Modern Dental

I’ve visited this office twice and unfortunately had disappointing experiences both times. My most recent appointment was scheduled for 2:30 PM for a routine cleaning. I arrived early and was not seen until around 4:00 PM. At my first visit, I waited nearly four hours. Long wait times have been consistent in my experience. The dental hygienist was kind and the cleaning itself that visit was fine. However, my interaction with Dr. B was uncomfortable. Before even reviewing my X-rays, he commented that I “look like I’m 12 years old” and asked where my parents were. I felt this was unnecessary and unprofessional. When I mentioned I had Invisalign done internationally, he rolled his eyes and implied I chose that option because it was cheaper. This felt dismissive and unrelated to my current

My first visit was great. I was seen by Dr. Houman Baratian, and he was amazing — very professional, thorough, and my cleaning was done perfectly. I felt confident in his care. On my second visit, I saw a different doctor at the same office, and the experience wasn’t as good. He didn’t seem very attentive and quickly suggested replacing my crown without properly checking the issue. I got a second opinion elsewhere, and it turned out to just be food stuck in my gum causing irritation. After a proper cleaning, the pain went away. Great experience with Dr. Baratian, but disappointed with the second visi

I had an extremely frustrating and concerning experience with Modern Dental in Torrance, related to loose dental implants and misrepresentation of warranty coverage. On January 15, 2026, I called Modern Dental and spoke with a staff member named Nathan to confirm whether my dental implants came with a lifetime warranty. He told me he was unsure, checked with his manager, and then clearly stated that my implants were covered, that I would not have to pay anything out of pocket, and that the warranty applied because the implants were placed at their office. Based on that assurance, I scheduled an appointment. I came in on January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM to see Dr. B and waited about two hours before being seen. Despite my visit being for loose implants, I was somehow scheduled for an orthodont

★☆☆☆☆ Modern Dental: Don’t Be Fooled I really wanted to like this place. My first appointment actually started on time, and I thought, finally, a dental office that respects my schedule. But after that, it was a total bait‑and‑switch. Every single visit afterward, I ended up waiting over an hour — three times in a row. The staff sound nice and reassuring, always saying “you’ll be seen soon,” but it’s just not true. Sitting there over and over again, watching the clock, I realized they were just stringing me along. It’s exhausting and disrespectful. I don’t care how friendly the voices at the front desk are — if you can’t keep appointments, you’re wasting people’s time. Save yourself the frustration. Modern Dental might look good at first, but they don’t value your time or your trust.

Dr. B and his team are a 5 star dental office in high demand with many loyal clients such as myself. They use the latest equipment in pain management and I’ve never had a problem in 10 years. The word Modern is how I would describe the overall experience. It’s busy at times like any good quality health provider. It’s worth it.