At Clarkson Dental Group, we are keenly aware that quality dental care in today's world can be costly. Because everyone deserves to have a healthy smile, we accept many different payment options, and we also offer a membership club for those patients who do not have dental insurance.
We pride ourselves on clear communication with our patients regarding all foreseeable costs of care prior to treatment. A written estimate will be provided for all recommended dental treatment.
If you have any questions, we welcome your call to our St. Louis area dental office.
Payment Options
Payment for routine services such as examinations, x-rays, cleanings, and emergency visits are requested at the time services are provided. For your convenience, we accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, personal or cashier's checks, or money orders.
Membership Club
Are you a patient of our dental practice without dental insurance? Save money by joining our membership club to take care of your preventive care with a monthly subscription. Please click on the link provided to see the membership plans we have available.
Call one of our friendly team members for more information.
Insurance
We accept all insurance providers; however, Dr. Scott Mahlin is an out-of-network provider.
We work with most insurance plans to help our patients achieve optimal oral health.
Dr. Mahlin is not a member of any “network.” Here is why:
Dental insurance plans offer a package of covered benefits. Your needs may or may not be covered. Dr. Mahlin's responsibility is to work for you and in your best interest. Dr. Mahlin does not work for the insurance company.
As an educated consumer, you must be very careful; there are dental offices that do not explain all of your treatment options because the insurance does not pay for some of those options. This, in Dr. Mahlin's opinion, is wrong. We believe that all options, and the advantages and disadvantages of each, must be fully explained to our patients. Then you can decide which course of action is right for you.
Typically, there are two types of dental insurance:
- You must see a participating "in-network" dentist in order for your insurance to pay.
- You can go to any dentist you choose, whether "in" or "out" of network and your insurance will pay.
Whether they have insurance or not, our patients tell us they come to our office because they wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.
If you have further questions, please email us or give us a call. Or you can schedule an appointment with our Chesterfield office.
When patients visit our Chesterfield dental practice for an exam, dental cleaning, or treatment, we may recommend some of our top oral health products for their use at home. We recommend these products because we firmly feel that they can help our patients attain optimal oral health during their regular oral hygiene routines.
Recommended Dental Products
Your Chesterfield Dentist may recommend the following products for your dental hygiene routine:
Toothbrushes:
We recommend the Philips Sonicare brand to many of our patients needing an electric toothbrush. Philips Sonicare toothbrushes are both effective and convenient to use.
Toothpaste:
If you have sensitive teeth, Sensodyne Pronamel toothpaste may help you reduce sensitivity. And if you have enamel erosion, we may recommend an enamel repair toothpaste from the same manufacturer.
If you have gingivitis, Crest Gum Detoxify Deep Clean toothpaste may help you reverse it, along with a dedicated oral hygiene routine.
Floss:
Oral-B® Glide™ Pro-Health™ Deep Clean floss can aid patients in keeping their teeth and gums healthy, preventing gingivitis and gum disease.
The Waterpik® also makes flossing easier and eliminates the need for stringy, traditional floss.
If you have questions about any of the products we recommend to patients, we encourage you to contact our Chesterfield dental practice.
Book Your Dental Appointment in Chesterfield
Give us a call so we can book your dental appointment in Chesterfield. When you visit our dental office for care, Dr. Scott Mahlin will provide you with exceptional dental treatments and advice.
A tooth abscess is caused from a bacterial infection. It results in the formation of infected tissue (or a pus pocket). A tooth abscess is considered a dental emergency and treatment should not be delayed.
Leaving a tooth abscess alone
If untreated, an abscessed tooth could lead to more severe complications and spread throughout the rest of the body, potentially causing illness. A severe dental tooth abscess might result in a life-threatening situation. It is always better to treat an abscessed tooth early and not delay treatment.
The dental tooth abscess can be tricky. Some instances they can be very painful, or go unnoticed. Abscesses that hide easily can be found during your routine teeth cleaning appointment. They should be evaluated by Dr. Scott Mahlin who will provide the proper diagnostic test that will include a radiograph of the infected area. From the clinical and radiographic evaluation, we can discuss your treatment options. These may include antibiotics, endodontic (root canal) care, and/or extraction (tooth removal). It is important to note, the abscess will not go away on its own. In addition, an antibiotic will not ultimately eliminate or cure your dental tooth abscess. The source of the infection needs to be treated for definitive care.
Avoid an abscess with routine dental exams in Chesterfield
Keeping up with your twice a year dental appointments helps Dr. Mahlin catch potential infection from spreading. Book with us today! We are always taking new patients.
Clarkson Dental Group is a family dental office in Chesterfield, MO, conveniently located just off I-64 (aka Highway 40) on South Clarkson Road. Our dental office is situated within Chesterfield Dierbergs Market Place, central to local shops.
Some of our neighbors include a Dierbergs grocery store, Mercy Pharmacy, restaurants, local retail, and Downtown Chesterfield. We have both Hyatt and Drury hotels located less than a mile from Clarkson Dental Group for our out-of-town patients.
Unmatched Convenience and Affordability for Every Family
Clarkson Dental Group in Chesterfield, MO, provides comprehensive general and family dentistry to patients from all surrounding areas, including Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ellisville, Town and Country, Clarkson Valley, and Ballwin.
We believe in offering budget-friendly dental care of the highest quality, so we are pleased to offer an in-house membership club to our patients. Our membership club can help you save on your family’s dental treatments, such as annual exams and dental cleanings, periodontal therapy for gum disease, dental x-rays, and much more.
Are You Ready to Schedule Your Next Dental Visit?
Please get in touch with our team today to learn more about our services, membership program, and appointment availability.
We look forward to welcoming you to Clarkson Dental Group!