Neighborhood Family Dentistry

09/25/2025

To our patients:

September 14, 2025 marked the ten-year anniversary of Neighborhood Family Dentistry! It has been an absolute privilege providing your dental care for the past decade and we value your trust. We absolutely love what we do and are thrilled that you chose us as your dental office! Thank you!!

However as we all know, change is inevitable and with a heavy heart we share the news that our dental hygienist, Hannah Fellows, RDH, will no longer be with us! Hannah came to our practice first as a patient, joined our staff in 2016 right out of hygiene school, and has been on our team for nine years! She was instrumental in growing our practice and earning your trust with her wit and charm. While we are devastated to lose her, we are excited for her to have an opportunity that will bring her closer to home and allow her to have more time with her family. Please join us in wishing Hannah the best as she embarks on this new endeavor.

We are pleased, however, to introduce you to Jessica Arevalo, RDH! Jessica lives in New Hartford with her family and has been working as a dental hygienist for 25 years. A 2000 graduate of Broome Community College, Jess has the knowledge, skill and capability to ensure you will be in good hands. She is gentle, kind and bright, and will likely impress you with her abilities. In addition, she and Dr. Brown have been running buddies since before COVID, so we know she’s cool!

If you have a current appointment scheduled with Hannah, please know that as of October 6th, 2025, your treatment will be transferred to Jessica’s schedule. The date and time of your appointment will remain the same, so please be sure to come as you normally would and join us in welcoming Jess to our team!!!

Thank you in advance for your understanding of our current circumstances. Please know that we always strive to provide you with exemplary service and care and look forward to continuing to do so as we move forward.

Very Sincerely Yours,

Dr. Erin Brown and Staff
Neighborhood Family Dentistry

03/19/2025

Did you know that your back teeth are at higher risk for cavities? Yep, those groves and ridges in your back molars make them more susceptible to trapped food particles and plaque. That’s one reason why it’s so important to maintain a proper and consistent dental routine. Not sure what one looks like? Give us a call. We can help with that! https://bit.ly/2PYNgND

12/04/2024

With bittersweet emotions, NFD announces the retirement of the matriarch of our practice, Brenda Heintz. Brenda has worked in various roles of the dental field throughout her entire career, and has been with our office since day one. Her knowledge and expertise has been a driving force in building our practice to be the amazing place that it is today. Brenda makes it her business to personally ensure each and every patient is made welcome from the moment they walk through the door and provides guidance and care through every step of their treatment. Deemed by the other staff members as “Queen Mother”, she keeps us all in line and everything running smoothly. Brenda will be impossible to replace, but is incredibly deserving of taking this next step in her life’s journey. Please join us in celebrating Brenda. ❤️❤️❤️

04/16/2024

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Toothbrush

Manual and powered toothbrushes are instruments of oral health used to clean teeth. Replace your toothbrush every three to four months.

01/25/2024

As some as you may know, Dr. Brown lost her nephew, Carter, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, due to an unfortunate hunting accident. He was 18 years old. The outpouring of love and support has been incredible, and many have asked how they can help. Please consider a donation to the Saint James School baseball program in Carter’s name.

If you would like to make a gift in Carter's memory, here are two ways to do so.
• Make a gift online here (https://stjweb.myschoolapp.com/app/pushpage/TrackPushPageEmail?s=915&snd=8eceb18b-7ad6-4523-9f95-0d6fcfdad1c7&url=0BC61006759208B96070EA12FE714801EA500500FCCE5BC70F2419B907D78F7008CE714836B5B70773F5667E61D72694925C6CA99F2D3327749FD239E77127FB&lbl=Make+a+gift+online+here). Under "Designate Your Gift, "select "Other" and type in Carter Carroll Memorial.
• Send a check to the following address and note Carter Carroll Memorial in the memo section.
Saint James School
Attn: Development Office
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
If you have any questions, please reach out to Alissa Cantrell (mailto:[email protected]) in the Development Office.

Thank you again for your continued love, prayers, and support.

Your gifts enhance and enrich the Saint James experience while providing brighter futures for students.

12/03/2023

Enjoying a fun and festive evening. Happy holidays everyone!!🥂🎄🥰

06/12/2023

Ready-to-eat foods are convenient, but they can be a poor option for your oral health. Consuming fresh, crunchy produce not only contains more healthy fiber, but it's also the best choice for your teeth. Chewing fresh produce instead of consuming rather "mushy" or finely sliced processed foods gets your jaw working and keeps your oral health in check!

05/24/2023

Drink Water - Your Teeth Will Thank You!

Drinking water benefits your body AND your teeth! Water with fluoride can help strengthen your teeth, and drinking water can help wash off leftover debris from food. Swap your soft drinks with a nice cool glass of water today!

04/12/2023

Refine your teeth cleaning habits with these tips!

Brushing your teeth every day doesn't guarantee you're giving your mouth all the attention it needs. Consider these dental hygiene tips to ensure it does.

01/25/2023

The benefits of good dental hygiene go beyond bright smiles. This article provides a quick overview of the conditions associated with poor oral health and those that can make your dental health worse as well as what you can do to maintain your smile.

Dental hygiene can impact your overall health. Learn more about the link between the two and find out why regular dental cleanings are so important.

01/18/2023

Plaque is the sticky substance that builds up on your teeth. It contains bacteria that can lead to dental issues. In order to prevent these problems, brush your teeth regularly and make bi-annual visits to our office part of your routine.

Have you ever stopped to think about gum disease? The damage that dental plaque germs cause can be permanent.