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Hello! Welcome to our blog! Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist,
Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, is known for his dedication to his patients and giving them the most natural, beautiful teeth imaginable. His Los Angeles area cosmetic dentist office offers a blending of high tech procedure backed by skilled practice and an aesthetic vision. Dr. Maddahi uses porcelain veneers as one of his core tools to accomplish this vision.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS, offers pain-free, gentle dentistry, using biocompatible materials in a stress-free environment. His facilities are state-of-the-art, enabling professional service of the highest caliber to transform, rebuild or repair in any aspect relating to the gums, teeth and above all, a beautiful and natural smile.

Advanced Dental Tools Ensure the Finest Care for Dental Patients

January 15th, 2010

Keeping up with new technology in the dental field is a feat in and of itself. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, ensures that his Beverly Hills dentist office is always at the forefront of new technological advances.

Dr. Maddahi explains, “When it comes to high-tech equipment and procedures, if we don’t keep up with the latest and most advanced procedures and tools, I am unable to effectively view, diagnose and treat a patient’s dental health.”

For patients who are in need of dental implants, prior to new innovation, patients waited up to a year from start to finish for implant procedures to be completed. The procedure also involved a few months of planning, multiple visits to the dentist for impressions, visiting different dental offices, on and on.

It used to take numerous x-rays to determine everything – how much bone, what was the length and quality, where the nerves were, the sinus, etc. Dental implants had been previously not only very painful and needful of an extensive recovery period, but with precision preparation and procedure this really is no longer necessarily the case.

Through the use of the Sirona GALILEOS Implant system, Dr. Maddahi’s office is now providing same day implants. This three-dimensional imaging system allows display of the entire jaw and joint. This is accomplished in just minutes, with no waiting for the x-ray to develop. The preparation steps are done in advance, all together. All the prep work is completed before the patient arrives in the office for the surgery. Now patients can have the look they wish for with their implants, and can expect a look and feel the most comparable to natural teeth.

Laser dentistry has, over the past decade, revolutionized many areas of dental care. Lasers help by making some procedures entirely or nearly pain free. Additionally, laser dentistry has simplified some common procedures by reducing recovery time, and time spent in the office.

Dr. Maddahi has recently acquired a brand new state-of-the-art laser for his office. The Waterlase MD Turbo laser performs much like a high-speed drill, but never touches the teeth. It uses a gentle spray of water and laser energy, to perform without vibration, heat or pressure.

The use of the Waterlase MD laser dentistry means fewer anaesthesia injections are needed, which results in less numbing. Soft-tissue procedures can be completed with the least bleeding, swelling and post-op pain. The results are almost magical.

The Waterlase MD means no more vibration or heat from a drill and thereby brings about much a kinder, minimally invasive dentistry which reduces patient fear and anxiety of dental appointments.

Many other high-tech tools are used routinely in the office of Dr. Maddahi, including a digital x-ray system that is in each room of the office. The IntraOral Camera displays, with crystal clarity, every tooth and gum surface in the patient’s mouth as the camera is moved from tooth to gum and the tongue.

Another remarkable tool is the high resolution state-of-the-art 40x by 1600x Trinocular Compound Microscope. This allows the hygienist, the doctor and the patient to digitally view live bacteria from the patient’s mouth on a computerized video screen.

With Digital Cosmetic Imaging, both the patient and Dr. Maddahi are given the opportunity to view a digitally computerized split-image photograph of the patient’s smile.  One half of the screen shows their current smile and the other half, a digital simulation of the projected cosmetic work.

The newest, advanced high-tech dentistry is always available at the Los Angeles cosmetic dentist office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, located in Beverly Hills, resulting in the highest quality natural, beautiful smiles.

Why are Porcelain Veneers so Popular?

January 14th, 2010

Smile and the whole world smiles with you. Right? Well, what if you have dingy, grey teeth or a crooked smile, or you are missing a few teeth? Not so likely. A poor smile gives a poor impression. And the first thing a person notices, usually, is your smile.

Considering all the options available in cosmetic dentistry, the single most popular procedure is the application of porcelain veneers. It takes as few as two visits to completely refurbish an unsightly or lackluster smile. And the results created by Dr. Kourosh Maddahi are always remarkable and lasting.

This Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist is a leader in the creation and application of beautiful dental veneers. His practice is known for the extremely high quality of veneers produced. The results gotten, factoring the time and finances it takes, are one of the best deals in dentistry.

Veneers are routinely used to reshape oddly shaped teeth, to repair chipped or damaged teeth, to fill gaps between teeth and to handle extreme discoloration or staining. When they are expertly created and applied they bring about a dramatic enhancement of the teeth and smile.

By definition a veneer is ‘an outer layer fixed to something for decoration or protection’. Porcelain dental veneers are thin layers of dental grade porcelain glued to the surface of teeth. When designed with quality they have the same luminosity as natural tooth enamel. They are durable and strong, and often last up to twenty years.

Making veneers that are indistinguishable from the natural teeth comes about from a number of factors. Some aspects are technical and some are artistic. Dr. Maddahi begins by consulting closely with the patient who wants veneers. He looks at the shape of the face, the formation of the teeth and any imperfections.

He thoroughly discusses all of this with the patient. He answers their questions and educates them on the procedures involved. An important factor is the use of state-of-the-art video imaging to actually show the patient and Dr. Maddahi what choices they have in the final product. He looks for a result that will enhance the patient and not just their teeth.

Using the advanced technology called Shade Vision, Dr. Maddahi will obtain accurate readings of the color and shade of the existing teeth. This is very important because veneers have to be an exact match to the existing teeth or they tend to look artificial. Teeth are not all one color and the color and shade varies from tooth to tooth. Usually, the existing teeth would be cleaned and whitened first so the veneers made would match the teeth in their best condition.

The lab works exactly with the impression, color and shade data, as well as Dr. Maddahi’s explicit directions on how to create the custom veneer. Before they are mounted, the veneers are checked for fit, color match and, most importantly, patient approval.

Then they are then permanently affixed to the teeth. This procedure is accomplished in only two or three visits, usually. The product is an amazingly renewed and beautiful natural smile.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi offers free consultation at his state-of-the-art Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist office. Call now and you may discover a beautiful, natural new smile.

Dental Credit Means No More Stress Or Worry About Your Family’s Dental Needs

January 11th, 2010

Have you recently discovered that you or a family member is in need of dental care, and you just don’t have the finances to handle the work needed? Does you insurance not cover the procedures that you require? Los Angeles family dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has a dentist office in Beverly Hills that will work with you on establishing a dental credit line.

Dr. Maddahi’s office works closely with several credit providers to ensure that their patients are able to get the dental work that they need. They specialize in finding simple, convenient, affordable lines of credit to make certain that your family can maintain excellent dental health.

Maybe you just experienced a dental emergency and need to repair a few teeth. Perhaps you have several teeth that need to be replaced. Or you’d like implants. Possibly you have been considering cosmetic dentistry. Or maybe you have not had a checkup or cleaning recently? Perhaps you did have a checkup and found you needed some work, or maybe you have sensitive teeth and gums?

You can usually apply for credit in just a few minutes. If you prefer, you can call the office before your appointment to get your credit line setup.  Or you can submit your application after you are given your treatment plan from Dr. Maddahi. As soon as it is approved, you can begin your treatment.

In most cases, once you have been approved for that line of credit, you may use it for on-going and additional treatment, and for any member of the family. There is usually no need to re-apply. If you are able to pay off the loan early, you may, if and when you would like. There are never any pre-payment penalties with your credit line.

Many of our credit choices will have no down payment or annual fees charged, depending of course on the initial agreement. You will always be given options to choose between several payment plans and you can usually set up low monthly payments. Different lines of credit offer several convenient payment options, so you can get the dental work that you want, when you need it most.

As an example, some providers offer No Interest Plans for three, six, twelve and eighteen months. These charge you no interest when you pay the required minimum monthly payment, as long as you pay off the remaining balance within the agreed-upon period. These are usually the most popular plans. Dr. Maddahi’s office tries to find you plans that have an interest rate that is more competitive than most bankcards, and include a fixed, monthly payment.

Dental credit lines can be ideal for co-payments, deductibles, treatment not covered by insurance, and of course, patients without any dental insurance. Once your credit line is approved you will no longer have to have any stress or worry about how to pay for the dental work your family needs.

