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Comprehensive Dental Care

Our office has been providing quality care in preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry for over 60 years. Our comprehensive list of services include dental exams, cleanings, restorative fillings, extractions, implants, bridges, crowns, sealants, clear aligners and teeth whitening.

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Preventative Dentistry

Modern Dentistry prioritizes preventative dental care to maintain oral health. Through regular check-ups, cleanings, and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, we detect issues early. Sealants, fluoride treatments, and patient education are used to prevent cavities and gum disease, promoting long-term well-being and reducing the need for extensive treatments.

Dental Cleanings

At Modern Dentistry, we provide personalized, preventative cleanings that cater to the individual needs of our patients. Our services include scaling and root planing for deep cleaning when required. We prioritize personalized care to ensure optimal oral health and emphasize prevention to sustain a healthy smile.

Dental Exams

Regular dental exams are one of the best ways to protect your smile and stay ahead of potential concerns. During your visit, we’ll take the time to carefully evaluate your teeth and gums, listen to any questions or concerns you may have, and make sure you understand what we’re seeing. When appropriate, we may also use digital X-rays, periodontal screening, and oral cancer screening to give us a complete picture of your oral health and help us recommend the care that’s right for you.

Family Dentistry

At Modern Dentistry, we prioritize family oral health with a conservative and preventative approach. We build trust across all ages, promoting hygiene, regular check-ups, and early intervention. Our friendly environment ensures lasting oral health while minimizing invasive procedures, fostering comfort and trust while receiving dental treatment.

Pediatric Dentistry

We want children to feel comfortable and confident when they visit the dentist. Our team takes a gentle, patient approach, explaining things in simple, reassuring language and making sure parents understand what to expect as well. By creating positive dental experiences from an early age, we help children build healthy habits, feel at ease with dental care, and develop a strong foundation for lifelong oral health.

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Periodontal Therapy

Healthy gums are an important foundation for a healthy smile. If we see signs of gum disease, our team will take the time to explain what’s happening and recommend the appropriate care to help restore and protect your gum health. Periodontal therapy may include a deeper cleaning known as scaling and root planing to remove buildup below the gumline and help prevent the condition from progressing.

Deep Cleanings

At Modern Dentistry, we provide personalized, preventative cleanings that cater to the individual needs of our patients. Our services include scaling and root planing for deep cleaning when required. We prioritize personalized care to ensure optimal oral health and emphasize prevention to sustain a healthy smile.

Night Guards

Oral appliances offer simple, non-invasive treatment for a variety of conditions. Regardless of the application, every appliance we prescribe is custom-crafted for you. Whether we’re treating nighttime teeth grinding, bite problems, or other jaw joint disorders, appliance therapy may be a valuable complement to your treatment. We use a variety of innovative designs depending on your treatment goals and preferences.

TMJ/TMD Treatment

TMJ/TMD can cause jaw pain, headaches, clicking or popping, and discomfort when chewing or opening your mouth. We’ll take the time to understand your symptoms, evaluate your bite and jaw joints, and discuss treatment options that fit your needs. When appropriate, a custom oral appliance may help reduce strain on the jaw, protect your teeth from grinding, and improve your everyday comfort.

Digital X-Rays

Modern Dentistry utilizes diagnostic X-rays to comprehensively assess oral health. By capturing detailed images of teeth and underlying structures, we detect issues early, allowing for precise treatment planning. Our safe and advanced X-ray technology ensures accurate diagnoses, aiding in delivering effective, tailored dental care for optimal patient outcomes.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride treatments are a simple and effective way to help strengthen your teeth and protect against cavities. Depending on your individual needs and risk for tooth decay, we may recommend a professional fluoride treatment as part of your preventative care. It’s a quick, comfortable addition to your visit that can provide extra protection and help keep your smile healthy between appointments.

Dental Sealants

Modern Dentistry employs a proactive approach to oral health through preventative sealants. By applying these protective coatings to the teeth’s vulnerable surfaces, we create a barrier against decay-causing factors. This method helps maintain healthy smiles by preventing cavities, particularly in areas that are difficult to clean effectively with regular brushing.

Oral Cancer Screenings

Oral cancer screenings are a simple but important part of protecting your overall health. During your exam, we’ll carefully check your mouth, tongue, gums, and surrounding tissues for any unusual changes or areas of concern. The screening is quick and non-invasive, and it gives us an opportunity to identify potential issues early, when they may be easier to address.

