Beverly Hills gentle dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi understands that not all of his patients are excited about coming to his office. That is why he has created a spa-like experience at his dental office by combining a calming atmosphere with state-of-the-art dental technology.It is in your calendar and on your schedule. And, the postcard comes in the mail to remind you about your twice a year dental checkups and cleanings. However, how many of us know someone who doesn’t like going to the dentist and avoids regular appointments even though they are necessary for good dental health both today and as we get older? Beverly Hills gentle dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi understands that not all of his patients are excited about coming to his office. That is why he has created a spa-like experience at his dental office by combining a calming atmosphere with state-of-the-art dental technology. You’ll know from the minute you step into the waiting area that Dr. Maddahi’s office is different. Beautiful artwork, comfortable chairs, marble floors and a relaxing fountain greet you instead of the normal sterile hospital-like office. Dr. Maddahi is careful to only schedule one patient at a time, so your appointment typically starts when scheduled. One of Dr. Maddahi’s team will lead you into a relaxing exam room where you will have time to ask Dr. Maddahi questions about your dental procedures or any concerns you may have. Dr. Maddahi’s goal is to educate you about your dental needs and about needed procedures so you feel calm and relaxed throughout the process. One way he is able to do this is by explaining procedures and showing you any dental issues with high-tech diagnostic equipment like intra-oral cameras that show close-up views of the mouth and teeth on chair-side digital screens, digital x-rays which can be viewed seconds after they are taken and a laser cavity detection tool that identifies cavities a normal dental pick can not. Spa dentistry at Dr. Maddahi’s means keeping dental procedures as painless as possible. So instead of a traditional dental drill, Dr. Maddahi uses the Waterlase MD Turbo. The cool laser system works like a traditional drill but without generating the heat, pressure or vibration you have come to expect with dental drills. Dental decay is removed with a gentle spray of water, so little or no anesthesia is needed and there is little swelling when the procedure is completed. Click here to see more on the Waterlase system. When you are ready to experience a gentle, Beverly Hills spa dentistry appointment, contact Dr. Maddahi for an office tour and complimentary smile evaluation.
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Perfecting Your Bite with a Dental Digital Bite Recorder
When having dental restoration procedures like dental crowns, fillings or porcelain veneers, the results should look natural, but they should also feel natural when you smile, speak, eat or drink. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a top Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles, assures that his dental procedures not only look natural, but feel natural and comfortable with state of the art dental technology that records a patient’s bite.When having dental restoration procedures like dental crowns, fillings or porcelain veneers, the results should look natural, but they should also feel natural when you smile, speak, eat or drink. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a top Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles, assures that his dental procedures not only look natural, but feel natural and comfortable with state-of-the-art dental technology that records a patient’s bite. According to Dr. Maddahi, “Restoring a smile is about more than just how it looks, it is also about how it feels to the patient. Whether you are having porcelain veneers, dental implants or crowns done, a natural-looking and feeling smile should always be the result.” “During my smile makeover procedures, I may be placing several veneers or fitting many crowns at once. In order to insure that the results are comfortable for the patients I will digitally record the patient’s bite using the T-Scan II.” Dentists used to rely on articulation paper or waxes to estimate a patient’s bite. The T-Scan II allows Dr. Maddahi to measure the patient’s bite accurately in just a few seconds. Tekscan’s T-Scan II, Occlusal Analysis Solution, records a patient’s bite using 1,370 sensors. The sensors evaluate the amount of force, the surface area, timing and spatial relation of a bite. The data is then analyzed and available for review on a computer screen. Dr. Maddahi uses the data to precisely adjust a patient’s crowns or veneers for a perfect, comfortable bite. This quick, convenient step reduces the need for multiple office visits for bite adjustments. Click here to see a video tour of the digital bite recorder. Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, is committed to researching and using state of the art technology like the T-Scan II at his Beverly Hills office in order to provide the best patient care possible. To schedule a complimentary smile evaluation with Dr. Maddahi, contact our offices today.
A Sparkling Smile can be Yours with Professional Teeth Whitening
A glance in the mirror confirms it; your once sparkling smile is starting to look a little dingy, yellowed and gray. Now, you can bring that sparkle back in just about a hour with professional teeth whitening. Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, specializes in restoring smiles at his Beverly Hills office. He offers his patients the Zoom2! teeth whitening system for fast, brighter and whiter smiles. Stained and yellowed teeth are common today and can be due to a diet of liquids and foods like dark colas, wine, coffee, tomato sauce, berries and tobacco products, all of which can discolor the enamel of the teeth. “As we age our teeth can begin to darken and take on a yellowish or off-white shade. A Zoom whitening treatment is a fast and convenient way to remove built-up stains and bring your teeth back to the natural, white color of your youth,” Dr. Maddahi said. Zoom 2! consists of a specially formulated hydrogen peroxide gel, which is activated with a laser light. The process whitens your teeth while not causing damage to the teeth’s enamel. Dr. Maddahi begins the Zoom procedure by protecting the gum area and applying the whitening gel. A laser light is then positioned so the whitening process can begin. During the procedure, you are seated comfortably allowing you to relax and watch a movie or listen to music for about a hour. Click here to view a segment on teeth whitening and dental bonding. The popular Zoom! whitening procedure is one of the leading whitening systems used by dentists like Dr. Maddahi. After whitening, patients find that with proper care their teeth stay whiter and brighter for approximately two years. When you are ready to find out more about teeth whitening in Beverly Hills and discover your new dazzling, white smile, contact the office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi.