Expert Los Angeles family dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi has been specializing in beautiful, natural smiles and superior dental health for his patients at his Beverly Hills dentist office for 22 years. Call Dr. Maddahi today and schedule a free dental consultation.

Local Neighborhood Los Angeles Dentist Makes the Visit Easy

January 8th, 2010

Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has a very convenient office right in Beverly Hills. The convenience begins with free valet parking next door to the office, so there’s never any hassle or expensive parking costs. The office is located right in between Wilshire and Little Santa Monica Boulevard, making access very easy.

If you live or work in Westwood, Brentwood, Century City, Hancock Park, Pacific Palisades, West LA, West Hollywood, or are closely situated to the La Cienega and Wilshire districts, you really should give this office a try.  Within just a short drive of a few minutes, you are likely to have your most satisfactory dental appointment ever!

Dr. Maddahi only schedules one patient at a time, making the appointments fast and without wait, in most cases. The warm welcome you will receive will always include an offer of tea or another beverage to enjoy in the beautiful, gallery-like office. When you arrive you will know that this is unlike any other dental office you have visited.

The staff and Dr. Maddahi will always thoroughly discuss any of your questions or concerns, to make the visit stress-free. When x-rays are necessary, they are so effortless compared to standard dental x-rays. Digital x-ray systems are in every procedure room. It takes a click of a button and the result is displayed immediately on the computer screen.

The office of Dr. Maddahi maintains a practice based on gentle dentistry, which means no stress and rarely any pain in any procedure. But the chair-side manner of this dentist far exceeds most other “gentle dentists”. Dr. Maddahi truly cares about your dental experience, wanting to make it the most peaceful experience you’ve had in a dentist office.

The quality of the work done by Dr. Maddahi is never out-done. As a matter of fact, Dr. Maddahi spends a good percentage of his time correcting failed work from other dentists. He provides the finest in cosmetic dentistry, resulting in very natural looking, beautiful new smiles.

This office always is always at the forefront of advanced, high-tech developments in the dental field. They have been using many of the newest instruments for years, while other dentists may just be obtaining them, or still are using aged equipment and procedures.

The IntraOral Camera displays every tooth and gum surface, with crystal clarity, in the patient’s mouth. With Digital Cosmetic Imaging, both Dr. Maddahi and the patient have the opportunity to view a digitally computerized split-image photograph of the patient’s smile, so they can compare what the before and after will really be like.

Another remarkable tool is the high resolution, state-of-the-art, 40x by 1600x Trinocular Compound Microscope used to view exactly what bacteria is causing a patient’s gum disease. Painless Air Drills and Digital Bite Recorders have been in the office for several years.

Most recently Dr. Maddahi has added the newest high-tech laser, Waterlase MD, which means no more vibration or heat, while essentially as effective as a high-speed drill.  His office can provide same day implants and uses Cerec, the same-day tooth restoration system.

All this means very convenient, top-notch dentistry from a local Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, in Beverly Hills. Call him today for your free dental consultation.

Without High Tech Equipment the Diagnosis is Uncertain

January 1st, 2010

Other than the repair of anything discovered by the dentist, inspecting the teeth is really the most vital part of dentistry. Therefore, without proper tools for inspection, dentistry becomes a guessing game, and not a true science.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, ensures that his Beverly Hills dentist office is always way ahead of the curve when it comes to high-tech equipment and procedures. “Without the latest and most advanced tools, I am unable to effectively view and properly diagnose a patient’s dental health.”

Dr. Maddahi continues, “We begin with a digital x-ray system that is in each room of the office. The digital x-ray gives me the ability to magnify, colorize, and alter the density of the image, allowing the most advanced diagnosis based on an x-ray image. Additionally, it takes only three seconds from when the camera is clicked to when the X-ray image is transferred to the computer screen.”

Traditionally, the method used by a dentist to inspect teeth has been to take a small mirror, open the patient’s mouth and poke around, often while wearing reading glasses to slightly magnify the mouth. Later dentists began wearing a small magnifying glass over one eye, greatly improving inspection.

