When you go to the dentist you expect them to clean, examine and x-ray your teeth. What you do not expect is to be tested to see if you are at risk for heart disease, stroke or diabetes. Dentists have long known bacteria can cause gum disease and other dental issues. Now, recent studies have shown links between periodontal disease and incidents of heart disease and stroke. And researchers believe it may all be due to the levels of bacteria in your mouth; making a healthy mouth even more important. Dentists can now quickly test for bacteria levels in the mouth by using some high tech t
Monthly Archives: August 2009
A Brighter, Whiter Smile with Beverly Hills Teeth Whitening
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures continues to be teeth whitening . But with so many choices from toothpastes to in-office whitening treatments, it is hard to figure out which is best for you. The first step is understanding how teeth whitening products work. Most teeth whitening products contain peroxides, which when activated release oxygen bubbles th
A new Beverly Hills Smile in Minutes
» A new Beverly Hills Smile in Minutes
A NEW BEVERLY HILLS SMILE IN MINUTES |
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, specializes in smiles. For some patients, a new smile may mean porcelain veneers or full mouth reconstruction. Other patients may only need small changes that can be achieved with tooth re-contouring. “It is amazing how a millimeter can change a smile. With re-contouring, we can transform a patient’s smile by gently reshaping the teeth and removing miniscule amount of tooth structure,” according to Dr. Maddahi. Beverly Hills Cosmetic Re-contouring is done by making slight alterations on crooked, uneven and chipped teeth and is sometimes combined with dental bonding. Before Dr. Maddahi begins the procedure, he uses cosmetic imaging to show patient how their new smile will look. And, because this is a minimally invasive procedure many times anesthetic is not needed. For more information or questions on Dr. Maddahi or Cosmetic Re-Contouring contact us.
A Special Beverly Hills Smile Makeover Offer
Looking for a makeover, but not sure where to start? According to Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Maddahi, the best place to start is your smile. “A person’s smile is one of the first things that people notice. While veneers and crowns can provide a dramatic differences, so can small changes like teeth whitening and re-contouring.” Dr.