Blog - Teeth Cleanings & Dental Exams (Preventive Dentistry)

Preventive dentistry helps keep your smile healthy and comfortable for life. Without teeth cleanings and checkups, you’re at serious risk for the following:

• Tooth Decay
• Tooth Infections
• Gingivitis
• Gum Disease
• Chronic Bad Breath

Of these issues, gum disease is the most serious. Fortunately, twice-yearly dental checkups and teeth cleanings in Chesterfield, MO, can significantly reduce your risks.

Your Preventive Dental Visit: What to Expect

You can always count ...

When you walk into a dental exam, you probably have questions, and at Clarkson Dental Group, we want you to know that your questions are welcome! We believe every patient deserves comfortable care and clear, compassionate answers regarding their oral health needs.

So, whether it’s your first visit to our dental office or you’ve been visiting us for years, we’re here ...

The team at Clarkson Dental Group want to make dentistry accessible for everyone, which is why we offer a membership plan and periodic dental specials. We have individual membership programs for patients of all ages, including children.

This blog explores:

• Our Dental Treatments and Services
• Clarkson Dental Group Membership Club Options
• Periodic Dental Specials
• How to Contact Your Dentist in Chesterfield, ...

Chipped and broken teeth, missing teeth, stained teeth. Who needs it? Let 2025 be the year you set goals for your smile and see them achieved. Of course, we can help!

Goals can be cosmetic or preventive.

Consider:

• Professional teeth whitening to rid your teeth of stains and discoloration
• Tooth replacement to fill in smile gaps and give your smile new life
• Cosmetic dentistry to ...

Maintaining your oral health through the changing seasons can be challenging. Fortunately, the team at Clarkson Dental Group has put together a few tips to help you keep your oral health throughout the year and during the changing seasons.

Oral Health Tips for Winter

Major holidays occur during the cold months, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Valentine’s Day. While indulging in desserts and ...

October is a time for dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, and indulging in sweets, but it is also National Dental Hygiene Month.

Dental Hygiene Month is a collaboration between Colgate and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. It is a time to celebrate hygienists and all the ways they care for our teeth and gums.

Hygienists clean our teeth but also look ...

Teeth cleaning in Chesterfield, MO, has several benefits, and most dentists recommend at least two professional dental cleanings per year. This is the schedule associated with a healthy smile. Your schedule may be altered if you have a diagnosed condition like gingivitis or gum disease.

Let’s explore the benefits of professional teeth cleanings and why you should never skip appointments.

Importance ...

We talk all the time about the various preventive, corrective, restorative, and cosmetic treatments and procedures that comprise “dentistry.” These are distinct in their own ways and are aimed at their own specific aims. In the midst of all of this, it can be easy to lose sight of the broad underlying goal that all dental treatments share: keeping patients’ ...

Sometimes your routine dental checkup and teeth cleaning can feel inconvenient, especially when you're busy and not having any tooth discomfort. However, did you know that the best time to visit your dentist is actually before you're feeling any pain? Then you can be proactive about any problems and take care of them before they become more significant and ...

Studies have shown that only 2 out of 5 people routinely replace their toothbrushes as recommended.  Using a toothbrush head for too long reduces its effectiveness and may cause harm to your teeth and mouth.  Replacing your toothbrush ensures the bristles can properly clean your teeth and supporting gum tissues.  

Manual Toothbrush Heads (non-electric)

The American Dental Associated recommends toothbrushes be replaced ...

At Clarkson Dental Group, we want to help our patients experience the best oral health and incredible smiles, and we may recommend some of our favorite dental care products to assist you in achieving those goals when you visit our Chesterfield dental office.

Dental Products We Commonly Recommend for Patients

Your Toothbrush

As far as toothbrushes are concerned, our top picks for many ...

A beautiful smile means more than having strong, healthy teeth. Gum health is also integral to the longevity and vitality of your smile. At Clarkson Dental Group, we provide patients with exceptional periodontal treatment and gum disease prevention. One of the ways we help patients keep their gums healthy is through scaling and root planing. 

What Is Scaling and Root Planing?

Scaling ...

Dental plaque is a normal part of life; everyone has it, but it can be prevented and controlled. Dental plaque is the sticky colorless or pale-yellow film that continuously adheres to the surface of your teeth. With a combination of bacteria, saliva, and food, dental plaque forms on the tooth surface daily. 

The accumulation of bacterial plaque on your teeth is ...

Why Use UV Light Disinfectant?

Hospitals have long used UV light disinfectant techniques to combat viruses and bacteria, particularly drug-resistant superbugs. This same technology may be used to successfully mitigate harmful bugs in your Chesterfield, MO dental office.  

How Does It Work?

The Ultraviolet C (UVC) light is the specific wavelength of light most beneficial for disinfecting the dental treatment space. It allows the germicidal ...