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Tennessee holds the tie with Missouri for most neighborly state, being bordered by a total of eight other states. However, its official nickname is the Volunteer State, which volunteer soldiers from Tennessee earned when they fought with exceptional valor in the Battle of New Orleans. Today, being neighborly and helping others is a distinct Tennessee characteristic, along with its myriad of tourist attractions, such as Graceland and the Grand Ole Opry. To help families across the state take better care of themselves, Doctors Network has partnered with dentists across Tennessee to help keep dental health costs easily manageable. Patients who sign up for a direct dental plan through their primary dentists can enjoy savings on every dental treatment they receive, from routine checkups and cleanings to lifelike restorations and more.

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Tennessee’s friendly ambience is easily noticeable to tourists in the smiling faces they see everywhere they go. Maintaining those smiles isn’t always easy, especially for the 12% of the population that does not have insurance. With a population of over 6.6 million people coupled with the increasing costs of dental health care, experts in Tennessee have taken an important step in helping to ensure a high standard of dental care for everyone. With a direct dental plan from Doctors Network, your dentist can provide high-end dental care at substantially discounted prices. For example, checkup and cleaning appointments only cost $25 per visit under a direct dental plan, including routine X-rays at no additional cost. Cosmetic treatments like teeth-whitening and Invisalign®, as well as restorations such as tooth fillings, dental crowns, and dental implants, are all discounted significantly, often by up to 90%.

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Direct dental plans can help all patients receive the dental care they deserve at more reasonable costs, whether they have insurance coverage or not. Doctors Network is not an insurance company, and a direct dental plan does not interfere with the structures of your insurance plan. To learn more, speak with your dentist about signing up the next time you visit, or you can search the Doctors Network website at www.doctorsnetwork.com to find a dentist near you who offers a direct dental plan.

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    Stewart Family Dentistry
    501 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303 
    12.02 miles near Decatur
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    (423) 745-6465

    Who is Dr. Bradley Stewart DDS?
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    Dr. Bradley K. Stewart studied at Tennessee Technical University where he graduated with High Honors and a B.S. Degree in Health Sciences and Biology. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry at Memphis. Because of his excellence in school, Dr. Stewart was given the Certificate of Honor and was included in the Dean’s Honorary Society. He was also the recipient of the Dean’s Honorary Odontological Society Award, the Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association Award for Excellence, the Harold Cloogman’s Oustanding Leadership and Service Award (won 3 consecutive years), the Academy for General Dentistry Award, and the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award.

    Today, Dr. Stewart is a firm believer in continuing education courses and spends his time outside of the office studying medical emergencies, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, oral medicine diagnosis, temporomandibular joint disorders, myofascial pain, tooth whitening, occlusion, and pathology. He is a two-time alumnus of the Prestigious Pankey Institute and is a member of the Chattanooga Dental Implant Study Club. Dr. Stewart is also an active member of the Tennessee Dental Association, the Chattanooga Area Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. His membership in the Hollenback-Medina Operative Dental Study Club has also been an integral part of his continuing education.

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In many cases, gingivitis can be reversed with scaling and root planing (known as deep cleaning) and a strict routine of good hygiene and preventative dental care. However, if the condition progresses into periodontitis, then it might no longer be reversible, and will have to be controlled through regular periodontal maintenance.

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Gingivitis marks the beginning of periodontal disease, and describes inflammation in the gums caused by excessive oral bacteria buildup (in the form of plaque and tartar). Because gingivitis occurs underneath the gums, routine dental cleaning won’t suffice to treat it. Scaling and root planing, also known as deep cleaning, involves removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line. Then, your periodontist will smooth the roots of your teeth underneath the gums to discourage further oral bacteria buildup. As plaque and tartar accumulate on the roots, the buildup and resulting inflammation cause your gum tissues to recede slightly from your teeth. This creates deepening periodontal pockets where oral bacteria can continue to gather and multiply, worsening the infection and inflammation. Periodontal cleaning helps stop the infection by removing the films of plaque and tartar from your roots (scaling), and then smoothing their surfaces (planing) to inhibit bacterial buildup as your gums heal. In cases where gum disease has already developed, scaling and root planing should be followed by a strict schedule of checkups, cleanings, and periodontal maintenance. Your periodontist can prescribe appropriate treatment options, such as gingival grafting or pocket reduction surgery, to fortify your compromised tissues so you can recover from gum disease.

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