Balanced Dental Hygiene Suite

Sometimes the frustrating part isn’t knowing what to do it’s not knowing why what you’re doing doesn’t seem to be working.

That’s where a more personalized approach can make a difference. Instead of jumping straight to another tip or product, we slow down, look at the full picture, and help you better understand what your mouth may be telling you.

Because better care starts with better questions.

A plan for your care. Support for the whole year.

Meet our new membership options at Balance, Center for Oral Health & Wellness! With adult, child, and periodontal plans, we’re making it easier to stay consistent with your oral health care through monthly or annual payment options.

Our why is simple: we want to help you care for your smile before something becomes a problem, with a plan that supports your individual needs.

Swipe through to explore what each membership includes, and visit our new website to learn more! Not sure which fits your care? We’re happy to talk through your options during a visit.

BalancedDentalHygieneSuite.com

A new smile behind the front desk! Please help us welcome Terry Jamo to the Balanced team.

Terry has worked in dentistry since 2019 and brings experience in dental administration, patient support, and customer service. She’ll be helping coordinate your visits, supporting our front office, and lending a hand with clinical assisting. Her favorite part? Building relationships with the patients she meets.

A lifelong Mainer, Terry loves time with family and friends, scuba diving, and enjoying the beauty of coastal Maine. She looks forward to welcoming you with warmth, kindness, and personal attention.

We’re so happy to have you here, Terry!

Have you ever asked “Is it covered?” before asking “Is it what I need?”

It’s an understandable question. Cost matters, and coverage can shape our choices. But what your plan covers and what fits your individual care needs may look different.

At Balance, we want you to feel informed and comfortable with your options. Check out our memberships on our new website, BalancedDentalHygieneSuite.com, and bring your questions to your next visit.

What’s one thing you wish dental insurance made easier to understand?

We’ve been putting a lot of thought and care into something we’re excited to share: our new memberships!

We wanted to create options that reflect the way we care for our patients, with a focus on prevention, personalized support, and ongoing wellness. Our plans include options for adults, children, and periodontal maintenance.

We’ll be sharing more details soon! In the meantime, ask us about memberships at your next hygiene visit or book an appointment to get started. We’d love to walk you through what we’ve been working on.

Wellness Wednesday
BEHIND THE SMILE: VANESSA

With 19 years of experience, Vanessa brings a gentle touch and a passion for helping patients understand their oral health. She especially loves helping children feel comfortable and confident, building positive experiences that can last a lifetime.

Outside the office, Vanessa lives in Waldoboro with her four children and loves spending time in nature. Her warmth, experience, and thoughtful care make her such a valued part of our team!

If you’re scrubbing your teeth like you’re cleaning a pan, this is your reminder to ease up. Your smile deserves a gentler approach.

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and let the bristles do the work. If they’re flattening against your teeth, lighten your grip.

We’re learning more and more about just how connected the mouth is to the rest of the body. Recent research is looking at how certain cavity causing bacteria may move beyond the mouth and produce compounds that can affect neurons involved in Parkinson’s disease.

The research is still early, and this does not mean that cavities cause Parkinson’s. But it does give us another reason to look at oral health as more than just teeth and gums.

Your mouth is part of your whole body, and taking care of it matters.