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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Mountain Home, AR (2026)

12 clinics offering teeth cleanings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: North Arkansas Dental Group, ranked #1 of 12 by service score; 4.9★ from 1,444 Google reviews.

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12 Mountain Home clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 8 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Mountain Home at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Mountain Home at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1North Arkansas Dental Group634.9★ (1,444)—
2Sullivant Dentistry614.9★ (550)—
3Mathis Dental604.0★ (25)Yes
4Ahrens John T DDS.605.0★ (1)Yes
5Vester Stephen D DDS605.0★ (1)Yes
6DeAtley Dental Care594.9★ (299)—
7Gould Dentistry544.3★ (17)—
8Dr. Randy S. Simpson, DDS, P.A.524.2★ (16)—
9David J. Sander, DMD, MDS15——
10Nosari Robert E DDS15——

The 12 best cleaning dentists in Mountain Home, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Mountain Home?

Typical ranges in USD for Mountain Home, AR. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Mountain Home?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$70–$180DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$150–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$150–$350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Mountain Home

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Mountain Home cleaning dentists

We scored 12 Mountain Home clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Mountain Home data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Teeth cleanings in Mountain Home: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Mountain Home?

North Arkansas Dental Group ranks #1 of 12 Mountain Home clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 1,444 Google reviews. Sullivant Dentistry ranks #2 (4.9★ from 550 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Mountain Home, AR?

A teeth cleaning in Mountain Home typically costs $68–$180 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $70–$180; cleaning with exam and x-rays $150–$300; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $150–$350. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in Arkansas?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Mountain Home teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 12 Mountain Home clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Ahrens John T DDS. and Vester Stephen D DDS. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer teeth cleanings in Mountain Home?

12 Mountain Home clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 8 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Mountain Home

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.