Orthodontics
Balance Advanced Dentistry and Orthodontics is a Duluth based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment and techniques.
Orthodontics
Balance Advanced Dentistry and Orthodontics is a Duluth based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment and techniques.
As a local dentist and orthodontics practice, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Hernandez and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 770-371-5895 and experience why our patients think Balance Advanced Dentistry and Orthodontics is the best dentist in Duluth.
Juan Carlos Hernandez, DDS, is a certified Doctor of Dental Surgery born and raised in
Bogota, Colombia. In 1996, he received his dentistry degree from Javeriana University in
Bogota. After practicing dentistry for several years in Colombia, Dr. Hernandez moved to New
York City. He attended New York University, where he trained in Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics in the International Program. He then continued with the Advanced Dentistry
Program, earning his DDS degree in 2007. For the next three years, he practiced dentistry at
Fort Stewart in the US Army active-duty service.
In 2010, Dr. Hernandez moved to Atlanta where he practiced Advanced Dentistry at Nukoa
Family Dentistry. At the same time, he joined the Georgia National Guard where he has
continued to practice as a Dental Officer to this day.
Dr. Hernandez is a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry and Associate Fellow
of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and
welcomes new patients of all ages. Call us or book an appointment online today to set up a
visit with him
Originally from Colombia, Dr. Claudia received her DDS degree in 1995. After practicing for
several years in Colombia, she moved to the US and completed her American dental training,
receiving her DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
With over 25 years of experience as a dentist, Dr. Claudia understands that for many
patients, visiting the dentist may be cause for anxiety. Therefore, she uses her skills and
gentle “chair side” manners to put her patients at ease during dental treatments and strives
to provide them with a comfortable experience.
Dr. Claudia enjoys practicing all aspects of dentistry and provides comprehensive dental
treatment to patients of all ages. She is constantly taking continuing education courses and
is a certified provider of Botox®, used in TMJ therapy and cosmetic enhancement
Dr. Liliana Rios is the newest member of the Balance Advanced Dentistry & Orthodontics team.
She got her B.S. in Biology from the University of Georgia and went on to graduate from the
prestigious UNC School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill, earning her DDS degree. She is
originally from the Atlanta area and is returning home after practicing in North Carolina.
Dr. Rios is gentle and warm, treating all patients like family. She has a passion for
esthetics and pushes herself to learn new techniques for creating beautiful smiles. During
dental school, Dr. Rios was extremely involved in volunteer work and outreach trips,
including a trip to Uganda. She continues to make outreach work a priority.
Dr. Rios was a former collegiate athlete and still enjoys playing sports and being active.
She speaks both English and Spanish and is currently welcoming patients of all ages