Dentist Near Okemos, MI for Patients of All Ages

East Lansing Modern Dental offers dental implants, root canal treatment, Invisalign clear aligners, same day crowns, and emergency dental care. The office is located at 2035 Asher Ct, East Lansing, MI 48823, about ten minutes from central Okemos. An endodontist, periodontist, oral surgeon, and board-certified orthodontist all work in the practice. It serves families, adults, seniors, and orthodontic patients. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, and 9 am to 4 pm Friday. Book by calling (517) 210-0428.

Contact East Lansing Modern Dental

Connect with us at (517) 210-0428, use our online appointment request form, or visit us at 2035 Asher Ct, East Lansing, MI 48823
Our office sits about ten minutes from central Okemos by way of Grand River Avenue or Hamilton Road
Call us to schedule a visit or request care for a dental emergency
Next day and walk in appointments are available, with Wednesday hours running until 6 pm
We file insurance claims on your behalf, and CareCredit are both accepted

What does a dentist in Okemos do?

Our dentist handles four broad jobs: preventive checkups, restorative repair, cosmetic improvement, and urgent care. East Lansing Modern Dental covers all four from one office at 2035 Asher Ct, roughly ten minutes from the Meridian Mall area along Grand River Avenue. A first visit usually pairs a cleaning with a digital X-ray review, and what follows depends entirely on what that exam turns up.

Okemos patients can access implant, endodontic, and orthodontic care at East Lansing Modern Dental by calling ahead or requesting an appointment online. That range matters because the practice keeps an endodontist, periodontist, oral surgeon, and orthodontist on staff rather than sending patients across the greater Lansing area for each one. A cracked molar that needs a root canal and a crown can be diagnosed, treated, and restored without a referral letter. Fewer handoffs generally can mean fewer delays.

Experienced dentists and comprehensive dental care services

Dr. Askari leads the clinical side of a family owned practice whose doctors and staff live and work in this part of Ingham County. Orthodontic cases run through Dr. Elizabeth Biggs, a board-certified orthodontist, and removes the usual step of referring aligner and braces patients somewhere else.

A dental implant at East Lansing Modern Dental typically involves a 3D CBCT scan first, then surgical placement of the titanium post, then a healing window before the final crown goes on. That scan is not a formality. Bone height above the inferior alveolar nerve and the width of the ridge decide whether a standard implant is viable or whether grafting comes first, and a flat two-dimensional film cannot answer that reliably. Patients see their own scan on screen during the consultation, so the recommendation is something they can look at rather than take on faith.

What dental services do we offer?

East Lansing Modern Dental provides general, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and orthodontic dentistry in one building. Dental implants replace both the root and the visible crown, and osseointegration, the fusing of bone to the titanium post over several weeks, is what gives the finished tooth its stability. Root canal treatment is handled in-house by an endodontist for teeth where the pulp has become infected or inflamed.

Clear aligner therapy with Invisalign covers crowding, spacing, and bite correction for teens and adults. Wisdom teeth removal, dentures, crowns and bridges, veneers, whitening, nightguards, sleep apnea appliances, and TMJ care round out the list. Our practice is proud to provide these services under one roof and to offer care that fits every age and stage. Because oral health connects to sleep quality, heart health, and daily comfort, treatment planning here looks past the single tooth in front of us.

Dental treatments and oral care services in Okemos

For residents near the Hamilton Road corridor, a root canal means keeping a tooth that would otherwise be pulled. The procedure clears infected pulp from the canal system, disinfects and seals it, and is followed by a crown to protect what remains. Pain relief is usually immediate once the inflamed tissue is gone. Most patients describe the appointment itself as closer to a long filling than to anything dramatic.

Invisalign works differently from a crown or an implant because the patient controls the outcome as much as the orthodontist does. Aligners must sit in the mouth 20 to 22 hours a day to move teeth on schedule, and progress stalls when they spend the evening in a pocket. Straighter teeth are also easier to clean, which is why alignment gets treated as a hygiene issue and not only a cosmetic one at this office.

Restorative dentistry and advanced technology

Restorative work is only as accurate as the imaging behind it. In-house 3D CBCT imaging captures the jaw in three dimensions in a single rotation, which is what makes implant planning and complex canal anatomy readable before treatment starts. Digital X rays handle everyday diagnostics at a fraction of the radiation dose of film.

