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Step One: BrushFocus 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.Tip! Brush your teeth in 30 second quadrants by beginning in the upper right on the very back tooth and going all the way to the ...

Please join us as we welcome Dr. Scott Koo to our practice!Wednesday, August 10, 20164pm - 6pmPlease RSVP by August 3, 2016540.943.4215Light refreshments will be served

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. ...

Your friends at Browning Family Dentistry are pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Koo will join our practice on August 1, 2016. Dr. Koo comes to us at the completion of a residency in General Practice at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Delaware. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, Summa Cum Laude, and received his DDS from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Koo brings a strong dedication to offering you the finest up-to-date dental care available, in a friendly and comforting atmosphere. We feel he is the perfect practitioner to continue our tradition of excellent dental care.With mixed emotions we must also inform you that ...

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!

Browning Family Dentistry is excited to announce our nomination for The Best Bedside Manner Award. Our friendly team takes pride in putting all our patients at ease and taking exceptional care of them at each visit so that they feel comfortable, welcome, and cared for while they are with us. Making your dental experience a positive one is our mission!The link to OurHealth Charlottesville & Shenandoah Valley magazine is below! Vote for us for your favorite general dentist!https://ourhealth.typeform.com/to/lmR5Vv