Sleep Apnea Appliances

Many people suffer needlessly from dangerous sleep-disruptive disorders that keep them from getting enough oxygen at night. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep due to a blockage in the airway. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends oral appliances as primary therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for patients with severe sleep apnea who can’t tolerate CPAP treatment.

3D CBCT Imaging

At Modern Dentistry, we embrace advanced technology like Cone Beam 3D Imaging for a comprehensive approach to diagnostics. This high-tech imaging provides detailed, three-dimensional views of oral structures, enhancing our ability to diagnose and plan treatments accurately. This precision ensures optimal outcomes and reinforces our commitment to cutting-edge, patient-centered care.

Oral Hygiene Education

Good oral health starts with knowing how to care for your smile every day. During your visits, our team will take the time to answer your questions and provide practical guidance on brushing, flossing, and other habits that support healthy teeth and gums. We’ll tailor our recommendations to your individual needs so you can feel confident caring for your smile between appointments.

Diet Counseling

What you eat and drink can have a meaningful impact on the health of your teeth and gums. We’ll take the time to discuss any dietary habits that may be contributing to cavities, enamel wear, or other concerns and offer practical recommendations that fit your lifestyle. Small changes can make a big difference in protecting your smile between dental visits.

Tobacco Cessation Counseling

Tobacco use can have a significant impact on your teeth, gums, and overall oral health. If you’re interested in quitting, we’re here to support you without judgment. Our team can help you understand how tobacco affects your mouth, answer your questions, and provide practical guidance and resources to help you take positive steps toward better oral and overall health.

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Restorative Dentistry

Modern Dentistry excels in restorative dental care, employing advanced techniques for lasting solutions. From dental implants, bridges, and crowns to dentures and partials, we tailor treatments to each patient’s needs. Our expertise ensures functional and aesthetic restoration, prioritizing oral health and enhancing smiles with long-lasting results.

Emergency Dentistry

When it comes to dental emergencies, time is of the essence. We offer same-day emergency dental appointments to help relieve your pain and get you back to feeling like yourself as quickly as possible. If you experience a dental emergency outside of regular office hours, call us at (248) 544-7200 and we’ll work to get you in as soon as possible.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Modern Dentistry adopts a conservative approach to fillings, prioritizing tooth preservation. Our skilled professionals use minimally invasive techniques and advanced materials to restore teeth affected by decay. By focusing on preserving natural tooth structure, we ensure effective treatment while maintaining oral health and aesthetics.

Dental Crowns

At Modern Dentistry, we utilize state-of-the-art materials and techniques to meticulously create personalized crowns that provide both function and aesthetics. We take pride in creating beautiful crowns that enhance the integrity of your teeth and support your overall oral health.

Dental Implants

Modern Dentistry specializes in transformative dental implant treatment. Our skilled team utilizes cutting-edge techniques to replace missing teeth with implants and natural-looking implant crowns. From our initial assessment to the final restoration, we ensure highly esthetic and functional results.

Root Canals

Modern Dentistry approaches root canals with precision and patient comfort in mind. Our skilled team employs advanced techniques to effectively address root canal issues, alleviating pain and preserving natural teeth. With a commitment to thorough treatment and compassionate care, we work to restore oral health and maintain smiles.

Dental Bridges

Modern Dentistry offers dental bridges to restore missing teeth and help bring back the function and appearance of your smile. Each bridge is carefully designed and placed to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth. With a focus on comfort, durability, and aesthetics, we create lasting results that support your oral health and confidence.

Dentures

Modern Dentistry excels in restoring and replacing missing teeth with dentures and partials. Our approach combines expertise and personalized care to craft comfortable, natural-looking appliances. By focusing on function and esthetics, we provide patients with renewed confidence, improved oral health, and the ability to enjoy life to the fullest.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures use your natural teeth as anchors to support the appliance and replace missing teeth. They help restore the function and appearance of your smile while providing a comfortable, removable solution for replacing one or more missing teeth.

Implant-Retained Dentures

Implant-retained dentures are a fixed solution designed to restore function and provide a natural-looking smile when all teeth are missing. The denture is securely attached to dental implants for greater stability and confidence, eliminating the need to remove it at home. Daily cleaning beneath the denture is still important, and your dentist may remove it during checkups for professional cleaning and maintenance.

Snap-In Dentures

Snap-in dentures, also called click-in dentures or overdentures, are a removable option that uses strategically placed dental implants for added stability and retention. Compared with traditional dentures, they can provide greater comfort and confidence while making it easier to eat, speak, and smile. They can also be removed at home for convenient daily cleaning.

