Your Oral Health, Reimagined
At Mindful Hygiene Dental Spa, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet your unique dental hygiene needs. Our approach combines advanced techniques with a gentle, nurturing touch to ensure your comfort and optimal results.
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Worry-Free Care
Specializing in gentle, anxiety-free dental hygiene services designed for your comfort.
Advanced Technology
Experience cutting-edge techniques like laser-assisted therapy.
Judgment-Free Service
Unbiased, patient-focused care in a serene, sp1a-like environment.
Our Dental Hygiene Services
Comprehensive dental cleaning, gum disease management, and periodontal treatment services in Southern Maine.
New Patient Exam and Assessment
Your first visit includes:
- Full-mouth periodontal evaluation and hygiene assessment provided to help identify early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues.
- Oral cancer screening
- Cavity risk assessment
- Comprehensive digital imaging with x-rays and intraoral photos
- A personalized care plan tailored just for you
Types of Cleanings
- Prophylaxis (Regular Cleaning): Professional dental cleaning for healthy oral conditions with no signs of inflammation.
- Periodontal Maintenance: Specialized cleanings for patients managing gum disease, bone loss, or periodontal pocketing.
- Scaling and Root Planing ("Deep Cleaning"): Therapeutic gum disease treatment with worry-free precision and Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy for advanced periodontal disease.
- Gingival Inflammation Treatment: Therapeutic cleaning designed to treat gingivitis and gum disease with more extensive inflammation than a standard prophylaxis.
Innovative Laser Therapy
- Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR): A simple procedure recommended for every maintenance appointment to minimize bacteria during your cleaning and reduce cross-contamination.
- Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT): Advanced gum disease treatment that targets and dissolves diseased tissue to restore gum health and treat periodontal disease effectively.
Our laser therapy provides minimally invasive gum disease treatment with faster healing times. Learn more about periodontal disease treatment →
Whitening Services
We offer teeth whitening services that effectively brighten your smile without causing sensitivity.
Additional Services
- X-rays and Photos: Comprehensive digital imaging shared with your general dental provider.
- Mineralization Reinforcements: Fluoride varnishes and alternatives to strengthen enamel, prevent cavities, and treat early areas of decay.
- Referrals: Honest, unbiased recommendations to local dental providers, dental specialists, and other healthcare practioners when needed.
FAQs
What is an IPDH?
An IPDH (Independt Practice Dental Hygienist) is a licensed dental hygienist trained to work independently outside of traditional dental offices. IPDHs provide personalized dental hygiene care in settings like homes, schools, and independent practices, focusing on patient comfort and specialized needs.
Why choose Mindful Hygiene Dental Spa?
Mindful Hygiene Dental Spa offers a spa-like dental experience designed to reduce anxiety and provide pain-free care. Without the distractions of a traditional dental office, we focus entirely on your dental hygiene needs with advanced techniques like laser-assisted treatments.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept Northeast Delta Dental, Delta Dental PPO and Premier, Medicare Advantage, and State of Maine Employees PPO. Don't have insurance? No problem! Insurance is not required.
What happens if I need restorative work, like a filling or crown?
While we don't provide restorative services, we can refer you to trusted local dental providers and specialists who will fit your needs.
How do I book an appointment?
New patients can schedule their first appointment online for a comprehensive assessment. Existing patients should call, email, or use the contact form to schedule their appointments.
Do you offer teeth whitening?
Yes, we provide professional whitening services designed to brighten your smile without causing sensitivity.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your first visit includes a complete dental hygiene assessment:
- Full-mouth periodontal evaluation
- Oral cancer screening
- Cavity risk assessment
- Comprehensive digital imaging (x-rays and photos)
- A personalized care plan tailored to your oral health
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, checks, and Venmo for your convenience.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
We ask for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. A $75 fee applies for late cancellations or missed appointments.
Do you offer products for at-home care?
Yes! Our shop includes handpicked dental hygiene products like electric toothbrushes, water flossers, fluoride and non-fluoride toothpaste, whitening trays, and oral probiotics to support your at-home care routine.