Dental Cleaning in Cedar Hill, Chattanooga

Cedar Hill is a small south Chattanooga neighborhood — about 1,500 residents, tucked between East Lake Park and Missionary Ridge, with US Route 27 as the main road through. Most patients reading this page already know Cedar Hill is not big enough to have its own dentist. The closest practice that consistently takes new patients is our Jenkins Rd office in East Brainerd, about 12 minutes north of Cedar Hill via US-27 or I-75.

This page is short and direct because Cedar Hill itself is small. We see Cedar Hill residents regularly. The practical question for you is whether Peterson Family Dentistry is worth the 12-minute drive. The honest answer is yes if you want a practice where the dentist who owns the place also does your exam, every visit, every time.

A Short Drive North to Our Jenkins Rd Office

Our Chattanooga office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd Ste 100, just south of Hamilton Place Mall. From Cedar Hill, the fastest route is US-27 north to I-75 North, then Exit 5 (Shallowford Rd / Hamilton Place). Right on Shallowford, then left on Jenkins. About 12 minutes outside of rush hour. Free parking at the door, ground-level entrance.

What a Cleaning Visit Looks Like at Peterson Family Dentistry

Step 1: Hygienist exam, X-rays, and gum check

A hygienist takes you back, looks at your gums, and takes a small bitewing X-ray series if it has been about a year since your last set. Most adults at low cavity risk only need bitewings once a year — we do not take X-rays you do not need.

Step 2: Scaling, polish, fluoride

The hygienist scales away plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline, then polishes the tooth surfaces. Fluoride is offered after polish — we will tell you whether it is worth doing for your specific cavity-risk profile. We do not push fluoride on every patient.

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 in plain English. Anything that needs attention, he names it, prices it, and tells you what happens if you wait. No upselling.

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Why Cedar Hill Patients Choose Peterson Family Dentistry

Same dentist for every visit

At chains and large group practices, you may see a different dentist every visit. At Peterson Family Dentistry, you see Dr. Peterson. Period. 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 most major PPO insurance plans, including the ones most Hamilton County employers offer. Bring your card to the first visit and the front desk will verify benefits and tell you your out-of-pocket share before any work starts. We file the claim for you.

Flat-rate $125 and $199 specials for the uninsured

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 flat-rate, new patients only, cannot be combined with insurance. CareCredit is available for larger treatment plans if you want 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. Friday mornings tend to be the easiest day to fit in a same-day visit. Call 423-206-9660 first thing in the morning.

Driving from Cedar Hill to Jenkins Rd

Cedar Hill sits between East Lake Park, Missionary Ridge, and US Route 27. Two routes work depending on where in the neighborhood you start:

Route 1 (fastest, about 12 minutes): US-27 north to I-75 North. Take Exit 5 (Shallowford Rd / Hamilton Place). Right on Shallowford, then left on Jenkins. We are on the right after about half a mile, suite 100.

Route 2 (avoids the freeway, about 15 minutes): Dodds Ave or Rossville Blvd north to East Brainerd Rd, head east. Brainerd becomes Lee Hwy near East Brainerd. Turn south on Jenkins. Slightly longer but a quieter drive.

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FAQs for Cedar Hill Patients

How far is your closest office from Cedar Hill?

A: About 8–10 miles north, roughly a 12-minute drive. Our Chattanooga office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd Ste 100, in the East Brainerd area south of Hamilton Place Mall. Fastest route is US-27 north to I-75, exit at Shallowford Rd.

Is there really no dental office in Cedar Hill itself?

A: No. Cedar Hill is a small neighborhood (about 1,500 residents) and dental practices are clustered along the larger Chattanooga arteries — Brainerd Rd, Hixson Pike, downtown, and the Hamilton Place corridor. The Jenkins Rd office is the closest practice to Cedar Hill that consistently takes new patients.

What insurance do you take?

A: Most major PPO plans. Bring your card to the first visit. We verify benefits before treatment and tell you your out-of-pocket share so there are no surprise bills.

How much does a cleaning cost without insurance?

A: $125 for a comprehensive new-patient exam and X-rays. $199 if you add a healthy-mouth cleaning. Both flat-rate, new patients only. 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. Family blocks for back-to-back appointments are usually possible Tuesday through Thursday afternoons.

Where do I park?

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

Schedule a Cleaning From Cedar Hill

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. Family blocks for back-to-back cleanings are possible Tuesday through Thursday — useful if you want to bring kids in the same trip.