Welcome
Welcome to Polished Dental!
This Clinic is run by an Independent Practicing Dental Hygienist (IPDH). The state of Maine authorizes hygienists to own and operate their own practice in order to bring preventative dental care to a wider range of those who live in rural states.
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HOW IT WORKS:
Become a patient with Polished Dental for your preventative care. If you already have a dentist, you can keep them for all of your exams and restorative needs. All of your notes, clinical findings and charts will be shared with your current dental provider. If you do not have a dental home, we can refer you to one as needed.
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Our
Services
Adult Cleanings
Adult prophalaxies are for patients 14+ who have maintained a regular dental hygiene schedule and do not have gum attachment or bone loss.
Fluoride Treatments
Cavity risk assessments will be completed to see if the patient would benefit from fluoride varnish applications. This can also be performed on patients with tooth sensitivity.
Child Cleanings
Child prophalaxies are for patients 13 and under to remove plaque and tartar.
Full Mouth Debridement
Full mouth debridement (FMD) is a preliminary hygiene procedure to remove plaque and calculus that prevent a full dental hygiene diagnosis. This is commonly used for patients who have not been to a dental office in several years.
Sealants
Sealants are applied to unrestored molars and/or premolar pits and grooves to help prevent tooth decay.
Scaling and Root Planning
This procedure is for patients that have generalized inflammation, periodontal pocketing, tissue attachment loss and/or bone loss.
Periodontal Maintenence
This hygiene procedure is performed to help paitients maintain thier periodontal (gum) health. Usually a 3-4 month recall is advised based on patients needs.
Dental Radiographs
Radiographs (x-rays) are used for both dental hygiene diagnoses and restorative diagnosis in areas of the mouth that cannot be seen clinically.
Price List
Adult Cleaning: $115
Child Cleaning: $85
Four Bitewings: $60
Two Bitewings: $40
Vertical Bitewings 6-7 Images: $85
Full Mouth Series: $120
Single X-ray: $25
Periodontal Maintenence: $130
Scaling and Root Planning (per quadrant): $175/$235
Full Mouth Debridement: $150
Fluoride Varnish: $35
Sealants (per tooth): $45
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see a hygienist without seeing a dentist?
Absolutely! You can book a hygiene appointment without seeing a dentist first. Hygienists specialize in preventive care, including cleanings and oral health assessments.
So, whether you’re due for a routine cleaning or have specific concerns about your oral hygiene you can schedule directly with Polished Dental.
What if I need restorative work?
All clinical findings will be shared with your current dentist or if you do not have a dentist, we can help you find a dental home for your dental exams and restorative needs.
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Any areas of concern will be given proper referrals.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are in network with Northeast Delta Dental. We will submit to all insurances, anything not covered will need to be paid by the patient. We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Google Pay, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay.
Can I come to your office just on occasion?
Yes. If you are on (or prefer) a 3 or 4 month recall for dental cleanings and your current office is unable to accommodate that, you can book an appointment at Polished Dental as needed.
Do you accept MaineCare?
No. At this time we do not accept MaineCare.
Our Team
Tara Savage
Independent Practicing Dental Hygienist (IPDH)
Founder of Polished Dental, Tara has been in the dental field since 2009. She started as an assistant, while earning her Bachelor's degree in Biology. After leaving the field for a few years, she decided dentistry was where she wanted to be and went back to school for dental hygiene. Since graduating in 2016, she has practiced in several offices in both Maine and New Hampshire as an assistant and hygienist. Most recently she has been practicing at Bethel Family Dentistry, whom she still plans on working closely with for patients restorative needs. With Bethel's growing population and demand for dental providers, she recognized a great opportunity to help the community by opening an independent dental hygiene office. She states, "I'm most excited about working in a relaxed atmosphere, giving full attention to each patient in a one on one environment".