901 Russell Ave STE 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
901 Russell Ave STE 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Modern Smile Dental
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From subtle changes to dramatic enhancement, reach your smile goals with cosmetic dentistry

At Modern Smile Dental, we naturally prioritize keeping your teeth, gums, and supportive oral tissues healthy. However, we also understand that, at times, you may want a cosmetic solution. Your teeth may be perfectly healthy and disease-free, yet you may be unhappy with the shape of a certain tooth. Or, with time, you may have noticed that the formerly “cute” gap between your front teeth no longer seems so adorable and may have actually increased in size. All you see now is excess space or other imperfections when you smile. With cosmetic dentistry services at our office in Gaithersburg, Maryland, we can have you smiling confidently and proudly again in no time.

What problems do you treat with cosmetic dental care?

Our dentist, Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh, has experience and skill with many different types of cosmetic treatments. She has had the privilege of “making over” smiles with:

  • Excess spaces or gaps between the teeth
  • Too little space or crowding of the teeth
  • Teeth with vertical “craze lines”
  • Chipped teeth
  • Stubborn intrinsic or internal discoloration
  • Yellow or stained teeth
  • Poorly-shaped teeth
  • Worn-down teeth that are not uniformly sized
  • “Gummy” smiles
  • And more

How do you treat these problems with cosmetic dentistry?

If you have modest chips, uneven spacing, slight overlapping, worn biting, or shallow pitted areas, cosmetic contouring and reshaping may be in your future. This is a very conservative way to dramatically improve the appearance of the teeth, as we simply use special instruments and techniques to alter the concerning areas of the tooth – bringing beautiful balance to the smile. Both porcelain veneers and dental bonding may also resolve all of the cosmetic concerns listed above, except the “gummy smile.” These procedures largely work similarly and involve applying a dental material to the front surfaces of the visible teeth with those imperfections. Once secured, veneers or composite resin bonding covers up these flaws to make over your smile. Lastly, professional teeth whitening may be appropriate for some types of staining and discoloration.

What types of whitening do you offer?

We are proud providers of laser-assisted teeth whitening. This approach gets results in just one visit but without the sensitivity associated with other conventional chairside or “power” whitening options at the dentist’s office.

Is Invisalign® a cosmetic procedure?

Invisalign® is among the many procedures at Modern Smile Dental that combine aspects of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. These clear aligners are a discreet and aesthetic alternative to silver-colored metal braces, which contain nickel. This non-precious metal can cause allergies and has other, wider health implications. Aligners reposition crowded, gapped, and unevenly-spaced teeth that are not appropriate candidates for other exclusively cosmetic procedures mentioned above. Those cosmetic procedures provide the illusion of straighter teeth, whereas Invisalign® actually straightens the teeth and balances the bite. So, there will be an even distribution of force on all teeth. It is cosmetic because it uses clear plastic aligners instead of silver or dark-colored brackets and wires. As a holistic or biological dental care provider, we cannot overemphasize the adverse health effects of constantly ingesting metal into your system through nickel-containing brackets and wires in your mouth. Invisalign® aligners blend beautifully with the rest of the smile and are a healthy alternative to braces.

And how do you correct gummy smiles?

We use painless and precise laser dentistry to remove and reshape excess tissues. These alterations reveal more of the tooth’s white part (its crown). For this reason, this procedure is often referred to as “soft tissue crown lengthening.” Once completed, your gumline appears in a better, more attractive proportion to the teeth and mouth.

If you are concerned about the look of a tooth or any changes to the appearance of your smile, contact our team in Gaithersburg, MD, today. Call (301) 850-0376 to request your consultation and take the first step toward big smile enhancement with cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Michelle Janbakhs

Modern Smile Dental

Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh D.D.S. M.S CONNECTED ON

Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh is a board-certified holistic dentist with a background in microbiology and molecular biology. Before earning her dental degree from Howard University, she worked as a research scientist at the NIH and biotech firms. She completed an Advanced General Dentistry residency at the University of Maryland, and advanced training at LVI, IAOMT, and the United States Dental Institute. Specializing in orthodontics, cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry, and Invisalign, she integrates biocompatible materials and holistic principles into patient care as a Lyme Literate Dentist and board-certified naturopath.

Dr. Jan’s dedication has earned her the American Top Dentist Award annually since 2008. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the Holistic Dental Association, and the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS).

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