Our Office Is Inside East Brainerd
Location: 3328 Jenkins Rd Off Gunbarrel
The office is at the intersection of Jenkins Rd and Gunbarrel Rd, in the professional plaza at suite 100. Parking is in front of the suite, free, with no garage. From Heritage Pointe, take Heritage Pointe Way to Standifer Gap, turn left, and the office is on the right at Gunbarrel. From the East Brainerd Recreation Center area, take East Brainerd Rd east to Gunbarrel, turn right, then left on Jenkins. From the Standifer Gap Rd corridor, the drive is 4 to 6 minutes depending on the side of the neighborhood.
5-Minute-Drive Coverage for East Brainerd Families
Most East Brainerd residential streets are within a 5-minute drive of the office. For families with two working adults and school-age kids, that proximity means after-school dental visits do not turn into a 90-minute round trip. Pick up the kids from East Brainerd Elementary, drive the 4 minutes to the office, do the cleaning, drive home. The whole excursion fits inside the after-school window.
Insurance and Delta Dental Coverage
The Jenkins Rd office is in-network with almost all major PPO insurance plans, which includes most Delta Dental policies you would carry through a Chattanooga-area employer or as an individual. Coverage percentages vary by plan, so the office checks your specific benefits before treatment.
How We Verify Your Plan
Call (423) 206-9660 with your insurance card information before your first visit. The front desk verifies coverage and gives you an estimate of any out-of-pocket cost before you arrive. For preventive care, most PPO plans cover 100 percent and there is no patient share at the visit. For restorative work, you know the cost before treatment starts.
Dual Coverage for Households
Many East Brainerd households carry two dental plans: one through each working adult's employer. The office bills the primary plan first and the secondary plan for the remaining balance. If both parents carry Delta Dental through different employers, both plans coordinate.
About Dr. David Peterson, DDS
Dr. David Peterson has been in private practice for 21 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and has treated about 25,000 patients over his career. He has accumulated more than 800 hours of continuing education beyond dental school. The practice retains 90 to 95 percent of patients year over year.
21 Years of Family Dentistry in the East Brainerd Area
Many of his East Brainerd patients started as kids and now bring their own kids in. The Jenkins Rd office is set up as a family practice: family-friendly waiting area, hygienists who handle kids well, and a Dr. Peterson who has 21 years of practice talking to families about cavity prevention, sealants for permanent molars, and when to consider orthodontic consultation.
2025 BusinessRate Top Dentist
BusinessRate named Dr. Peterson a Top Dentist in Chattanooga for 2025.
"East Brainerd is one of the easier neighborhoods to be the local dentist for, because most of my patients live within 5 minutes of the office. I can build a practice around continuity instead of around volume. A family that brings three kids in is in and out in two hours and we know everyone by name."
East Brainerd TN Delta Dentist Office Tour
Our East Brainerd Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Family Dental Services Close to Home
Preventive Care for Kids and Adults
Twice-yearly cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, and sealants. Most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, cover preventive care at 100 percent. The hygiene team handles kids from age 3 up. Sealants on permanent molars (usually between ages 6 and 12) are routine and covered by most plans.
Restorative Work Scheduled Around the School Year
Fillings, crowns, root canals, and tooth replacement work. The office schedules longer restorative visits during the summer for school-age kids so they do not miss class. For adults, early-morning (8:00 AM) and late-afternoon (4:00 PM) slots are reserved for working patients who need to come in before or after the workday. The office files insurance pre-authorization so you know the cost before treatment.
Same-Day Emergency Visits
Same-day emergencies are part of the practice. If a kid breaks a tooth at school, call (423) 206-9660 and the office will work the visit into the day. Most East Brainerd Elementary and East Hamilton Middle / High families can get from the school to the office in under 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions for East Brainerd Families
Does Peterson Family Dentistry accept Delta Dental?
Peterson Family Dentistry is in-network with almost all major PPO insurance plans, which includes most Delta Dental policies. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so call (423) 206-9660 with your Delta Dental member ID and the office will verify your benefits before your first visit.
How close is the office to East Brainerd Elementary?
About 4 to 5 minutes by car. The office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd off Gunbarrel, which is right in the heart of the East Brainerd residential area. Most school pickups can drive directly to the office in under 10 minutes including the school traffic.
What ages do you see?
Dr. Peterson sees patients from about age 3 through adult. For children under 3 and for kids who need specialty pediatric work, the office can refer to a pediatric dentist in the Chattanooga area.
Do you handle dental anxiety in kids?
Yes. The hygiene team is experienced with first-time kid visits and takes the time to walk through the equipment before any cleaning starts. For older kids and adults who have postponed dental work because of anxiety, nitrous oxide is available. Sedation itself is rarely covered by insurance, but the underlying procedure usually is.
Can I bring multiple kids at the same appointment?
Yes, with advance scheduling. Call (423) 206-9660 a week or two ahead and tell the front desk how many family members are coming and what each one needs. The team will block a longer appointment window so siblings can come in back-to-back. Many East Brainerd families do this twice a year for routine cleanings.
Do you take Delta Dental Smiles for Kids (TennCare)?
The office files claims with most commercial dental plans. Delta Dental Smiles for Kids is TennCare's pediatric program and the contract relationship varies. Call (423) 206-9660 with the plan information on the card and the office will verify before the appointment.
What if I have a dental emergency at night or on the weekend?
Call the office at (423) 206-9660 and leave a detailed voicemail. For severe facial swelling or trauma, go to the nearest emergency room. For dental-only emergencies like a broken tooth, lost crown, or moderate pain, the office returns voicemails first thing in the morning and will schedule a same-day visit if needed.
Schedule Your Appointment
Call (423) 206-9660 to verify your dental insurance and book a time. The office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421, inside East Brainerd just off Gunbarrel Rd.
Office hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
New Patient Specials
New Patient Exams
$125
No insurance? We offer a $125 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance.
New Patient Exam & Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$199
No insurance? We offer a $199 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and a Healthy Mouth Cleaning.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.
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