Originally from Potomac, Maryland, Dr. Christopher Brown received his Bachelor of Science in Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then completed his dental education at the University of North Carolina and graduated with honors in 1986.
He served a 4 year residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Connecticut and subsequently began his career in private practice in North Carolina in the summer of 1990. He began the practice now known as the Brown, Neuwirth & Holt Oral & Cosmetic Surgery Center in 1993. Dr. Brown earned his board certification from the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. In 1994 Dr. Brown began practicing the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Brown has presented and published both on national and international levels.
Dr. Bryan Neuwirth was born in California and raised in Missouri. After attending college at University of Missouri, he entered the UMKC School of Dentistry (University of Missouri-Kansas City), graduating with honors in 1987.
He began a residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of North Carolina, earning his medical degree in 1991, again graduating with honors. He completed a general surgery internship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte in 1992.
After his internship, he returned to Chapel Hill to complete his training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. He continued his training by serving a one year fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery at the Cosmetic Surgery Center in Arkansas.
Dr. Neuwirth earned board certification from the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1996. He has memberships in several local, state and national societies in dentistry, medicine, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery, and has served as an officer as well. He serves as a clinical instructor for Western Piedmont Community College and lectures to residents and colleagues at the University of North Carolina. Presented and published on both national and international levels, Dr. Neuwirth practices the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a specific clinical interest in cosmetic surgery.
1993 -1994 Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship; Cosmetic Surgery Center, Little Rock, AR; Certificate 1987 -1993 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Certificate 1991 -1992 General Surgery Internship; Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina; Certificate 1989 -1991 Medical School; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Doctor of Medicine, Graduate of Distinction 1981 -1987 Dental School; University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Graduate of Distinction
1994 Present: Brown & Neuwirth Oral and Cosmetic Surgery Center, Oral, Maxillofacial, & Cosmetic Surgeon 1993 -1994: Cosmetic Surgery Center, Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship 1987 -1993: University of North Carolina Hospitals, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency 1991 -1992: Carolinas Medical Center, General Surgery Internship 1981 -1984: UMKC Intramural Department, Referee
Our staff goes the extra mile to make every patient feel comfortable during their treatment with Brown & Neuwirth Oral & Cosmetic Surgery Center. They are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation, outpatient general anesthesia, and all surgical procedures. All staff members are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified.
Each year Dr. Bryan Neuwirth dedicates one or more weeks of his time to serve the under-served of other countries. The team is normally organized of 25 members that serve in the dental clinic, medical clinic, pharmacy, and/or the childrens ministry team. Dr. Bryan Neuwirth and team have visited Nicaragua, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. Thanks in large part to the generosity of the community, the team is able to treat up to 500 patients per week and extract up to 1,200 decayed and abscessed teeth. The childrens ministry team interacts with over 500 children as well, by teaching a variety of Bible stories, games, songs, and crafts.
Our team consisted of 19 members (8 of which were 3rd and 4th year Dental students at UNC Chapel Hill) who served in the dental clinic. Our dental team was able to treat 238 patients in need, and extract over 550 decayed and/or abscessed teeth.
Over a period of time, the jaw bone associated with missing teeth atrophies and is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for the placement of dental implants.
With bone grafting we now have the opportunity to not only replace bone where it is missing, but we also have the ability to promote new bone growth in that location. This not only gives us the opportunity to place dental implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Autogenous bone grafts, also known as autografts, are made from your own bone, taken from somewhere else in the body. The bone is typically harvested from the chin, jaw, lower leg bone, hip, or the skull. Autogenous bone grafts are advantageous in that the graft material is your own live bone, meaning it contains living cellular elements that enhances bone growth, also eliminating the risk of your body rejecting the graft material since it comes from you.
Allogenic bone, or allograft, is dead bone harvested from a cadaver, then processed using a freeze-dry method to extract the water via a vacuum. Unlike autogenous bone, allogenic bone cannot produce new bone on its own. Rather, it serves as a framework, or scaffold, over which bone from the surrounding bony walls can grow to fill the defect or void.
