Convenient Access from Highland Park
Highland Park households can be in our chairs about 10 minutes after leaving the house, and the drive never touches an interstate. Chattanooga Dental Arts is a family practice on Ringgold Road in southeast Chattanooga, and we care for every age group, from newborns to seniors. If you have been looking for a dentist near Highland Park who can see the kids, the grandparents and everyone in between, this page covers the route, the services and the people you will meet.
Begin at Tatum Park on Union Avenue and follow South Hickory Street a short block to Bailey Avenue. Head east on Bailey, the street that is home to Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, then turn south on Dodds Avenue (US 11/US 64). Dodds feeds into Westside Drive; stay on US 41/US 76 through the roundabout and continue east on Ringgold Road, through the Bachman Tubes under Missionary Ridge, to 4207 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412, on the block between Marlboro and Tombras avenues.
The whole trip is about 4.5 miles of city streets, and rush hour can stretch it a little. Pull up Chattanooga Dental Arts in Google Maps to send turn-by-turn directions to your phone. Friends and relatives a little closer to the river can use our guides for Southside and Downtown Chattanooga.
Choosing a Dentist Near Highland Park for the Whole Household
Highland Park began as one of Chattanooga's first suburbs, incorporated as its own city in 1905 and folded into Chattanooga in 1929. Its roughly 1,000 homes, most built between 1900 and 1930, still line the blocks between McCallie Avenue and Main Street. Porches, Craftsman rooflines and neighbors who know each other by name are part of the appeal.
That close-knit feel is something we try to match inside our office. Our team keeps a family-style welcome at the front desk, and we plan visits so parents can bring two or three children in one trip. We also take part in local Chattanooga community events, because we would rather know our patients' neighborhoods than just their charts.
Honesty is the other half of the fit. We explain what we see on the x-ray and the intraoral camera, and we never push treatment you do not need. Homeowners who restore old woodwork and plaster understand that approach: repair what is broken and leave sound work alone.
Efficient planning is part of respecting your time. When a visit reveals more than one need, we map out the order of treatment, group work into as few appointments as sensible and give you the cost up front. You leave knowing what comes next, why it matters and what can safely wait.
Highland Park Smiles: What Local Families Should Keep in Mind
Highland Park earned the national "Neighborhood of the Year" title from Neighborhoods USA in 2001, and the community spirit behind that award still shows at Tatum Park cookouts and block parties. Busy households like these tend to postpone their own checkups while they keep everyone else on schedule. A six-month cleaning is the simplest way to catch a small cavity before it turns into a throbbing toothache.
Children are the other priority. Kids from the neighborhood's schools and from Shaw Park's playground at South Highland Park and Kirby avenues pick up the usual chips, loose teeth and sugary-snack habits. We start children young, keep their visits short and upbeat, and show parents exactly what we found on the screen. The intraoral camera puts a magnified image of each tooth on a monitor, which helps curious kids understand why brushing along the gumline matters.
Teenagers bring their own set of questions, from wisdom teeth to crooked front teeth to sports injuries. We check how wisdom teeth are developing on a panoramic x-ray, talk through orthodontic options with parents and point out wear patterns before they become fractures. Small conversations at sixteen often prevent large repairs at thirty.
Adults in the neighborhood often arrive with older fillings or crowns that have done their job for decades. Digital x-rays let us check those restorations with less radiation than older film, and we schedule replacements only when the evidence calls for it. Because the office opens at 8 AM Monday through Thursday, a first-thing appointment lets many parents finish before the workday starts.
Treatments Highland Park Patients Ask Us About Most
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays form the base of care for every member of the family. Regular visits let us spot decay between teeth and early gum changes while they are still easy to treat.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth that have worn down or broken. Our 3Shape intraoral scanner takes digital impressions for crowns, so you skip the old tray of putty.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked tooth after a fall on the sidewalk or a sudden ache does not wait for a routine opening. We offer same-day appointments for urgent dental needs, and the trip down Dodds Avenue is a quick one.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide helps nervous kids and adults settle in, and IV conscious sedation is available for longer or more involved visits. Both doctors trained in IV sedation during their residencies.
Invisalign®
Clear aligners straighten crowded or gapped teeth without brackets and wires. Adults in Highland Park who skipped braces years ago can read Do You Qualify For Invisalign®? before booking a consultation.
Meet Your Chattanooga Dental Team
Dr. Jancy A. Parkerson-McGovern graduated magna cum laude from Mercer University in 2009 and holds a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor earned through extra continuing education. Dr. Daniel McGovern completed a hospital-based residency at the Dental College of Georgia that covered wisdom teeth removal and implant placement. Both were named among the nation's Top 40 Under 40 Dentists.
Insurance & Financing
We work with many insurance providers, including Delta Dental PPO and BCBS PPO, and our team helps you use your benefits well. New patients without insurance (and without periodontal disease) can start with our $89 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray. Larger plans can be spread out through third-party financing with Cherry, Alphaeon or Sunbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Chattanooga Dental Arts from Highland Park, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 4.5 miles from Tatum Park, a drive of roughly 10 minutes. You take Bailey Avenue east, Dodds Avenue south, then Westside Drive and Ringgold Road east. For anyone who wants a dentist near Highland Park without merging onto I-24, it is one of the simplest routes in town.
What should parents do if a child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, rinse it gently and place it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Then call the office right away, since quick care gives an adult tooth the best chance of being saved. Baby teeth are not put back. The practice offers same-day appointments for urgent dental needs.
What does the $89 cleaning special include?
It includes a cleaning, an exam and x-rays for $89. The special is for new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease, whether they live in Highland Park or elsewhere in Hamilton County. Patients who need gum treatment first can ask about the Clerri™ Membership's Perio plan instead, which is designed for patients who need ongoing gum care.
Which snacks are hardest on kids' teeth?
Sticky and slow-dissolving sweets are the worst, including gummies, fruit snacks, hard candy and sweet drinks sipped through the day. Crackers and chips also cling to the grooves of back teeth. Highland Park parents can offer cheese, fruit or water instead and have kids rinse or brush after treats.
Can I get a first visit without dental insurance?
Yes. New patients without insurance can book our $89 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray, provided there is no periodontal disease, or a $39 Problem-Focused Exam & X-Ray for one specific concern. The Clerri™ Membership then covers ongoing cleanings, exams and x-rays for a set fee, with 10% off other procedures.
Schedule Your Visit from Highland Park
Pick a morning that works, grab the kids and point the car toward Ringgold Road. Call 423-719-6485 to book with the dentist near Highland Park that keeps care honest and family-style. You can also browse every neighborhood we cover on our Areas We Serve page or learn more about our practice as a Dentist Chattanooga, TN.