CEREC same- day crowns are recommended when a tooth needs full coverage and the patient would rather not wear a temporary for two weeks. The crown is designed from a digital scan, milled on site from a ceramic block, and bonded the same afternoon. There is no second appointment and no putty mold. For a working adult driving in from Okemos, that difference is measured in half a day off work instead of two.

Additional services we offer

Beyond the core treatments, our East Lansing team provides dentures, crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, whitening, dental sealants, fluoride treatment, oral cancer screening, sports mouthguards, bruxism nightguards, sleep apnea therapy, TMJ care, and periodontal laser treatment.

Cost is handled directly rather than left until the end. East Lansing Modern Dental submits insurance claims on behalf of patients and reviews every treatment plan in full before work begins, so figures are known in advance. Patients without coverage can ask about the Smile Savers Plan, an in- house membership that bundles preventive visits into a set annual fee instead of pay-as-you-go pricing.

For larger restorative cases, such as dental implants or full mouth work, Sunbit financing and CareCredit spread the balance over monthly payments. Please note that Medicaid is not accepted. Specific treatment costs are personalized and discussed during consultation.

Why choose East Lansing Modern Dental?

Three things separate this office from a standard general practice. The first is the specialist bench: endodontist, periodontist, oral surgeon, and board-certified orthodontist, all under one roof. Imaging and milling are also done on site, which shortens timelines that would otherwise stretch across weeks.

The third point is smaller and harder to advertise. This is a family-owned office, and the same faces are there year after year, which matters more than it sounds when a nervous patient returns for the second stage of a treatment plan. Patients tell us the part they value is knowing what is happening and why before anything begins. Improved oral health is the goal, but the route there should never feel like a surprise.

Ready to get started?

Booking is straightforward. Connect with us at (517) 210-0428, use our online appointment request form, or visit us at 2035 Asher Ct, East Lansing, MI 48823.

Hours run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, with weekends by prior arrangement. Get in touch with our East Lansing team to book a checkup, a consultation for implants or aligners, or to request care for a dental emergency. New patients from Okemos and across the greater Lansing area are welcome.

FAQs

▸How long does the whole dental implant process take?

A dental implant is usually completed over several months rather than in one appointment. The titanium post is placed first, then osseointegration, the fusing of bone around the post, needs roughly three to six months depending on bone quality and where in the jaw the implant sits. The final crown is fitted once that healing is confirmed. A 3D CBCT scan at the consultation establishes the timeline for each individual case. Connect with us at (517) 210-0428 to book that assessment.

▸Does a root canal actually hurt?

The procedure is done to stop pain, not to create it. The tooth is fully numbed before treatment begins, and most people compare the appointment to having a long filling placed. Discomfort in the days beforehand comes from inflamed or infected pulp tissue, and removing that tissue is what brings relief. Mild tenderness for a day or two afterward is normal and settles with ordinary pain relief. Call us if you need support at (517) 210-0428.

▸Do I need to see a specialist for a root canal, or can a general dentist do it?

Both are possible, and it depends on the tooth. Molars have more canals and more complicated anatomy than front teeth, so they are more often referred to an endodontist. East Lansing Modern Dental has an endodontist working in the practice, which means complex cases stay in the same building instead of going out to another office. Your dentist will tell you which applies after reviewing the X-ray.

▸Can I get Invisalign if I already had braces as a teenager?

Relapse after childhood orthodontics is one of the most common reasons adults start aligner treatment. Teeth shift gradually over decades, particularly the lower front teeth, and retainers are often abandoned years before the movement shows. Because the underlying bite was corrected once already, these cases are frequently shorter and simpler than first-time treatment. Our board- certified orthodontist reviews the current position and estimates the timeline at consultation.

▸Is there a dentist near Okemos taking new patients?

East Lansing Modern Dental is accepting new patients and sits about ten minutes from central Okemos by way of Grand River Avenue. First visits include an exam, a cleaning, and digital X-rays, which together give the doctor enough to build an accurate plan rather than a rough one. Most major insurance plans are accepted and claims are filed on your behalf. Please note that Medicaid is not accepted here.

▸What should I do if I chip a tooth outside office hours?

▸What are my options if I do not have dental insurance?

Uninsured patients at this practice have two main routes. The Smile Savers Plan is an in-house membership that bundles preventive visits into a set annual fee, which suits anyone who mainly needs cleanings and checkups. For larger restorative or surgical work, Sunbit financing and CareCredit break the balance into monthly payments. Every treatment plan is reviewed with you, cost included, before any work starts.