Xenogenic bone is derived from non-living bone of another species, usually a cow. The bone is processed at very high temperatures to avoid the potential for immune rejection and contamination. Like allogenic grafts, xenogenic grafts serve as a framework for bone from the surrounding area to grow and fill the void.
Both allogenic and xenogenic bone grafting have an advantage of not requiring a second procedure to harvest your own bone, as with autografts. However, because these options lack autografts bone-forming properties, bone regeneration may take longer than with autografts, and have a less predictable outcome.
This product is processed allograft bone, containing collagen, proteins, and growth factors that are extracted from the allograft bone. It is available in the form of powder, putty, chips, or as a gel that can be injected through a syringe.
Graft composites consist of other bone graft materials and growth factors to achieve the benefits of a variety of substances. Some combinations may include: collagen/ceramic composite, which closely resembles the composition of natural bone, DBM combined with bone marrow cells, which aid in the growth of new bone, or a collagen/ceramic/autograft composite
Synthetic materials also have the advantage of not requiring a second procedure to harvest bone, reducing risk and pain. Each bone grafting option has its own risks and benefits. Dr. Brown or Dr. Neuwirth will determine which type of bone graft material is best suited to your particular needs.
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newest oldest highest lowestElizadessa Leiben
a year ago
First off they have 3 locations, Hickory, Morganton, and Statesville. All 3 locations have a very professional, excellent, and friendly staff ready to help you and answer all your questions. They are really good about working patients in pretty quickly for consultations and surgery. The dentist I've always used is Dr Brown and he's very caring and wants to do the best job possible. He's great about going over all the thrnstructions with patients and answering all questions you might have. The surgery takes about 45 mins and they use an IV to put you to sleep and before you know it it's over. Dr Brown makes sure you're comfortable drumduring surgery as well as afterwards. I. would highly recommend this office to any of my family and friends and to anyone looking for a oral surgeon.
Rebekah Griffin
a year ago
Horrible office!!! Do not go here if you want good patient care. My 15 year old daughter did not have a good experience whatsoever. The staff had no people skills or kindness. We're rough and hurried. Never asked her if she was ok or tried to calm her down. And wouldn't even give her time to wake up but picked her off the chair to put her in a wheelchair while still asleep literally!!! I've had 4 surgeries in our house involving wisdom teeth and this was the worst by far!!!
Christy Watson
a year ago
Brown was very good and took good care of me
Sunflower
a year ago
Absolute BEST oral surgeon and staff! I have severe dental anxiety. The ladies at the front are super nice and helpful. The nurse is courteous and explains everything! Dr Brown is the best! He has a great sense of humor but is to the point.. on what he's going to do and rules to follow! He's quick and thorough and very knowledgeable! He helped me feel at ease before and after surgery. I will be going back for any more dental needs!! Great job Dr Brown and all your staff!!
Darlin Harley
a year ago
I've had trouble with my mouth ever sense they pulled my teeth. And they want me to pay more money to fix my mouth!
april Carpenter
a year ago
Dr Brown and every staff in his practice is for sure five star or more. Very efficient thorough very kind and compassionate and caring. This office pulled my oldest son's wisdom teeth when he was 16 and my youngest son had dental work there this year in his late 20s. They were both nervous and anxious before their surgeries but Dr Brown and their staff made them feel comfortable and calm. Both procedures were fast and efficient with no complications I would recommend this office to anyone I know. And I would like to send out a big thanks to their office for such a great job they're very good with children and adults.
Brittiany Draper
a year ago
Dr. Brown and his team are awesome! My 12 year old had to have a tooth removed last week. The tooth was a permanent one that never came down, and was right near her sinus cavity. Dr. Brown ordered her a CT scan to get a better look at it. He was very confident that he would have no issues getting the tooth out, and he was 100% correct. He had it out in 10 minutes or less. She has had little pain and that makes her healing process so much better. Thank you for working fast and taking great care of my only child.