But now Dr. Maddahi employs a high-tech way to view what is happening in the mouth and with the teeth. The IntraOral Camera is a new high-tech tool that displays, with crystal clarity, every tooth and gum surface in the patient’s mouth as the camera is moved from tooth to gum and the tongue.

Dr. Maddahi uses this camera so that he and his patients are able to view the mouth on a computer screen, at the same time. “This is a vital diagnostic tool for the doctor and likewise gives the patient the exact same view of what the cosmetic dentist is viewing.”

Such detailed viewing can lead to the patient becoming far more responsible for the care of their teeth and gums.  Additionally, the patient can get a photograph for their insurance company or take pictures home to discuss the aspects of their mouth that concern the dentist or to discuss the treatment plan with other family members.

Another amazing tool is the high resolution state-of-the-art 40x by 1600x Trinocular Compound Microscope. This allows the patient, the hygienist, and the doctor to digitally view moving bacteria from the patient’s mouth on a computerized video screen.  No longer does the dentist need to speculate when killing germs.

Bacteria are the root of gum disease. If the exact bacteria are only guessed at or remain undetected, a patient can lose their teeth.  When Dr. Maddahi identifies the precise bacteria in the mouth using this special microscope, he can very specifically diagnose and prescribe a correction.

With Digital Cosmetic Imaging, both Dr. Maddahi and the patient have the opportunity to view a digitally computerized split-image photograph of the patient’s smile.  One half of the screen is their current smile and on the other half is a digital simulation of the proposed cosmetic work.

This “know before you go” method works with any proposed treatment plan.  It can be used on even the most basic cosmetic dentistry procedure, such as tooth whitening, all the way through to the complex procedure of a full mouth reconstruction.  It can show a patient or Dr. Maddahi computerized step-by-step simulations of tooth-colored restorations, porcelain veneers and crowns as well as bridges, cosmetic contouring, bonding, and much more.

High-tech dentistry is always provided at the Los Angeles cosmetic dentist office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, located in Beverly Hills, resulting in the highest quality natural, beautiful smiles.

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Is there a Higher Standard of Gentle Dentistry?

December 30th, 2009

At the Beverly Hills dentist office of Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, it will be found that Dr. Maddahi’s Spa Dentistry office is really quite unlike other dental offices. Many claim to offer gentle dentistry, while this office bases it’s every office procedure, policy and activity on providing a higher standard of real gentle dentistry to its patients.

The first order of the day is to ensure that each patient feels welcome and is comfortable from the minute they near the office. With valet parking right next door, this arrival is a cinch, no driving around Beverly Hills looking for a parking spot.

The patient is warmly greeted and offered tea, coffee, water and the like. The friendly, aesthetic atmosphere of the gallery-like surroundings is a just preview of this new standard of dentistry. Paperwork is kept to a minimum, and can actually be completed on-line before the appointment.

Waiting to see the doctor is rare. Dr. Maddahi treats only one patient at a time. As quickly as possible, typically instantly, the patient will be taken into the examination room. Dr. Maddahi always begins treatment with a thorough exchange with his patient. He considers it important to fully discuss any concerns or questions the patient may have.

He will then fully cover the procedures to be done. Dr. Maddahi wants to make certain that the patient understands what to expect and this, he has found, can assist in relaxing the patient. Thorough and close communication between the doctor and the patient can dramatically decrease the stress of a dental appointment.

Communication is fundamental for gentle dentistry. Has there been any history of painful dentistry? Is the patient frightened by needles? How is the patient’s pain threshold? Do they have any fears or concerns? These are vital points of coordination between the dentist and the patient.

Every year it is found that more and more patients avoid the dentist, either because they have a fear of the dentist, or that they have had a bad experience earlier. Why would someone want to return to the dentist, in such a case?

In most circumstances the actual dental treatment began with pain. In order to do almost any dental procedure, Novocain has been needed. Administered with a needle, the pain commenced. Not necessarily the case at this office because Dr. Maddahi uses the newest anesthesia tool, the Citoject, to avoid such pain.

Dr. Maddahi explains, “What causes the pain of an injection is not the needle but the rate of delivery of the anesthetic. Before the Citoject, using conventional methods, few dentists could be painless. However with the Citoject a micro-compressor controls the rate of the injection so patients feel only a slight pressure, no pain. I try very hard to put the patient’s comfort first. I have used the Citoject since it first came on the market.”

