Established 2012 · Waynesville, NC
A small, modern, veteran-owned practice in downtown Waynesville. Two doctors, one team, every kind of care — from a child's first visit to full-arch implant restoration.
Thank you to our patients and to Haywood County for naming Balsam Dental the Best Dental Practice in 2025 and 2026. Your trust is the foundation of everything we do.
12+
Years in practice
2
Doctors, both DDS
5★
Average review
9
Service categories
What we offer
From routine cleanings to comprehensive restoration. The full spectrum of general, cosmetic, family, and emergency dentistry.
Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, fluoride, sealants, and same-day CEREC restorations.
Learn more → 02Veneers, dental bonding, enamel shaping, and professional whitening.
Learn more → 03Infant dentistry, sealants, space maintainers, gentle teen care, and adult preventive work.
Learn more → 04Single-tooth implants, implant-retained dentures, and full-arch reconstruction.
Learn more → 05Modern root canal therapy, vital pulp therapy, and preservation of natural teeth.
Learn more → 06Same-day support for knocked-out teeth, severe pain, abscesses, and broken restorations.
Learn more → 07Clear aligner systems for discreet teeth straightening — Invisalign and ClearCorrect.
Learn more → 08Cone-beam 3D imaging, Primescan digital impressions, CEREC same-day crowns.
Learn more →The doctors
Both U.S. Army veterans. Both class of 2012. Married, and practicing together at Balsam Dental since the office opened.
DDS · University of Detroit Mercy, 2012 · U.S. Army veteran
Detroit-raised, Army-trained. Leads our implant and prosthodontic practice. Known for the time she takes to walk every patient through their care, with quiet expertise.
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DDS · University of Buffalo, 2012 · U.S. Army veteran
Buffalo-born, Army-trained. Specializes in full-mouth rehabilitation and comprehensive restorative dentistry. Brings humor, careful craft, and a love of Western NC mountain rivers to every appointment.
Read full bio →In-office equipment
The equipment we use day to day. Most of it lets us complete more in a single appointment, with less radiation and no traditional impression material.
Patient reviews
Honest feedback from families across Haywood County and Western North Carolina.
★★★★★
"A dentist who actually listens — and a practice that feels nothing like a chain. They take the time to explain everything, and I never leave feeling rushed or upsold."
★★★★★
"Dr. Sharman did my full-mouth rehab over six months and the result is better than I dared to hope for. I haven't smiled like this in fifteen years."
★★★★★
"My kids actually look forward to going to the dentist. I don't know how they pulled that off, but it's a small miracle."
★★★★★
"Dr. Nagia walked me through every step of my implant. I was terrified going in and felt entirely calm by the time we started. That's a gift."
★★★★★
"Same-day crown — in and out in under two hours. No second appointment, no temporary, no fuss. The future is here, apparently."
★★★★★
"As a fellow veteran, it means something to me to support a veteran-owned practice. They've earned every bit of the trust."
★★★★★
"First office I've been in where I didn't feel rushed. They actually answered my questions instead of brushing them off."
★★★★★
"Honest about what I needed and what could wait. Refreshing — and rare these days."
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