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Step One: Brush

Focus on brushing along the gum line more so than the smooth shiny portion of your teeth. By angling the toothbrush 45 degrees and brushing the actual gums, you are removing the plaque and food that are responsible for gum disease and cavities.

Brush the chewing surfaces of all teeth but especially the back teeth. Your back teeth consist of molars and premolars are the most prone to developing cavities due to the presence of grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces which can catch food and bacteria.

Many of our patients like to know what their copay will be for treatment prior to scheduling.  That used to mean waiting, sometimes up to six weeks, to hear back from your insurance company.  Did you know that we no longer need to send out predeterminations to give you an estimated copay?  We can access most of our patients’ dental policies online and give estimated copay amounts and get you scheduled right away.  It’s important to note that sometimes not all treatment is covered by your insurance company.  That does not mean that the treatment does not need to be done, only that your insurance policy does not cover it.  ...

Trying to make sense of your insurance coverage can be a daunting task.  At Browning Family Dentistry, the front office staff is happy to help you understand your benefits. 

Did you know that most insurance policies cover two checkups a year, along with a set of bitewing xrays at 100%?  That means little to no out of pocket expense for you! A checkup includes a thorough cleaning and exam, and at one of these appointments, the hygienist will also take a set of xrays. Not being aware of their dental benefits, many of our patients are letting their dental plan go to waste by not coming in for these visits twice ...

We are excited to announce that we are now in network with Cigna Dental DPPO!  Some of the local employers that offer Cigna dental coverage to their employees are:  Hollister, Nibco, Drake, Lowe’s, Sentara Healthcare and Cracker Barrel. Browning Family Dentistry takes pride in offering quality and affordable dentistry, and participation in Cigna’s network will allow our patients to see some significant savings in their treatment.  

As Browning Family Dentistry is currently accepting new patients, please let your friends and family know of this great opportunity to see a dentist in their network.  We love referrals, so be sure to tell them to mention you by name when they call!

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"Over 47 percent of the U.S. adult population ages 30 years and older have mild, moderate or severe periodontitis, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...nearly two-thirds (64%) of adults over age 65 have moderate to severe forms of periodontal disease." -ADA 2012. To begin, periodontal disease is another term for gum disease which ranges from gingivitis (bleeding and inflamed gums) all the way to periodontitis which can lead to tooth loss. The picture of health for a patient does not involve bleeding gums, which most people believe to be a normal occurrence. The presence of bleeding when brushing and flossing is a sign ...

Browning Family Dentistry is dedicated to providing the best dental care available by offering high-quality dental services that your entire family can appreciate and afford.  We are excited to present our website to our current and prospective patients.

We would love for you to learn more about our practice, our doctors and team members and the wide range of services we offer including general dentistry, partial and full dentures, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry such as crowns, veneers and teeth whitening.  You can also contact us directly via email through our website to request appointments, as well as access our Facebook and Google+ pages.

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