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.
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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.
High-Tech, Gentle Dentistry in Beverly Hills
Trip to the dentist used to mean long appointments with painful, noisy drilling. At the Beverly Hills office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, those types of appointments are only a memory. Today, there is a high-tech way to fill cavities without traditional drilling. An air abrasion drill uses fine aluminum oxide powder, silica or baking soda to remove tooth decay and prepare the tooth for further dental procedures. This type of drill is quiet and does not cause the tooth to vibrate, so no anesthetic is required. Before the air abrasion technique was used, dentists had to remove healthy tooth structure in order to access a patient’s cavity. Now with this micro-dental procedure, the area of tooth decay can be precisely addressed and removed, leaving the healthy tooth structure. A dental sealant protects the tooth from further decay and damage once the cavity is filled. The air abrasion drill often is combined with DIAGNOdent procedure. This laser system indentifies areas of tooth decay that normal dental x-rays cannot detect. Instead of a prodding the teeth with a metal tool, DIAGNOdent using a laser light to take examine the tooth for even the smallest cavities. These high-tech dental tools are utilized at Dr. Maddahi’s office so he is able to create and maintain gorgeous natural smiles for his patients with the gentlest techniques available. Contact us for more information or questions on gentle dentistry.
Repairing Smiles and Self Esteem with Cosmetic Dentistry In Beverly Hills
Years ago a gap between my front teeth and noticeable chip on my front tooth, made me self conscious about my smile. I would hide my teeth when I smiled. Today, dental issues like chipped teeth, gaps between teeth or even missing teeth are easy to fix. According to Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, an expert Cosmetic Dentist in Beverly Hills, “There are several dental techniques that can help patients with damaged or missing teeth including dental implants and porcelain veneers. Dental restorations allow patients to once again have a natural-looking smile as well as better overall dental health and self esteem. ” Porcelain veneers can be a great dental restoration option for patients with chipped, stained, crooked or cracked teeth. They can even be used to close gaps between teeth. Many dentists prefer porcelain veneers because they have the look, texture, durability and translucence of a natural tooth. The very thin porcelain veneer shell is custom-made based on the patient’s dental impression. Veneers can be used to quickly solve some dental problems in as little as two dental visits unlike orthodontic treatments. The result is a gorgeous, straight natural smile. Replacing missing teeth is more than a cosmetic procedure, it can be essential for good dental health. According to Dr. Maddahi, patients with missing teeth may start to experience bone loss in their jaw area causing their face to look older. This is why denture wearers may find that over time their dentures or bridges no longer fit well and are uncomfortable.” In addition, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon’s website, studies show that within five to seven years there is a failure rate of up to 30% in natural teeth located next to a fixed bridge or removable partial denture. Now, when patients have missing teeth, a new dental solution is a dental implant as opposed to dentures. A dental implantcombines an artificial tooth root replacement made of lightweight titanium and a porcelain crown. The titanium post is implanted in to the jawbone and then, after a period of healing, a natural-looking custom-designed porcelain crown is placed. Once placed, the implants also help to support the surrounding natural teeth. Dr. Maddahi has specialized in cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth reconstruction procedures like dental implants and porcelain veneers for more than 20 years. He is an expert at creating natural, beautiful smiles at his offices in Beverly Hills. For more information on implant dentistry, porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, contact our office.
The Best Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for your Beverly Hills Smile
Choosing the right toothbrush is important, according to Dr. Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist. “Look for a toothbrush that has soft bristles with rounded ends. A soft brush will be strong enough to clean the teeth and gums, while not being irritating.” Dr.
Beverly Hills Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement
Patients can lose teeth for a variety of reasons. They may have had periodontal disease or tooth decay. Or, like my brother, they may have lost a tooth due to an accident. It is important to repair and replace missing or damaged teeth because they can cause other dental issues. Common problems include tipped or crowded teeth and there is a possibility of additional tooth loss. In the past if a patient had missing or damaged teeth, the solution often was to fit them for dentures or bridgework. However, in some cases the dentures were not always natural looking, sometimes the color of
Dentures versus Dental Implants
Dentures or partials can be used to replace missing teeth, however there can be problems associated with them. Dentures or partials can be unstable, and often leave a patient with painful sores caused by rubbing against the soft tissues in the mouth. For some patients, dentures can cause speech difficulties. These devices also do not provide a solution to ‘atrophy’, which is a shrinking of the jawbone that can progress over the years due to missing teeth.
Missing Teeth and Dental Implants
Missing teeth cause the obvious problems of diminished appearance and self-esteem of a patient. However, missing teeth also can affect an individual’s general health, as well as the health of remaining teeth. When missing teeth are not replaced the surrounding teeth can also be lost. Additional cosmetic dental problems can be caused by tipping or crowding of the teeth adjacent to the missing teeth. A dental implant is a surrogate for the roots of missing teeth, acting as a permanent anchor for replacement teeth.
What is the recovery like from a dental implant procedure?
Usually, recovery dental implant surgery takes just a couple of days. I have had patients that have gone to work the next day. Implant surgery does not seem to be a very painful procedure. It is less painful than an extraction.
How long does dental implant surgery take?
The length of dental implant surgery varies depending on how much bone the person has and it varies depending on the location of where it being implanted. But normally, in an hour an implant can be placed, and then after that if there are multiple implants being placed in the same area or next to each other, it takes maybe 15 to 20 minutes longer for each one.