touch over the weeekend until i ultimately felt better. Michael you are the best. Thank you. Sajjad read more

My wife has a low tolerance to pain, so when she woke up with pain and swelling on her lower left side of her quadrant we needed to handle this ASAP. My wife had a brain abscess 3 yrs ago and is confined to a wheel chair till she can learn to walk again along with a movement disorder which complicates matters. Her dentist was on vacation, of course, and we used Dr. Lewis in the past, so we called, and we were scheduled immediately. Upon our arrival Dr Lewis and his amazing staff treated my wife with the dignity, courtesy and professionalism which exceeded our expectations especially dealing with a tricky root canal and bad infection. My wife experienced no pain what so ever and her movement disorder was in check and usually is triggered by emotions which one would expect from a tricky root canal. Many Thanks to you Dr. Lewis and your staff for making a bad situation feel good. read more

Dr. Michael Lewis is a wonderful doctor. I was sent to his office by my dentist in an emergency situation, suffering from extreme pain. Dr. Lewis, who I had not previously met, saw how much I was suffering and immediately prioritized me (and provided immediate pain relief). As it turned out, I required an emergency root canal. He performed the root canal - painlessly, I should add, which provided immediate relief to my situation. In short, I entered his office in an urgent situation, in excruciating pain. He was very compassionate, immediately treated my pain, and then went on to treat the source of the problem through an emergency procedure which he performed pain-free. I am enormously grateful for the help he provided me. I think that he is a terrific medical professional, and a very caring individual. read more

Dr. Michael Lewis performed two root canal therapies on me, on two separate occasions. While most dental procedures are not something to look forward to, on both occasions Dr. Lewis and his staff made it the very best possible experience. Dr. Lewis described in detail the procedure to be performed and answered and questions before beginning. A series of X-rays were taken and everything was handled in a very assuring and professional manner. From the start, you develop a strong feeling of confidence that Dr. Lewis is a knowledgeable and true dental professional. After the procedure is performed, he takes time to discuss the outcome and next steps. Dr. Lewis is supported by a highly competent, courteous and caring staff. I would highly recommend this practice without reservation. read more

Dr. Lewis took me in as an emergency patient. This was the first time I met Dr. Lewis but he made me feel very comfortable in treating a tooth that had been causing me a great deal of trouble prior to being under his care. The procedure went very smooth and was quick. Dr. Lewis took time out of his day to not only return a call regarding a question that I had but he also went above and beyond and did a follow up call. Upon entering the office I was quickly greeted by his front desk staff. They made me feel as if I had been a patient there for years. Both Dr. Lewis and his assistant made me feel comfortable the entire time I was in the chair. I would recommend without hesitation Dr. Lewis and his staff to anyone who is looking for an endodontist. read more

I was experiencing a lot of pain and needed an emergency root canal. I called the office and they were able to fit me in on the same day. Dr. Lewis and his staff were very friendly, polite and empathetic. This was my first root canal and I did not know what to expect. Dr. Lewis made sure I was comfortable and not in any pain throughout the procedure. He worked quick and efficiently to do the root canal and get me out of pain and I could not be any happier. Dr. Lewis even took time later in the afternoon to call me directly to follow up and see how I was feeling. Just look at this review and others - how many people can actually say they had a positive experience when getting a root canal? Highly recommend Dr. Lewis and Foundation Endodontics. read more

Had my first visit with Dr. Michael Lewis yesterday. He performed a root canal on one of my molars. Let me preface this by saying I am the WORST dental patient and absolutely was dreading the appointment. Dr. Lewis was absolutely wonderful. The only thing I felt was a tiny pinch when he was numbing my mouth. The root canal was done quickly and painlessly. He put me at ease with his professionalism and knowledge. I overheard his office staffer on the phone saying he was a root canal specialist. I can certainly vouch for that. When I was leaving, I was told by the staffer that I could take up to three Advils for pain. I did not even need one. I was able to eat lunch an hour later and did not have any pain at all. Linda Paparella read more

Dr. Lewis retreated a root canal for me that was abscessed. My primary dentist who diagnosed the abscess wanted to do exploratory surgery immediately and probable tooth extraction. Thank goodness I had my thinking cap on that day and decided to reach out to Dr. Lewis for his opinion - he took my call immediately. Dr. Lewis examined my tooth and gums thoroughly and simply and gently retreated the root canal. He saved me from much pain, expense, and the loss of my tooth. This is the second time Dr. Lewis has saved a tooth of mine from needless extraction! I am thrilled and grateful that he is my Endodontist. I immensely appreciate his great and honest evaluations and careful treatment. He is THE BEST!!! And his staff is too! read more

Dr. Lewis and his team are amazing!! Dr. Lewis is attentive, available, and you just know that he knows what he's doing. From the moment I reached out to him, all the way through the end of the (only 40 minute) root canal procedure, I knew I was in excellent hands. During the root canal he took multiple xrays and explained what he was doing throughout. Please, if your dentist tells you he/she can do your root canal, don't let them! Call Dr. Lewis! He's the best and he is very reasonably priced. I maxed out of my dental insurance and he charged me $1100 less than my dentist did for a root canal she did last week (now I have to wonder if I even needed that root canal done). Thank you, Dr. Lewis! read more

I had major tooth pain and was lucky enough to come in the following day from a cancellation. What I thought was just going to be a consultation and a later appointment for treatment turned out to be a root canal right away! It happened to be Christmas Eve and he could've told me to come back next week, but he instead he fixed it right then. I'm so grateful to him and his staff for seeing me and taking care of my tooth. No one ever likes hearing they need a root canal, but Dr Lewis is simply the best at them! Quick, pain free (well, as pain free as a root canal be) and most of all caring. I would not recommend anyone else besides Dr Lewis for a root canal. Thank you again Dr Lewis and staff!! read more

I was extremely anxious about having my first root canal done. Luckily, I was referred to Dr. Lewis. While I can't say that I would willingly sign up to have another one, I can say that if I ever need another one I will not go to anyone but Dr. Lewis. He is patient, kind, extremely knowledgeable and cares about his patients. When my tooth continued to hurt the next day, he told me to come in and he would check it out immediately. This was even though his office was officially closed that day. He spent time making sure that I was no longer in pain, and didn't let me leave until he had ensured that I wouldn't be in any more pain. I HIGHLY recommend him. read more

The best endodontic practice ever! Dr. Lewis is the only Dr. I have ever encountered that, on his own, informed me in advance of what my insurance coverage was for my procedure, so I was not blind-sighted! He clearly puts himself in his patient's shoes in that regard. He is very skilled at what he does, takes the time to explain the diagnosis and procedure clearly, and does what is in the best in interest of his patients. I was in and out in an hour for a root canal procedure that was painless. He, along with his staff, Maria and Betty, are very friendly and customer-focused. Plus, he has Sunday morning hours, if needed. Highly recommend! T. Kurtz read more