By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
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Shrewsbury – Dr. Mehdi Karimipour and his wife Dr. YiChen (Jenn) Wei, owners of Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, continue to provide patients with comprehensive, multi-specialty care. The couple and their caring, dedicated staff, which includes two other dentists and several hygienists, offer dental services ranging from preventive care (check-ups, cleanings) to root canal treatment, to cosmetic implant restoration treatments, all under the same roof.
“Patients who already come to the practice like to stay [with us] for other specialized services,” noted Dr. Mehdi. “They already know the dentists, they don’t have to repeat long medical histories or information, and they know we can coordinate their treatment plan.”
Dr. Mehdi Karimipour (known to his patients as “Dr. Mehdi”), focuses on cosmetic work such as veneers, crowns and bridges. In addition, he is sub-specialized in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and, through the in-house manufacture of his own prostheses, can help patients who, due to trauma, cancer or congenital defect, require facial and maxillofacial prosthetics. The practice also provides “Same Day Crowns,” where the crown is designed and fabricated on site and can often be placed, if there are no complications such as infection or gum disease, on the day of the dental appointment. Among other services, Dr. Mehdi offers full mouth reconstruction, Botox for wrinkles and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, dental implants and partial and full dentures.
Dr. Mehdi, along with Dr. Najlaa Hanna, who sees patients of all ages in the general dentistry practice at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, recently became Certified TeethXpress Providers. Using advanced technology developed by BioHorizons, TeethXpress offers patients the option of a non-removable denture placed on dental implants, a procedure that is usually completed in one day, allowing patients to leave the office with a smile they can be proud of. be proud!
Over the past year, Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury has improved the level of care provided to its patients by acquiring and implementing a 3-D imaging system that uses CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) to produce a digital image that gives to patients and the provider a 3D view of the teeth, roots, jawbone structure and oral tissues under treatment.
“For me, as a root canal specialist, [CBCT] it is more effective at picking up critical details, such as infections, compared to conventional x-rays which are 2-D in most offices,” explained Dr. Wei, who is an endodontist. “It also sometimes helps diagnose non-dental pathology.” He reported a patient for whom 3D imaging revealed a possible cyst in the jaw, which required referral for further medical evaluation.
For root canal procedures, Dr. Wei uses what she refers to as a “root canal microscope.”
“It increases the magnification and lighting needed to do detailed work to improve success in root canal treatments,” he said. Dr. Wei performs non-surgical as well as surgical root canal treatments.
Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury recently added another dental provider to its dental team: Dr. Samuel Koo, who is a periodontist, a dentist specializing in dental implants, bone grafting procedures and gum disease.
Dr. Wei pointed out that pregnant women are more susceptible to gingivitis, an inflammatory gum disease, and that maintaining gum health is especially important at this time.
As the mother of two daughters, ages 3 and 1, as well as a dentist, Dr. Wei also had recommendations for other parents and their children’s dental care:
- Bring your child to the dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts
- Use a warm washcloth to wash not only the child’s teeth, but also areas that do not have teeth, including the gums and tongue
- A toothbrush can be introduced at this time, but use a “training toothpaste”, (one that does not contain fluoride), in case the child swallows it
According to Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, it’s ultimately about the smile you deserve – and it’s never too early to start!
The office is open: Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. after noon
Modern Dentistry is located at 307 #203 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury. For more information call 508 842-8838 or visit shrewsburydentist.com.