State-of-the-Art Dental Technology Revolutionizes Dental Appointments
What sets Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, apart is his commitment to state-of-the-art dental technology, which he utilizes to diagnose and tackle numerous dental issues from taking simple, routine x-rays to treating periodontal disease. Think back to what you remember about dental appointments. The poking and prodding, the uncomfortable x-rays and then the dreaded drilling, it is nothing to look forward to. Many people don’t realize that advanced technology can make dental appointments easier and faster than ever. What sets Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, apart is his commitment to state-of-the-art dental technology, which he utilizes to diagnose and tackle numerous dental issues from taking simple, routine x-rays to treating periodontal disease. Dental x-rays are no longer inconvenient at Dr. Maddahi’s office. Using digital dental x-ray’s, Dr. Maddahi’s team is able to take a series of detailed images using 9- percent less radiation than a traditional x-rays. Plus, digital x-rays are ready in a few seconds and can be viewed on chair-side screens. IntraOral Cameras give up additional views of the patient’s teeth, gums and mouth. A 40x by 1600x Trinocular Compound Microscope takes a dental exam to a microscopic level as it checks for types and the number of bacteria that occur in the mouth, allowing Dr. Maddahi and his team to identify signs of periodontal issues. When a dental procedure needs to be done, Dr. Maddahi uses the new Waterlase MD Turbo system for fast and often painless treatments. The cool laser removes decay, re-contours the gum line, and treats periodontal disease without damaging or burning the surrounding tissue like traditional dental drills can. Cavities can be drilled with little or no anesthesia and with very little swelling or pain. New techniques and tools also are used for dental implants and crowns. Using the CEREC system for same-day crowns and Galileos Implant Technology for same-day dental implants saves patients’ time by reducing both the length of their dental appointments and the number of appointments needed. Click here to learn more about how new technology is making dental appointments easier than ever. Dr. Maddahi continually researches the latest in dental technology to offer his patients the best in dental care at his spa-like Beverly Hills office. To find out how advanced technology is revolutionizing dental appointments at Dr. Maddahi’scontact us today to schedule a complimentary smile evaluation.
A New Solution for Missing Teeth, Same-Day Dental Implants
Dentures, bridges and dental implants have long been a solution for damaged or missing teeth for millions of Americans. However, with dental implants, patients had to endure several appointments over several months before their smiles could be restored. New advances in dental implants allow patients to have the restoration procedure done quickly and conveniently, many times on the same day. Full mouth restoration and dental implant specialist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles, now offers his patients the Galileos Implant Technology by Sirona giving them faster, high quality implants with less pain and healing than traditional procedures. A dental implant combines a titanium cylinder, which is implanted in the jawbone and a porcelain dental crown. Dentists have used traditional dental implants for many years to replace missing teeth. A major drawback to the process is how long the procedure takes. Patients have to come in for several appointments in order to correctly place the implant. What makes the Galileos Implant Technology by Sirona system different is the speed in which the procedure can take place. Patients can have their dental implants in as little as two weeks with one preparation appointment. During the preparation appointment, a number of digital images and x-rays are taken in just a few minutes using the unique 3-D imaging system. Then Dr. Maddahi closely examines the images to plan the patient’s implant procedure. Dental surgical stents are made once the placement in the jawbone is determined. In addition, temporary crowns are created. The patient returns to Dr. Maddahi’s office in about two weeks for their dental implant procedure. Dr. Maddahi uses the dental surgical stents as a guide to place the titanium implants in the upper and lower jaw. Because the placement is already determined, patients experience less swelling and pain as well as faster healing times. Once the implants are placed, the temporary crowns are attached leaving the patient with a natural-looking result. The implants take about six months to fuse to the natural bone, once that is complete Dr. Maddahi will place the permanent crowns. Click here to watch a dental implant testimonial. As one of Beverly Hills’ top implant dentists, Dr. Maddahi has spent close to 25 years caring for and restoring his patients’ beautiful, natural smiles. Call or contact us today to schedule a complimentary dental consultation with Dr. Maddahi.
