Monthly Archives: July 2010

One In Four Children Have Never Visited A Dentist

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One in four children have never visited a dentist in California according to a recent study published in the July issue of the Health Affairs journal and reported in the Los Angeles Times and on California Healthline. The appalling statistic finds a quarter of our population under the age of 11 have never stepped foot in a dentist office or had their tiny mouths examined by a professional. Cavities are prevalent especially after the age six and untreated gum disease can lead to early decaying of teeth and other more serious health and heart problems.

“If parents neglect the first, early dentist visit for their children, they send a signal that oral health is not important,” said Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, leading cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills. “This is devastating, I fear the implications of poor dental hygiene reach beyond youth and will surface in overall health as these children mature. Oral health is a barometer to our overall health and well being.”

Dr. Maddahi, expert dentist in Beverly Hills,  recommends that children come in at least by their third birthday and visit twice yearly for a regular check-up and clean. He educates his patients on a dental health wellness program that includes dental hygiene program in the home, preventative care and a healthy diet for your teeth.  But an oral health program in the home should begin when an infant receives his or her first tooth. Children should learn a daily routine of brushing their teeth after breakfast and before bed. The toothbrush should be changed every two to three months and after a cold or other illness. By or just before age six, he recommends children have a special sealant placed on their molars to protect their teeth from cavities and the child’s natural inclination toward a sweet tooth diet. He also is intimately aware of the diseases poor dental health have on children and adults because he’s spent numerous hours reversing and correcting them.

When you think about your own childhood, your dental wellness program daily came from habits instilled by your parents then reinforced by your dentist who you visited twice a year. If you didn’t adhere to this program, your parents would warn, “Your teeth are going to rot.”

Unfortunately for a quarter of our California children this may not be a threat but a reality. Dental health awareness, eduction and a proper oral health routine starts with you, for yourself and your children. Dr. Maddahi, leading dentist in Beverly Hills, can help you design a dental health wellness program to give you and your children longevity.

A Younger Looking Smile

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“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all…” In a graying nation, we’re always searching for next miracle potion or treatment to make ourselves look and feel younger. We invest our time and money into beauty regimens such as our cosmetics, day and night facial creams, day spa visits and other recommended miracle potions to keep signs of aging away. But often, in the midst of all of the monthly facials and hairstylist appointments that fill our busy schedules, we forget that a smile makeover is one of the easiest ways to strip years off our age.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a leading cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, can whiten teeth with Zoom! the latest technology in teeth whitening. For people looking to transform their aging smile, Dr. Maddahi can do same-day tooth implants to repair missing, chipped or broken teeth. Traditionally, implants can take weeks to months to have placed but now with the latest technology dental implants are convenient at Dr. Maddahi’s Beverly Hills Dentistry. He can also restore damaged misaligned teeth with porcelain veneers. After receiving a smile makeover from Dr. Maddahi, Kathy Griffin, told Oprah that she now has a “soap opera teeth.” This is the beautiful, young, smile many of us our searching for when we look at our reflections in the bathroom mirror.

The visit with Dr. Maddahi will feel like a trip to the day-spa, so you don’t fret about putting an appointment with the dentist on your busy calendar. Take a look at an online tour of Dr. Maddahi’s spa dentistry in Beverly Hills.

The spa-like atmosphere is a stark contrast to the cold, alienating dental offices of the past. Dr. Maddahi’s Beverly Hills Dentistry is a luxurious space flooding with natural light that sets a comfortable, inviting atmosphere to enjoy a cup of tea. All of your anxieties about visiting with the dentist fade away in this relaxing environment.

When you’re ready to lift years of age off of your face, Dr. Maddahi will give you a personal consultation to give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of.

Bright White Smile Signals Intelligence, Wealth, Career Success

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They say first impressions can be lasting impressions. Could a bright white smile send signals that make you appear more wealthy, intelligent and successful in your career? According to a recent study performed by Dr. Anne Beall, a social psychologist, on behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,  these attractive qualities and more shine through your smile. In the study,  528 Americans, representing our very diverse population, were selected to make “snap judgments” on the photos of eight individuals based on a one to 10 scale rating such characteristics as attractive, intelligent, happy, career success, friendly, interesting, kind, wealthy, popular with the opposite sex and sensitive to other people. With a rating of one being not at all and 10 being “extremely”. The respondents were unaware that they were judging before and after cosmetic dental improvements. Two sets of photos showing four people before cosmetic dentistry improvements and four post dental makeovers. None of the individuals had extreme dental issues such as missing or rotten teeth. The study reported that two of the individuals had minor improvements, two had moderate and four underwent major cosmetic dental reconstruction. The After photos received a boost in the ratings in every category. But the most significant jumps after the cosmetic reconstruction showed in the attractive, wealthy, popular with the opposite sex and career success. These indicators  rank high in both areas of our life personal and professional. Dr. Kourash Maddahi, a leading cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, is available to give a consultation on how you can achieve your dream smile. He can give you a consult on cosmetic re-contouring, veneers and teeth whitening in Beverly Hills.

A Healthy Smile for the Fourth of July!

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This weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations are full of parties, parades and food.  Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, would like to suggest some healthy treats that are good for you and your teeth over the long Independence Day weekend. At the family barbecue this weekend, look for foods with calcium and phosphorus, such as poultry, cheeses, milk, meats and nuts. These foods help to re-mineralize enamel in the teeth. Dr. Maddahi also recommends snacking on crunchy vegetables and fruits like carrots, apples and pears. Crunchy vegetables and fruits have a higher water content and help minimize the effect of sugars. These foods also aid in stimulating saliva production. As saliva bathes the teeth, it washes away the food particles and protects them against tooth decay. This year as you are celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family celebrate your healthy smile by making healthy food choices.