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Meet With Amber Correra, RDH, IPDH
Taking care of your smile isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about preventing them. Your oral health impacts your whole body, and issues like gum disease can lead to bigger health concerns. Located inside Examined Life, MindfulHygiene offers expert preventive care, making it easy and comfortable to prioritize your oral health. As a valued partner, MindfulHygiene provides Examined Life patients with 10% off services, ensuring accessible, high-quality care that supports both your smile and overall well-being.
Get in Touch
(617) 420- 2338
The benefits of Private Hygiene vs. Traditional Dental Offices
Most traditional dental offices focus on treating problems rather than preventing them. At MindfulHygiene, Amber offers a different approach: one that prioritizes prevention, education, and the connection between oral health and overall wellness. Instead of quick cleanings squeezed between back-to-back appointments, she takes the time to provide thorough, personalized care in a relaxed setting. Here are key points to address why seeing a hygienist in private practice is just as effective, if not better, than seeing one in a traditional dental office:
Same Licensed Professional, Same Quality Care: Dental hygienists in private practice have the same education, licensing, and clinical training as those in a dentist’s office. Your preventive care is in the hands of a highly skilled professional.
Focus on Prevention, Not Just Treatment: Traditional dental offices often prioritize treatment (fillings, crowns, etc.), while private hygiene practices focus solely on prevention, catching issues early and keeping your mouth healthy before problems arise.
More Time, More Personalized Care: Private practice hygienists set their own schedules, allowing for longer, more thorough appointments without the rush. You get a deeper clean, more education, and a truly personalized experience.
Convenient, Flexible, and Comfortable: No need to wait months for an appointment or sit through unnecessary procedures. Private hygiene offices are more accessible and customized to your needs. Plus, they often provide a more relaxed and comfortable environment.
Direct Access to Care: You don’t always need to see a dentist first to maintain good oral health. Many states allow direct access to hygienists, so you can get preventive care without an extra step or referral.
Works with Your Dentist, Not Against Them: Seeing a private hygienist doesn’t replace your dentist; it enhances your care. Your hygienist can refer you to a dentist if needed, ensuring a seamless approach to your oral health.
Cost-Effective & Insurance-Friendly: Preventive care in a hygiene office is often more affordable, and many accept insurance or offer membership plans that help you maintain your health without breaking the bank.
Services & PRicing
Examined Life members receive 10% off.
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This appointment is customized to your mouth’s unique needs, ensuring you leave with that fresh, clean feeling you love after a dental visit. Each session includes an oral cancer screening, a thorough cleaning, tooth polishing, and flossing. We’ll also review your home-care routine to make sure it’s helping you maintain a healthy smile between appointments. This service is ideal for those with a generally healthy mouth.
Adult
(13 and older)
$165Child
(12 and younger)
$110 -
Full Mouth Series
Dental x-rays help us “see” what’s not visible to the naked eye, allowing us to identify and treat issues with your teeth and the surrounding bone. With the latest digital technology, our x-rays minimize radiation exposure. We’ll suggest x-rays based on your mouth’s needs during your dental cleaning visits.
Recommended every 5 years
$195Bitewing Series
Recommended annually
$95 -
This appointment focuses on maintaining gum health by using a combination of tools to clean above and below the gum line. You’ll leave with a refreshed mouth and a personalized home-care routine to support your oral health. Each visit includes an oral cancer screening, tooth polishing, and flossing. This therapy is ideal for those with gum or periodontal disease and is generally recommended every 3 to 4 months, based on your needs.
Periodontal Maintenance
$185 -
This periodontal treatment, recommended on an as-needed basis, is for areas of active gum disease within your mouth. We’ll use a combination of tools to clean deep under the gums and around the teeth to remove calculus (tartar) and biofilm to promote healing and reattachment of gum tissues. You’ll leave with a customized home-care routine to help continue healing at home and empower you to take control of your oral health.