Inlays & Onlays

Inlays and onlays are a durable, conservative way to restore teeth that have more damage than a filling can repair but may not require a full crown. Custom-made to fit your tooth, they help restore strength, function, and appearance while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.

Implant Crowns

An implant crown is the natural-looking tooth placed on top of a dental implant to complete your smile. We carefully design each crown to complement the shape, color, and appearance of your surrounding teeth while restoring comfortable function. The result is a strong, secure replacement that looks and feels like a natural part of your smile.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a simple, conservative way to improve small imperfections in your smile. Using tooth-colored composite material, we can repair minor chips, reshape uneven teeth, close small gaps, or improve areas of discoloration. The material is carefully matched and shaped to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth, helping you achieve a more even, confident smile while preserving your natural tooth structure.

Intraoral Scanning

Intraoral scanning allows us to take precise digital impressions of your teeth without the need for traditional impression materials. Using advanced scanning technology, we can capture detailed images quickly and comfortably to support accurate treatment planning. This helps make your visit more comfortable while giving us the information we need to provide precise, personalized dental care.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Modern Dentistry offers whitening for a brighter, more confident smile. Our procedure begins with a thorough assessment to make sure whitening is right for you. A protective barrier is applied, followed by professional whitening gel to safely and effectively brighten your teeth and refresh the appearance of your smile.

Teeth Whitening

Modern Dentistry offers whitening for a brighter, more confident smile. Our procedure begins with a thorough assessment to make sure whitening is right for you. A protective barrier is applied, followed by professional whitening gel to safely and effectively brighten your teeth and refresh the appearance of your smile.

Clear Aligners

Modern Dentistry transforms smiles with a personalized approach to clear aligners. After a comprehensive evaluation, we create a custom treatment plan using a series of clear aligners designed to gradually shift your teeth into place. Regular check-ins allow us to monitor your progress, helping you achieve a straighter, more confident smile comfortably and discreetly.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a beautiful, natural-looking way to improve the appearance of your smile. These thin, custom-made shells are carefully designed to enhance the shape, color, and overall look of your teeth while complementing your natural features. Our goal is to create a seamless result that feels like you, just with a smile you feel even more confident about.

Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding is a simple, conservative way to improve small imperfections in your smile. Using tooth-colored composite material, we can repair minor chips, reshape uneven teeth, close small gaps, or improve areas of discoloration. The material is carefully matched and shaped to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth, helping create a more balanced, confident smile while preserving your natural tooth structure.

Take-Home Whitening

Take-home whitening gives you the flexibility to brighten your smile comfortably and conveniently on your own schedule. We provide custom whitening trays designed to fit your teeth along with professional-strength whitening gel and clear instructions for use. This personalized approach allows you to gradually achieve a brighter smile from home while still benefiting from the guidance of our dental team.

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Surgical Dentistry

We always strive to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible, but sometimes an extraction is the healthiest option. If a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, fractured, or affected by advanced gum disease, our team will carefully evaluate your condition and explain your treatment options. When an extraction is necessary, we focus on your comfort throughout the procedure and provide clear guidance to help you heal smoothly afterward.

Tooth Extraction

We always strive to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible, but sometimes an extraction is the healthiest option. If a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, fractured, or affected by advanced gum disease, our team will carefully evaluate your condition and explain your treatment options. When an extraction is necessary, we focus on your comfort throughout the procedure and provide clear guidance to help you heal smoothly afterward.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth can sometimes cause pain, crowding, infection, or other problems as they develop. We’ll carefully evaluate your wisdom teeth, using X-rays when needed, and talk with you about whether removal is recommended. If an extraction is necessary, we’ll explain what to expect, answer your questions, and focus on keeping you comfortable throughout the process and recovery.

Dental Implant Placement

Dental implants provide a strong, long-lasting foundation for replacing missing teeth. We begin with a thorough evaluation to determine whether implant treatment is right for you and carefully plan the placement for the best possible outcome. Using advanced technology and techniques, we focus on precision and comfort throughout the process, creating a stable foundation for a natural-looking replacement tooth that restores both function and confidence.

Bone Grafting

Bone grafting can help rebuild and strengthen areas of the jaw where bone has been lost, creating a healthier foundation for your smile. We’ll carefully evaluate your needs and explain whether grafting may be beneficial for you. Using advanced techniques, we can help restore bone structure and create the support needed for future treatments, including dental implants.