Ashlie Carroll
a year ago
Dr Brown is the best at what he does. I had to get one tooth pulled when I was 6 months pregnant, he keep me calm and help me get through it all. 4 years later came back to him to get my wisdom teeth removed and like always keep me calm. He does it so fast your in and out. I'll keep going to him if I have another problem pop up.
shelley williams
a year ago
My family and I have been coming to Dr. Brown for over 25 years. Dr. Brown is an amazing oral surgeon! My youngest son has epilepsy and severe social anxiety. Dr Brown just recently performed a very difficult surgery for my son. The whole team were very considerate and caring about his health issues. Dr. Brown kept assuring my son he was there to help him. He is a straight forward Dr that doesn't sugar coat diagnosis though. I personally admire that about him. Thank you Dr Brown and staff for making us feel so welcome. Dr. Brown your assistance and staff deserve a bonus and nice dinner. They are awesome and have to deal with a lot.
Jen Nonofurbus
a year ago
Needed to have 2 wisdom teeth out. I get sick from anesthesia and 2 other doctors told me they wouldn't do it unless I was put under. Here they said it's not a problem. Took the doctor less than a min to pull both teeth. It didn't hurt at all, I needed no pain killers after and I had no swelling. The doctor even called me himself that day to check how I was. I would definitely recommend this place.
Sandy Haigler
a year ago
Dr. Neuwirth and his staff are all very nice and professional. He is easy to talk to, he listens to what you are saying and he explains exactly what he is going to do. If I ever need anything else done he is definitely the one I would choose. He is a wonderful surgeon. Thank you Dr Neuwirth and staff.
Julie Roberts
a year ago
I had dental surgery here Friday and I was honestly a nervous wreck. Everyone was so kind and compassionate which made the experience much easier. I had 13 teeth removed and it was literally the easiest thing I have ever had done. 3 days later my mouth feels like it's healing great of course it's going to take time to fully heal but the recovery is going so much better than I ever expected. Would definitely recommend Brown and Neurwirth hands down.
Amber Tolbert
2 years ago
Took excellent care of my husband and my daughter.
Amanda Singleton
2 years ago
I want all in Hickory to know Dr Brown is a gift from God. Not only did he reach out to me on a Sunday night when he saw me begging for help, he got me in ASAP and got me on the road to recovery after a horrible 3 week ordeal. I also have dental anxiety and he was very patient with me I truly believe he saved my life. Thanks again Dr Brown
Mia Martell
2 years ago
My wisdom teeth grew in and caused a whole lot of problems for me. Dr. Brown took care of it and did a great job. Now, years later, my son needs to have his wisdom teeth removed. I was happy to see the staff is still friendly and helpful and I feel safe knowing my son will be in the hands of a capable and compassionate doctor and staff.
Stephanie Evans
2 years ago
My grandson had his wisdom teeth done there. The Dr. Was extremely rude along with a few nurses. They made my daughter and them uncomfortable and saying rude things to her. The dentist even went to the parking lot following my daughter saying more rude things after my daughter told him he was being rude. And when I tried to find out what was going on they were very rude with me as well. Extremely unprofessional staff and owners. Place shouldn't be allowed to operate with those type of behaviors going on there.
Sarah Shell
2 years ago
Dr Brown is totally awesome. Love my amazing smile..
Dakota South
2 years ago
Very well and took very good care of my girl friend while doing her surgery and very funny, polite and great sense of humor
Deborah Tyson
2 years ago
My granddaughter got her wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Brown, who is an amazing surgeon! Dr. Brown and his staff are very welcoming and friendly! We appreciate there service!
turbo 8oost
2 years ago
The staff and doctors all where great. They made the experience calming and comforting. The surgery healed extremely fast and no complications. I can't recommend their services enough!
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