Dental Cleaning Near East Ridge, TN

If you live in East Ridge and are looking for a dental cleaning, our Jenkins Rd office is about ten minutes north of you. We are not in East Ridge proper — but we are closer to most East Ridge addresses than the next-nearest dental office that consistently takes new patients. We see East Ridge families, retirees, and a steady stream of patients who live just over the Georgia line in Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe and find it easier to come north into Chattanooga than south into Ringgold.

A 10-Minute Drive from East Ridge to Our Jenkins Rd Office

Our Chattanooga office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421 — in the East Brainerd area, just south of Hamilton Place Mall. From the East Ridge / Rossville Blvd corridor, the fastest route is I-75 North to Exit 5 (Shallowford Rd / Hamilton Place), then a short drive to Jenkins. About 10 minutes outside of rush hour. Free parking at the door, ground-level entrance, no garage.

What Happens at Your Cleaning Visit

Step 1: Hygienist exam, X-rays if due

A hygienist takes you back, looks at your gums, and takes a small bitewing X-ray series if it has been about a year. Most adults need bitewings once a year, not every six months. If you have not been to a dentist in a long time we may take a panoramic X-ray as well.

Step 2: Scaling and polishing

The hygienist scales away plaque and tartar, both above the gumline and just below it, then polishes the surface to lift off stain. If you would benefit from a fluoride application, we will offer one. We do not recommend fluoride for every patient — only when the cavity-risk profile justifies it.

Step 3: Doctor exam with Dr. Peterson

Dr. David Peterson does the exam himself at the end of every cleaning. He looks at every tooth, checks for soft-tissue concerns, and tells you what he sees. Anything that needs attention, he names it, prices it, and tells you what happens if you wait. No upselling — that is a promise we keep across thousands of cleaning visits each year.

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Why East Ridge Patients Cross Town for Dr. Peterson

Same dentist every visit

In group practices and chains, you might see whichever dentist is on shift. Here, you see Dr. Peterson. He is a Loma Linda-trained DDS with 21 years in private practice and roughly 25,000 patients treated. In 2025 BusinessRate named him a Top Dentist in Chattanooga.

In-network with most PPO plans

We are in-network with the major PPO insurance plans that Hamilton County and north Georgia employers offer. Bring your card to the first visit and we will verify benefits and walk you through your share before any work starts.

Flat-rate new patient specials

If you do not have insurance: $125 for a comprehensive new-patient exam and full digital X-rays. $199 if you add a healthy-mouth cleaning. Both packages have no hidden fees. CareCredit is available if you would prefer to spread payment out.

Cost, Insurance, and Same-Day Availability

Office hours at our Chattanooga location are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hold open slots most days for emergency exams and last-minute cleaning requests, especially Friday mornings. Call 423-206-9660 first thing in the morning if you need to be seen the same day — we will tell you what we can offer.

If you are crossing the Tennessee state line from north Georgia, our practice is licensed in Tennessee but most insurance plans cross state lines without issue. We will verify your specific plan during the benefits check.

Driving from East Ridge to Jenkins Rd

Three routes work, depending on where in East Ridge you start:

From central East Ridge / Ringgold Rd: take Ringgold Rd north, merge onto I-75 N, and exit at Shallowford Rd. Turn right on Shallowford, then left on Jenkins. About 10 minutes.

From the Camp Jordan / Spring Creek area: take Bachman Rd to Brainerd Rd, then east on Brainerd until it becomes Lee Hwy. Turn south on Jenkins Rd. About 12 minutes. This route avoids the freeway.

From the Tennessee/Georgia line and Rossville Blvd: Rossville Blvd north, then I-75 N to Exit 5. About 12 minutes outside of rush hour.

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FAQs for East Ridge Patients

How far is your closest office from East Ridge?

A: About 10 minutes from most parts of East Ridge. Our Chattanooga office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd Ste 100, in the East Brainerd area just south of Hamilton Place Mall. The fastest route is I-75 North to Exit 5.

Do you see patients from across the Georgia state line?

A: Yes. Patients from Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, and Ringgold come to our Chattanooga office regularly. We are licensed in Tennessee, but the office is only a few minutes north of the state line. Most PPO insurance plans work across state lines — we will verify yours during the benefits check.

What insurance plans do you take?

A: Most major PPO plans. Bring your card to the first visit. Our front desk verifies benefits before treatment starts and tells you your out-of-pocket share. No surprise bills.

How much does a cleaning cost without insurance?

A: $125 for a new-patient comprehensive exam and X-rays. $199 if you add a healthy-mouth cleaning. New patients only, cannot be combined with insurance. Deeper cleanings for gum disease are quoted separately before booking.

Can I book a same-day cleaning?

A: Sometimes. Call 423-206-9660 first thing in the morning and we will tell you what is open that day. Friday mornings are usually the easiest day to fit you in.

Do you see kids?

A: Yes, from age one onward. The first visit is short and low-pressure. Family blocks for back-to-back appointments are usually possible Tuesday through Thursday afternoons — useful if you are bringing the whole family in one trip.

Is parking a hassle at the Jenkins Rd office?

A: No. Free on-site parking at the door of suite 100. The building is shared with several small offices, but parking is rarely full. Ground-level entrance, no stairs.

Schedule a Cleaning From East Ridge

Call 423-206-9660 to book a cleaning at our Jenkins Rd office. New patients without insurance should mention the $125 or $199 package when they call. We see kids, adults, and seniors, and family blocks for back-to-back appointments are usually possible Tuesday through Thursday.