Clarkdale is one of the smaller historic communities in South Cobb, and many residents have driven past our Mableton office a hundred times without realizing it is an in-network Delta Dental practice. Vibrant Smiles is one of the closest in-network dental homes for Clarkdale families.
Clarkdale residents often tell us they have lived in the area for decades and never realized there was an in-network Delta Dental practice this close. That is exactly the situation we want to fix.
In-Network Delta Dental Care for Clarkdale Patients
Vibrant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is in-network with Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier. Clarkdale patients on Delta Dental PPO or Premier plans pay the negotiated in-network rate at our office. We handle the claim paperwork directly with Delta Dental so you do not have to. We file your claim directly with Delta Dental, so you do not pay up front and then chase reimbursement.
Dr. Chea Rainford leads the practice. Clarkdale patients see Dr. Rainford or one of the practice's hygienists for cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, implant restorations, and cosmetic work. The full scope of care happens in one office, on one chart, with one team that knows your history.
Getting to Our Office from Clarkdale
Most Clarkdale residents reach our office by heading east on Austell Road and turning onto Floyd Road SW. The drive is short, the parking is on-site, and the office sits on the ground floor. Patients from the historic Clarkdale Mill Village area, Clarkdale Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods are all within an easy drive.
Office hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (evening appointments available), and Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Same-day emergency appointments are often available for Clarkdale patients with broken teeth, sudden pain, or other urgent issues. Call (678) 810-1100 if you need to be seen quickly.
Comfort and Technology in the Office
Clarkdale patients tell us the office feels calm and the appointments do not feel rushed. Part of that is scheduling. Part of it is the technology we use, which lets us work faster and more precisely so the chair time stays reasonable.
- VELscope oral cancer detection system
- Low-radiation digital x-rays
- 3D cone beam imaging for implant planning
- Intra-oral cameras so you can see what we see
- Picasso Lite soft tissue laser
- STA single-tooth anesthesia for more comfortable numbing
- 3M True Definition digital impression scanner (no goopy trays)
Other Insurance Plans We Accept
Beyond Delta Dental, Vibrant Smiles is in-network with most major dental PPO plans and accepts all traditional dental PPO insurances. If you have insurance through a different carrier, call our office and we will check your coverage before your visit.
We file your insurance claims for you, track the claims through processing, follow up on anything delayed, and help sort out family-plan coordination when it gets complicated. We submit claims electronically, which means faster and more secure processing.
One note on insurance, because patients ask: insurance companies set their reimbursement based on their own internal estimates of 'Usual and Customary Rates,' and they are not required to disclose how they calculate those rates. That is the reason a procedure can be partially covered rather than fully covered. We will always tell you what we expect insurance to pay and what you can expect to pay out of pocket before any treatment begins.
What if You Do Not Have Delta Dental?
Not everyone in Clarkdale has dental insurance, and we work with patients who pay out of pocket every day. Here are the options:
Friends and Family Membership Plan
Our in-house membership plan is built for patients without dental insurance. It is a flat annual fee that includes:
- Cleanings, exams, and routine x-rays at no additional cost
- Exclusive savings on procedures like fillings, crowns, and other treatments
- Benefits that start immediately on the day you join
- 12 months of membership from your join date
- No deductibles, waiting periods, annual maximums, claim denials, or pre-approvals
Call the office for current pricing and to enroll.
CareCredit Healthcare Financing
CareCredit is a healthcare credit card built for medical, dental, and wellness expenses. It offers interest-free financing (subject to approval) and lets you spread the cost of larger treatments like crowns, implants, or full-mouth work across fixed monthly payments. We can walk you through the CareCredit application at the office or you can apply ahead of your visit.
Out-of-Pocket Payments
We accept cash, debit cards, and all major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
What Delta Dental Covers at Our Clarkdale-Area Office
Coverage details vary by plan, but here is the general pattern for Delta Dental PPO and Premier members at our office:
- Preventive care: cleanings, exams, x-rays, and oral cancer screenings. Most Delta Dental plans cover these at or close to 100%, which means your routine cleaning may cost $0 out of pocket.
- Basic restorative care: tooth-colored fillings, simple extractions, and root canals. Most plans cover a large share of these.
- Major care: crowns, bridges, dentures, partial dentures, and many implant-related procedures. Coverage is usually a smaller share but still meaningful.
- Cosmetic dentistry: veneers, whitening, and elective cosmetic bonding are usually not covered. We give a clear written estimate before any cosmetic work begins.
- Orthodontics: coverage depends on the plan. Some Delta Dental plans include orthodontic benefits, others do not.
If you want a clearer answer about your specific plan before booking, call our office for a complimentary Benefits Consultation. We will look at your plan, tell you what is covered, and walk you through any expected out-of-pocket costs in plain language.
About Dr. Chea Rainford
Dr. Chea Rainford, DMD, has practiced dentistry in Georgia for more than 15 years. He is a general, cosmetic, and implant dentist, and he leads Vibrant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Clarkdale patients see Dr. Rainford for routine care like cleanings and exams as well as complex work like full-mouth implant cases and cosmetic smile makeovers.
Dr. Rainford earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of West Georgia, with a minor in Biology. He went on to The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in Augusta, where he earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD). After dental school, he completed post-graduate training in four specialty areas: Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Endodontics. That cross-specialty training is the reason patients can have most of their care handled in one office, with one provider who knows their case from start to finish, instead of being sent to a different specialist for each step.
Licenses, Memberships, and Fellowship
Dr. Rainford's professional credentials and ongoing affiliations include:
- Licensed Dentist, State of Georgia
- Fellowship status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)
- American Dental Association (ADA) member
- Georgia Dental Association (GDA) member
- North Georgia Dental Society member
- Academy of General Dentistry member
- Hinman Dental Society member
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics member
- Lifetime member of the American Orthodontic Society
- Lifetime member of the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Dentist in Clarkdale Office Tour
Our Clarkdale Dental Services Include:
Frequently Asked Questions from Clarkdale Patients
Do you treat longtime Clarkdale residents who have not been to a dentist in years?
Yes. We see patients all the time who have not had a cleaning in years and are worried about what we will find. The first visit is an exam, x-rays, and a conversation. We tell you what we see and lay out the options in plain English. There is no judgment and no pressure.
Is Vibrant Smiles in-network with Delta Dental?
Yes. Vibrant Smiles is in-network with Delta Dental PPO and Premier plans, which is the type of coverage most Clarkdale patients have through a job or retirement plan. Call us with your member ID and we will tell you what your plan covers.
Can I use Delta Dental for dentures or partial dentures?
Most Delta Dental plans cover dentures and partial dentures as a major service. Coverage percentages vary by plan, but it is common for Delta Dental to pay a meaningful share of the cost. We will go over the numbers with you before any work starts.
Book a Visit
Clarkdale is small, the dental options nearby are limited, and the in-network ones are even fewer. If you have Delta Dental coverage, our office is one of the simplest choices for full-service care.
Call (678) 810-1100 or use the online contact form to request an appointment. Have your Delta Dental member ID handy if you can. If you cannot reach us during office hours, leave a message or send the contact form and we will call you back the next business day.
Office Hours:
M: 9:00 – 5:30
Tu: 8:00 – 5:00
W: 10:00 – 7:00
Th: 9:00 – 5:30
In addition to Mableton, we happily serve dental patients from Austell, Clarkdale, Smyrna, Powder Springs, and all of West Cobb County.