Convenient Access from Brainerd
Moore Road runs almost like a ruler from the heart of the neighborhood to our front door, and the trip from Brainerd High School takes about 7 minutes. Chattanooga Dental Arts is a family practice on Ringgold Road in Chattanooga, treating children, parents and grandparents under one roof. If your household wants a dentist near Brainerd who can see everyone, this is the short version: one road, a single right turn and no merging onto the interstate.
From the school at 1020 North Moore Road, head south. North Moore Road passes the I-24 interchange and continues as South Moore Road for a total of about 2.6 miles. Turn right on Ringgold Road (US 41/US 76) and go roughly a quarter mile west to 4207 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412, which makes the whole trip about 2.9 miles.
Golfers leaving Brainerd Golf Course, the Donald Ross design on Old Mission Road, pick up Moore Road a little farther south and arrive in about the same time. Rush hour can add a few minutes near the I-24 ramps. Open our listing on Google Maps to send the route to your phone, and relatives who live a bit farther afield can see our pages for East Ridge and Highland Park.
Why Brainerd Households Keep Their Dental Care Nearby
Visit Chattanooga describes the area as one of the city's many suburban neighborhoods, about 15 minutes from downtown, with shops and services lining Brainerd Road. Eastgate Town Center anchors the shopping side of life here. It opened in 1962 as Eastgate Mall and was, for a time, the largest shopping mall in Tennessee.
A suburban rhythm of school runs, work shifts and weekday errands leaves little room for long drives. That is why the straight shot down Moore Road matters. A cleaning, a child's checkup and a quick stop on the way home can fit inside one afternoon.
Inside the office, we keep things honest and unhurried. Our doctors explain what they find, show images from the intraoral camera and lay out options without pressure toward work you do not need. When a mouth needs more than one repair, we plan the steps efficiently so you are not making extra trips.
A few members of our team have their own ties to the local high school, so the Panthers, the Moore Road traffic and the neighborhood itself are familiar territory. We also take part in local Chattanooga community events, because knowing a neighborhood helps us care for the people in it.
Brainerd Smiles From Grade School to Retirement
Families shape most of the dental needs we see from this side of Missionary Ridge. Younger children need routine cleanings, exams and a calm first impression of the dental chair. The neighborhood high school on North Moore Road, a Hamilton County Schools campus opened in 1960, sends us teenagers with their own priorities, from crowded front teeth to wisdom teeth that are starting to crowd the back of the jaw.
Wisdom teeth deserve an early look. A panoramic x-ray shows how they are forming, and our doctors trained in wisdom tooth removal during hospital-based residencies. Planning ahead lets a family choose a calm time for the procedure rather than reacting to a painful flare-up during exams or sports season.
Adults in the area tend to juggle their own care behind everyone else's. Older fillings wear, a molar cracks on something hard, or a smile that looked fine at twenty starts to bother someone at forty. With bonding, you leave the same day with the finished result, since the work is completed in a single visit.
History runs deep here, too. Missionary Ridge rises along the west side of the neighborhood, a ridge that was once also known as Mission Ridge. President James Monroe visited the area in May 1819, the first presidential visit to this corner of the region. Two centuries later, the same valley is home to suburban streets and busy family calendars.
Services From a Dentist Near Brainerd, Matched to Busy Families
Oral Surgery
Wisdom teeth, damaged teeth that cannot be saved and other surgical needs are handled here by residency-trained doctors. Nitrous oxide or IV conscious sedation can make a longer procedure more comfortable for teens and adults.
Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams catch soft spots and early gum changes while they are simple to treat. Families can line up siblings in consecutive appointments to save a second trip down Moore Road.
Invisalign®
Removable clear trays straighten crowded or gapped teeth for many teens and adults. Parents weighing their options can compare Invisalign® Vs. Fixed Braces before a consultation.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding, whitening and other cosmetic treatments brighten chipped or stained teeth. It suits adults getting ready for a reunion, a new job or simply a smile they feel better about.
Emergency Dentistry
A knocked tooth from practice or a toothache that keeps someone up at night needs quick attention. We offer same-day appointments for urgent dental needs, and the drive from the high school takes about 7 minutes.
Meet Your Chattanooga Dental Team
Dr. Daniel McGovern earned a BS in biology and an MS in microbiology at Georgia Southern University, then completed his DMD at the Dental College of Georgia in 2018. Dr. Jancy A. Parkerson-McGovern once taught there as a part-time clinical instructor, and her focus includes surgical, sedation and cosmetic dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
Our team works with many insurance providers, Delta Dental PPO and BCBS PPO among them, and helps you understand what your plan covers. New patients without insurance who have one specific worry can start with the $39 Problem-Focused Exam & X-Ray.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Chattanooga Dental Arts from Brainerd, and how do I get there?
From Brainerd High School it is about 2.9 miles, usually around 7 minutes by car. Follow North Moore Road south past I-24, where it becomes South Moore Road, then turn right on Ringgold Road. That uncomplicated drive is a big reason families choose us as their dentist near Brainerd.
Should old silver fillings be replaced?
Not always. Silver fillings that are sealed and intact can keep working for years. If one is cracked, leaking or has decay around its edges, the doctors may recommend a new filling or a crown instead. An intraoral camera shows the filling on a screen during the exam, so you can see exactly what they see.
Can wisdom teeth be removed at this office?
Yes, in many cases. Dr. Daniel McGovern trained in wisdom teeth removal during his hospital-based General Practice Residency, and the office offers nitrous oxide and IV conscious sedation for comfort. Brainerd patients start with an exam and x-rays, including panoramic or CBCT images when needed, so the doctors can see how the teeth sit.
Can Brainerd parents and children all see the same dental practice?
Yes. Chattanooga Dental Arts is a family practice that cares for patients of every age, from newborns to seniors. Brainerd households can keep everyone's records in one place, and families without insurance can look at the Clerri™ Membership, whose Child Complete plan covers checkups, cleanings and x-rays for kids 13 and under.
Do clear aligners work for teenagers as well as adults?
They can. Invisalign® treats many teens and adults with crowded or gapped teeth using removable trays instead of brackets. We begin with an exam and x-rays, and suitability depends on that exam, since some bites still respond better to traditional braces.
Schedule Your Visit from Brainerd
A dentist near Brainerd is only a quick run down Moore Road, so the next checkup can happen this week instead of someday. Call 423-719-6485 and our front desk will find a time that works. Our Areas We Serve page lists every community we welcome, and the Dentist Chattanooga, TN homepage covers the rest of the practice.