Dentist Serving Horseheads, NY
Chemung Family Dental welcomes patients from Horseheads, Big Flats, and the rest of the Twin Tiers — six miles south on NY-14, with parking right in front of the door.
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Chemung Family Dental is a family dental practice located 6 miles south of Horseheads, NY, at 1007 Broadway Street in Elmira. The practice serves Horseheads families with general and family dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic care, and oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. Dr. Richard B. Dunn, DDS, FACD has practiced in the area for 37 years. Drive time from central Horseheads is approximately 10 minutes via NY-14 South. The practice accepts new patients and most major insurance plans. Call (607) 734-2045 to schedule.
Why Horseheads families come to Chemung Family Dental
Horseheads has had a steady population of around 6,500 for years, and the town does not have a long list of family dental practices to choose from. When Horseheads families look for a dentist who handles routine care, dental implants, and the kind of unusual problems most general dentists send out — like sleep apnea — they often end up driving the six miles south to Chemung Family Dental on Broadway Street.
The drive from central Horseheads is straightforward: take NY-14 South, cross under Interstate 86, and you are at our office in about ten minutes. There is parking right in front. We have been at this location for decades.
What Horseheads families tell us makes the drive worth it:
- Continuity of care. Dr. Dunn is the dentist who treats you at every visit. Not a rotating cast of associates.
- Specialty work in-house. Most general dentists in the area refer dental implants out. We do them here.
- Sleep apnea treatment. If you have been struggling with CPAP, you would normally need to drive to Rochester or Syracuse for a sleep dentist. We are six miles south of Horseheads.
- Honest scheduling. We take time with patients. You will not be rushed through a 15-minute slot.
How to get to us from Horseheads
By car (~10 minutes from central Horseheads):
- Head south on NY-14 / South Main Street
- Continue past the Horseheads Free Academy and through Hanover Square
- Cross under Interstate 86
- Continue south on NY-14 — the road becomes Broadway Street in Elmira
- We are at 1007 Broadway Street, on the right side of the road (south of Lake Street)
From Big Flats: approximately 12 minutes east via NY-352 → NY-14 South.
From Pine Valley: approximately 15 minutes south via NY-14.
Address for GPS:
Chemung Family Dental
1007 Broadway Street
Elmira, NY 14904
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Services we provide for Horseheads patients
Family and general dentistry
The bread and butter of the practice. Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, and sealants for kids. We treat patients of all ages — from first dental visits through adult preventive care. We are particularly known for being gentle with patients who have dental anxiety or a bad past experience.
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Dental implants
Dr. Dunn has been placing dental implants since the 1980s. Most general practices in the Twin Tiers refer implant cases to a specialist; we handle the surgical placement and the restorative work in-house. That means one office, one dentist, one continuous treatment plan from consult through final crown.
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Sleep apnea treatment
This is the service Horseheads patients are often surprised to find six miles down the road. Dr. Dunn completed a mini-residency in Sleep Medicine and fits custom oral appliances for patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP, or who have mild-to-moderate OSA and want an alternative. Medical insurance and Medicare typically cover treatment.
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Cosmetic dentistry
Whitening, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, and our Trial Smile Preview process for patients considering larger cosmetic changes.
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Other services
Tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, gum disease treatment, tooth extractions, and routine teeth whitening. See all services →
What Horseheads patients consistently mention
Patient feedback from Horseheads residents tends to cluster around the same themes:
“I had been driving to Corning for years and finally switched. The drive is shorter and the practice is calmer.”
“Dr. Dunn fit me for a sleep appliance after my CPAP failed. I sleep through the night again. I should have done this years ago.”
“He explained the implant work better than my previous dentist ever did. I knew exactly what was happening and why.”
About the area we serve in and around Horseheads
We see patients regularly from across the Horseheads area, including:
- Central Horseheads (NY-14 corridor, Hanover Square, Westinghouse Road area)
- Big Flats (just west via NY-352)
- Pine Valley (south on NY-14)
- Beaver Dams (east of town)
- Pine City (south, halfway between Horseheads and Elmira)
- Wellsburg, Erin, Catlin, and the Veteran area
If you are coming to us from any of these towns or from elsewhere in Chemung, Steuben, or Schuyler County, you are welcome here.
New-patient appointments
Chemung Family Dental is currently accepting new patients from Horseheads and the surrounding communities. To schedule a first visit:
- Call (607) 734-2045 during office hours, or request an appointment online
- Tell us your insurance so we can verify benefits before your visit
- Arrive 10 minutes early to complete new-patient paperwork, or download forms in advance
We accept most major dental insurance plans. For sleep apnea consultations, please bring your medical insurance card (sleep apnea is billed through medical insurance, not dental). Learn more about how sleep apnea insurance billing works →
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Office hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Early morning appointments (7 AM) are available all four days we are open — convenient for Horseheads patients who want to be in and out before the workday begins.
Frequently asked questions from Horseheads patients
How long does the drive from Horseheads take?
About 10 minutes from central Horseheads via NY-14 South. There is parking right in front of the building.
Do you accept the same insurance plans as Horseheads-based dentists?
We accept most major dental insurance carriers in upstate New York. Call us with your specific plan and we will verify benefits.
Do you treat children?
Yes — we are a family dental practice and welcome patients of all ages. Children’s cleanings, exams, sealants, and fillings are part of our routine general dentistry.
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. New patient appointments are typically available within two to three weeks. Sleep apnea consultations are usually scheduled within a week or two.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Established patients with a dental emergency outside of business hours should call the main line for after-hours guidance. New patients with an emergency should call during business hours and we will fit them in as soon as possible.