We are a periodontal practice that is focused on using advanced practices and state-of-the-art technology. We provide customized treatment options that give you quality dental health and a fantastic smile. We want your time with us to be comfortable and pleasant. We will help you understand your health situation and which options are recommended. We want to make sure that you understand your situation and options. We will patiently answer all of your questions and ensure that you are comfortable with the procedure before you begin treatment.

Dr. Clagett is a periodontist and specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease), and in dental implants. He treats many forms of gum disease, ranging from the initial to the more complicated and advanced stages.

As a periodontist, Dr. Clagett completed the same initial schooling and training of a dentist. After he completed his general dentistry training, he received 3 more years of specialized graduate education to become specialized in tooth and gum health.

Dr. Clagett treats many forms of gum disease, from initial to complicated and advanced cases of gum disease. Because of his experience, he is able to diagnose the underlying causes of the condition and recommend the most effective treatment. Dr. Clagett often works in conjunction with your dentist to create a comprehensive gum disease treatment plan.

A periodontist treats serious forms of gum disease that do not get better with normal dental care. When your roots show and your gums have receded away, there is bone loss. When this happens, more brushing and flossing wont make it go away. You need a periodontist to fix it.

Dr. Clagett can help you understand the optimal procedure(s) you can have to maximize your smile. He will develop a specific plan for you that is based on your individual needs. This plan may involve other specialists to get quality treatment for your smile.

I come from a family of dentists, including my grandfather, father, and uncle. I am passionate about the deep dive of dentistry that being a periodontist allows me every day. As a periodontist in the Kentucky area, my specialty allows me to help my patients attain levels of dental health they did not think was possible.

Each morning, I get excited to get up and help my patients get their smile back. I love that my patients are then excited to smile at me and everyone else. Its the fun part of what I do. My team and I get to change lives every day.

I believe that every patient has the right to know their full dental condition. They deserve to have all available treatment options presented to them with the pros and cons of each treatment. The options are presented without any regard for the limitations of dental insurance and without any preconceived notion of what the patient may or may not accept. I believe that, as a specialist, I need to continue to educate in the latest techniques, so that I can provide the optimal options to my patients.

I returned to my hometown of Elizabethtown, KY in 2006 following completion of my periodontal residency at the University of Louisville to continue in my familys dental footsteps. My grandfather, Robert, began his dental practice in Elizabethtown, KY in 1947 and my father and uncle joined the practice in 1975. My father, Dan, still practices today.

Sandra assists Dr. Clagett with surgical procedures and examinations. She ensures that patients are comfortable during their procedures and teaches them about proper home care following their visit to our office. She loves working with patients to help them achieve their dental goals. Sandra received her Surgical Technology Diploma from Spencerian College in 2009.

Lauren assists Dr. Clagett with examinations and surgical procedures. She also coordinates treatment information with referring dental offices. She cares about helping others and seeing patients smiles transform.

Tiffany assists patients in treating and managing their periodontal disease through dental hygiene therapy. She offers individualized instruction on home care techniques for effective bacterial plaque removal. Tiffany is certified in local anesthesia, laser debridement, general supervision, public health dental hygiene and was awarded for her clinical skills with the Golden Scaler award. Tiffany works to keep patients comfortable and takes pride in guiding patients striving for health.

Dental technology and tools have developed considerably over the past few decades. These tools help Clagett Periodontics investigate dental problems more thoroughly and diagnose them accurately. Modern technology also helps Dr. Clagett provide you with quality treatments that have the most long-lasting results. Heres a bit about what you can find in our Elizabethtown, KY digital office:

We use the latest digital x-ray sensors to minimize exposure to radiation while providing high quality radiographic images. The images provide a detailed look into the condition of the your teeth, gums, and jawbone. This precise imaging technology provides Dr. Clagett a clear picture and enables him to diagnose more accurately than traditional film images.

More accurate images and data ensures better diagnostics and treatments, which is why we make it a point to use the latest imaging technology in our office. These images are in digital form, making it easier to transfer them to your dentist or other oral specialist. This makes for a more seamless coordination or your oral health.

With X-Nav Technologies, Dr. Clagett takes a special CT Scan of your jaw. From the CT scan, he creates a plan that allows for the Dental Implant to be precisely planned and placed. The accuracy of an implant being placed using the X-Guide Dynamic 3D Navigation is fantastic. It allows for the implant to be placed to .1mm and .1 degree of accuracy.

Traditional 2-D dental x-rays dont provide a detailed look into the dental structure and bone. Dr. Clagett uses a Cone Beam CT to generate 3-Dimensional images of the dental structure and jaw bones. This enables more accurate diagnosis. The 3D image allows Dr. Clagett to see the whole picture, including the nerves, undercuts, and sinus height.

Dr. Clagett can look deeper and develop a more detailed understanding of the status or your oral health and any problems there might be. This increases the accuracy of diagnosis. This helps Dr. Clagett to recommend the optimal treatment for your health. The 3D imaging scan is often performed within minutes. We dont need to refer you anywhere else to get the proper picture of your oral health. We have all the advanced equipment in the office.

Our office takes high resolution digital photographs of your dental structure. This not only helps Dr. Clagett diagnose accurately, it also helps you to better understand the status of your oral health and any problems that there might be. This is also helpful in communicating with your dentist for any ongoing care you will be receiving from your dentist.

Accurate diagnostic and imaging techniques help Dr. Clagett and you to make the right choice regarding your dental health. Better treatments improve the quality of your life and helps to improve your overall health and confidence.