This is one of numerous advanced dental high-tech tools offered in Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi’s Beverly Hills dentist office located nearby Century City, Hancock Park, Pacific Palisades and West LA. These are tools not normally found in a typical dental office. Here, the overall emphasis is on stress-free, pain-free dentistry, thus offering their patients an experience unlike any previous dental appointment.

Searching for the Cheapest Dental Implants Can be Risky

December 30th, 2009

The search for affordable dental implants in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, or hunting for cheap dental implants or the lowest dental implant cost on the internet, can be a risky endeavor. One might assume that all dental implant procedures are the same, and that if done in the US they are all approved by the FDA and ADA.

The truth is no. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, and the top implant surgeon in his Beverly Hills dentist office, have had extensive training as well as years of experience, resulting in many, many successes with dental implants.

Same Day Dental Implants? Less appointments, less pain? No cutting of the gum, thereby less invasive, yet, comparable cost to more lengthy processes. This office is well known for their precise attention to detail and medical integrity, which means that the exact placement of implants is a big part of this expertise.

It is important, when shopping for dental implants, to realize that a dental implant is a permanent, life-long fixture that factually molds into the body. Therefore the long-term success of the implant is based on the quality of the implant being used.

Over 200 different companies make and sell implants, so how then would a patient distinguish between those of acceptable quality and that which a dentist will use for their new teeth?

The ADA (American Dental Association) and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have only approved less than a dozen of these different manufacturers’ implants. These are the only products that they have found to prove to be safe and effective, thus winning the approval of the FDA and ADA.

Dr. Maddahi’s office uses only the utmost quality of dental implants, those that have the longest clinical research history. They avoid completely the less expensive, undocumented brands. Crafting an implant to precision tolerances with the high-quality materials required for long-term utilization in the mouth is unavoidably costly.

There is quite a variation in the wholesale cost of the diverse implant fixtures on the market. There are some, of the lowest quality implant devices, made in the Philippines, that sell for as little as three to five dollars. An appropriate dental implant that has been tested and approved may have an asking price that is as much as one hundred times that amount, in the vicinity of $300 to $500 to the dentist.

An additional factor in implant surgery deals with the actual placement and positioning of the implant device. Extreme skill and training is necessary when drilling holes into the jawbone. It is of utmost importance that the highly skilled dentist avoids damage to the nerves, face and jaw structure.

Dr. Maddahi always employs the newest and most advanced equipment, ensuring proper placement of implants, evading complications. Discomfort and pain, as well as infection leading to ill health, can be caused by the use of low quality, incorrectly positioned dental implant fixtures, ultimately causing a substandard smile.

Sirona, a three-dimensional imaging system, is the intuitive user interface of GALILEOS Implant technology which displays the nerve canal and other important anatomical points. These are mapped, denoted and measured precisely, using this highly developed software, providing the implant team a safe route to producing the best job.

The Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi offers no-charge dental implant consultation for any interested patient in Los Angeles looking for a dentist near Westwood, Brentwood, La Cienega or Wilshire.

Beware Veneers Pricing: You Could Get What You Pay For

December 29th, 2009

What you pay for is what you get when it comes to veneers and cosmetic dentistry, it seems. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Kourosh Maddahi, assists patients throughout the Los Angeles area. Much of Dr. Maddahi’s caseload involves refurbishing shoddy and improperly made veneers.

Dr. Maddahi is renowned for his expertise and excellence with porcelain veneers. Certain aspects of selecting the dentist to use for veneer work absolutely cannot be disregarded.

When shopping for the best price on porcelain veneers, choosing inexpensive veneer work, or just deciding upon a cosmetic dentist because they are situated nearby or are perhaps your family dentist, can be a potential liability. You really do need an expert veneers dentist.

It can be presumed that all dentists are similar in quality and that some merely choose to charge less for an equal product. Sorry, but this just is not the case. The maxim, “you get what you pay for” is, over and over again, a painfully true adage in dentistry.

Some veneers will easily chip, crack or fracture. Veneers can simply fall off. Often, inferior veneers will change color. Incorrectly veneered teeth can also develop sensitivity to biting or to hot and cold. Veneers that have been inaccurately placed or prepared can cause bleeding or infected gums, leading to pain. Veneers can throw off the bite, also causing pain.

