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Given the cosmetic and functional effects of missing teeth, you may not need any additional reasons to want to replace them. Your smile is more attractive and functions much better when you have a full set of teeth.

Over the last decade or so, the popularity of Invisalign® clear aligners has soared, and for good reason. Patients who’ve previously debated dealing with their crooked teeth or wearing metal braces to correct them no longer have to choose.

If you are in the entertainment business such as modeling or acting which requires you to be photographed often, then consider the effect lighting will have on your smile. Bright lights create more shadows and emphasize discoloration, spaces, crowded teeth, or any other defect or flaws present in the mouth.

Displaying too much gum tissue can either be the result disease or it can be normal for some people who have a high lipline. If the problem is due to periodontal disease, the overgrowth is usually thick , swollen, puffy, and may bleed.

We are happy to announce that we have recently upgraded our office with Itero 3D Color Digital Scanner! No more messy impressions.

We are pleased to announce that Modern Smiles is now offering medical aesthetic services that focuses on facial and body rejuvenation with non-i nvasive procedures such as Dysport , Botox , Dermal fillers (i.e. juvederm, restylane)  and Rejuvapen Micro Needling facials to treat scars, acne scars, lines, wrinkles, and stretch marks, and to improve skin texture and tighten the skin.

Whether your teeth are worn, crowded or discolored due to the natural aging process or years of teeth grinding and clenching, our expert cosmetic dentist at Modern Smiles can design a comprehensive treatment plan for rejuvenating your smile. One of the most common questions we get asked is whether to use Invisalign Clear Aligners or Porcelain Veneers to restore your  beautiful smile.

The American Dental Association (ADA) has published a clinical evidence based research study recommending topical fluoride as a preventive measure for reduction of caries in children, adolescents and adults. An expert panel of dental professionals "evaluated the collective body of scientific evidence on the effectiveness of professionally applied topical fluoride for caries prevention."  and here is a summary of the panel's conclusions, based on the evidence: Fluoride Varnish is effective in preventing caries Patients who are at higher risk of developing caries may benefit the most from Fluoride treatment.

While we pride ourselves at Modern Smiles to be curators of beautiful smiles and amazing cosmetic dental work, we are also committed to improving our patient's health through modern methods of detection, prevention and elimination of oral pathologies ranging from Periodontal disease and tooth decay to Oral Cancer and viral lesions. We have incorporated state of the art Epic X Diode Laser , locally administrated Arestin antibiotic, and latest invention in decay eliminating biomaterials such as Silver Diammine Fluoride to effectively detect and eliminate dental diseases that affect our patients.

We are excited and thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Jonathan Shadi to Modern Smiles.

At Modern Smiles our number one priority is our patient's well-being and we are continuously striving to raise the bar when it comes to our level of service. We believe that in today's fast paced world and busy schedules our ability to provide excellent care in a timely and convenient manner is the key to our success.

Sarah brings with her over 10 years of dental hygiene and oral health care experience. She is a laser certified hygienist with experience in prevention, general and family dentistry with an emphasis in periodontics and cosmetics.