Full Quadrant
$325 / Quadrant1-3 Teeth
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Our professional in-office whitening treatment is designed to brighten your smile effectively and safely. This enamel-safe procedure uses a powerful whitening gel that removes stains and discoloration, leaving you with a radiant, confident smile. Please note that individual results may vary. While the whitening process is effective, your teeth may brighten more or less depending on several factors. Sensitivity is unlikely, but if you have concerns, please call us in advance to discuss them. For optimal results, we recommend scheduling this treatment every 3 to 4 months, depending on your individual needs and oral health. Our team is here to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout the whitening process.
Whitening Session
60 minutes
$250 -
A touch-up before a special event, this 40-minute session is completed within 2-4 weeks of the original 60-minute whitening session to enhance or further results.
*Can only be completed in succession of the initial 60-minute whitening session, not as a stand-alone treatment.
Whitening Booster Treatment
40 minutes
$150 -
We’ll evaluate the tissues of your head, neck, face, and lips (extra-oral) and inside the mouth (intra-oral) including your tongue, cheeks, lips, gums, and throat for any suspicious lumps or bumps, spots, or lesions. If anything is concerning, we’ll make the appropriate referral for further evaluation.
Complete Screening
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Skip the trip to an office for appointments that can be handled from the comfort of home. Amber offers telehealth consultations to review test results—such as saliva tests and oral HPV screenings—and create personalized treatment plans. If you're experiencing symptoms and aren’t sure if they require urgent dental care, Amber can help assess whether you need to see a dentist or if at-home care is an option. She is also available for some after-hours emergency consults on select evenings from 5-8 PM (excluding Fridays). To book a telehealth appointment, simply reach out after receiving your test results, and Amber will guide you through the next steps.
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Not sure if your dental concern is an emergency? Amber offers virtual emergency consultations to help assess urgent oral health issues without an immediate trip to the dentist. Whether you're dealing with sudden pain, swelling, or another concerning symptom, she can guide you on next steps. This may include at-home care, a prescription, or an urgent dental referral. Limited after-hours availability, including select evenings from 5-8 PM, excluding Fridays. Reach out to check availability and get the care you need when you need it.
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Adult and Child Dental Cleanings
Periodontal Therapies
Oral Cancer Screenings
Dental X-Rays
Fluoride Treatments
Sealants
Whitening Services
SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride)
Saliva Testing
Curodont (non-invasive treatment for early tooth decay)
Membership & Insurance
A dental membership plan is an alternative to traditional “dental insurance.” Dental insurance typically limits your benefits to around $1,000 each year and dictates when, how, and on what services you can use those benefits. As an alternative, we’ve created a dental membership plan for our patients. It functions like a discount plan designed to provide more flexibility and value. And yes, you can still use your dental insurance benefits and get a membership to our office if it makes sense for your situation. Examined Life members receive 10% off.
Membership Includes:
No deductibles
No waiting periods and benefits start immediately
No annual maximum
No pre-approvals
No claim denials
3 different plan options to suit your needs
Easy monthly payments
Additional members-only discounts on all services
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$33 per month
13 years and older2 cleanings
Routine x-rays
2 fluoride treatments
20% discount on any additional services, including teeth whitening
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$25 per month
12 years and younger2 cleanings
Routine x-rays
2 fluoride treatments
20% discount on any additional services, including teeth whitening
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$58 per month
18 years and older4 maintenance visits
Routine x-rays
2 fluoride treatments
20% discount on any additional services, including teeth whitening
About Amber Correra, RDH, IPDH
Amber (she/her) is an independent Registered Dental Hygienist and oral health advocate in southern Maine with 27 years of experience. She earned her degree from Palm Beach State College in 2007 and began her career as a dental assistant in 1998. Amber specializes in mindful preventive care, educating patients on the vital link between oral health and overall well-being.
Committed to providing compassionate, personalized care, Amber helps individuals maintain long-term health through accessible services. Visit Amber at her hygiene office in York, Maine, near Portsmouth, NH, for a modern, patient-focused approach to oral wellness.