Say Goodbye to Multiple Dental Appointments with CEREC’s Same-Day Crown Procedure
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi specializes in same-day dental crowns by combining cutting-edge dental technology and advanced training using the CEREC restoration system. In the past, a crown procedure could take two or three weeks to complete. You would have to come in for an initial procedure where impressions would be taken and sent off to a dental restoration lab. Then you would return a few weeks later to have your crown cemented into place. With this new technology, a crown can be made in as little as ten minutes while you wait.You are sitting in the dental chair waiting for your x-rays to be completed when the dentist comes in and lets you know, you’ll need a crown. A crown! How are you going to fit all those appointments onto your already overbooked calendar? At Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi’s office, your dental crown procedure can be done in a matter of hours on the same day. So there is no need for you to open your planner or pull out your Blackberry, all you have to do is sit back and relax. Dr. Maddahi specializes in same-day dental crowns by combining cutting-edge dental technology and advanced training using theCEREC restoration system. In the past, a crown procedure could take two or three weeks to complete. You would have to come in for an initial procedure where impressions would be taken and sent off to a dental restoration lab. Then you would return a few weeks later to have your crown cemented into place. With this new technology, a crown can be made in as little as ten minutes while you wait. A CEREC crown procedure is quick and convenient. Once your tooth is prepared, a series of precise, painless digital measurements and optical impressions are taken from every angle. The images are sent to CEREC’s 3D Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing system where they are analyzed and translated into a 3D model of your tooth. Using advanced software; Dr. Maddahi is able to design your restoration. Once the design is completed the information is sent to the on-site milling machine located just steps from the exam room. The crown is milled in 10 to 20 minutes using a ceramic block that matches the color of your existing teeth. Dr. Maddahi then examines and tests the crown to make sure it fits properly and that your bite is perfect. Once this is complete, the crown is polished and bonded the into place. You’ll be ready to get back to your busy life in one visit and not have to worry about ill-fitting temporaries or multiple appointments. And, best of all, your crown will look and feel just like your natural teeth giving you back a beautiful smile in just a few hours. Dr. Maddahi was asked to discuss the CEREC system on CBS/KCAL in Los Angeles, click here to find out more. Call or contact us today to find out how Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, can help you with all of your dental needs.
A Trip to the Dentist just got easier with Laser Dentistry
Patients of Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi have discovered how easy dental procedures can be with laser dentistry. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is able to quickly perform cavity and periodontal procedures with less pain, little to no noise and no odd drill smell using the new state-of-the-art Waterlase MD Turbo system.What if you could go to the dentist and not have to worry about a noisy dental drill? Or have a cavity procedure without needing Novocain? Patients of Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi have discovered how easy dental procedures can be with laser dentistry. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is able to quickly perform cavity and periodontal procedures with less pain, little to no noise and no odd drill smell using the new state-of-the-art Waterlase MD Turbo system. “We are constantly searching for the best dental technology and equipment to add to our practice. The innovative Waterlase Turbo system is fast and produces great results, which makes appointments even easier for our patients,” Dr. Maddahi said. This laser dental tool works much like a traditional high-speed dental drill, but without generating heat or causing vibration. For patients, that means little to no swelling and a faster recovery for most procedures. The cool laser is able to remove dental decay, tissue and even bone, while the only thing the patient feels is a gentle spray of water. Because the Waterlase system is so gentle, many patients are finding that they can have their cavities filled without the need for anesthesia. The cool laser can also be used to treat periodontal disease and infected gums by quickly and gently vaporizing the infected areas of the gum. This typically keeps the treated area bacteria free for close to 30 days, allowing new tissue to grow back healthy and bacteria free. Click here to see an interview with Dr. Maddahi about laser dentistry. Dr. Maddahi specializes in cosmetic and gentle dentistry in Beverly Hills. To find out more about laser dentistry procedures or for a complimentary smile evaluation, contact us today.
Porcelain Veneers: Your secret to a beautiful, natural-looking smile
You don’t have to settle for a smile with crooked, gaped or misshapen teeth. And, orthodontia is not your only option. Imagine not having to be embarrassed about or hiding your smile. A simple cosmetic dental procedure can transform your smile in as little as two visits. Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi can help you discover the beautiful, natural-looking smile you have been dreaming of with porcelain veneers. Dr. Maddahi combines his close to 25 years of dental experience with his artistic talents to give his patients a natural, beautiful smile. Porcelain veneers can be used to address a number of dental issues like misaligned or crooked teeth as well as correcting overcrowded teeth or gaps between teeth without the need for traditional orthodontia. They also can be used to alter the shape, size, position and even the color of the teeth. The veneering process is typically completed in just few hours over two appointments. The procedure begins with Dr. Maddahi preparing your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel and taking detailed impressions to allow for the creation of the veneers. During this appointment, Dr. Maddahi will work closely with you to determine the best color and shape for your veneers to ensure a natural-looking result. Temporary laminates are placed while the lab creates your custom-made veneers. The veneers are sculpted from porcelain based on Dr. Maddahi’s detailed design. Dr. Maddahi prefers using porcelain for veneers because of the material’s durability, natural appearance and translucency. The long-lasting porcelain material also reflects light much like a natural tooth would and resists staining. Once the veneers are completed you will return to the office to have the thin, porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth. The result for you is a beautiful, natural-looking smile in as little as two simple dental appointments. Click here to view a video segment on porcelain veneers featuring Dr. Maddahi. Dr. Maddahi is a highly regarded expert in porcelain veneers in Beverly Hills. He and his team are committed to learning the latest dental techniques and treatments to give you the most advanced dental care available in Southern California as well as a beautiful, natural-looking smile. To find out if porcelain veneers are right for you, contact Dr. Maddahi’s office for a complimentary smile evaluation.