When choosing a dentist for veneers it is important to use the following checklist, provided by Dr. Maddahi, which will assist in the selection of a high quality set of veneers.

Choose:
Top quality materials
Top quality aesthetics
A skilled dental team
Cutting-edge technology
Superior training Comfort
Extensive experience
Confidence
Excellent patient/doctor rapport
Convenience

Avoid:
Low quality veneer materials
Inferior bonding material
Poor quality aesthetics
Substandard training
An inexperienced dental team
Incorrectly prepped teeth
Careless bonding
Discomfort and pain
Discoloration of veneer
Inferior office quality

Additionally, it is another truth in dentistry that the aesthetic eye of the cosmetic dentist is rarely taught, learned or developed. Since a very early age, Dr. Maddahi has had an eye for the aesthetics, and that is why he chose this field. There are hundreds of his cases available to review and thereby witness his rare ability.

One patient explains, “My entire life I was told that I needed braces to correct my unsightly smile. Actually, I had such a drastic aesthetic mess, that I had been told that most likely braces would not even fully correct my smile. In just two appointments with Dr. Maddahi, one for three hours and the other for less than two, I now have a perfectly natural and beautiful smile. Honestly, it’s best that I waited to meet Dr. Maddahi.”

The fact that veneers can look so good can be the most obvious mishap if endeavoring to spend less for a smile reconstruction. Veneers can made to look too fat, too long, too square, too yellow, too white or too opaque.

What should have been a beautiful and natural-looking new smile can be a fresh cause for humiliation.

Therefore, you can see that your choice for a veneer dentist must be very competent and highly qualified, as well as particularly experienced. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Los Angeles porcelain veneer dentist, is thereby the perfect choice. He offers no-charge porcelain veneers consultations at his convenient Beverly Hills dentist office located nearby Pacific Palisades, West LA and West Hollywood.

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Oral Health, Bacteria and an Understanding of Such Matters

December 29th, 2009

Everyone knows that they must brush their teeth a minimum of twice a day. No one questions the fact that they are supposed to floss, daily, to avoid tooth decay and eventual loss of teeth. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Los Angeles dentist with an office in Beverly Hills, further explains this health ritual.

Last year an oral care survey found that over 60 percent of the people asked felt that they knew that bacteria affected their oral health, but they would not be comfortable explaining why or how that works. This survey was given to more than 1000 adults across the United States.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is out to increase his patients understanding and knowledge of how bacteria affect oral health. The ADA explains it like this, “Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Following a meal or snack, the bacteria release acids that attack tooth enamel.”

So, decay is the destruction of tooth structure caused by the bacterial acids attacking the enamel. Tooth decay ensues when plaque mixes with the sugars, as well as the starches, of food. Jointly they develop an acidic substance that eats through the hard outside of the tooth, also known as enamel.

Bacteria are also at the root of gum disease. The ADA also explains, “Periodontal (gum) disease is caused by plaque… These bacteria create toxins that can damage the gums. It is important to have regular dental checkups, and professional cleaning is essential to prevent periodontal diseases.”

But if the exact bacteria are only guessed at, or remain undetected, a patient may lose their teeth. When Dr. Maddahi identifies the precise bacteria in the mouth using a special microscope, he knows exactly how to attack with a tailor-made treatment.

The remarkable dental instrument used in bacterial identification is a high-resolution state-of-the-art 40x by 1600x Trinocular Compound Microscope. With this microscope, the doctor, the hygienist and the patient are able to view, digitally, moving bacteria from the patient’s mouth on a computerized video screen. There is no longer any need for speculation, just pure science, when diagnosing periodontal disease.

Dr. Maddahi explains the importance of a proper dental hygiene routine, “Anaerobic bacteria (those living and growing in the absence of free oxygen) feed on leftovers and dead cells. These harmful microorganisms attack teeth and gums, producing a typical foul smell. The most common cause of halitosis is bacteria.”

He continues, “Brushing two or three times a day is not enough. Flossing after meals is important and seeing the dental hygienist to remove tartar buildup twice a year is needed. And don’t forget that dental caries or other decay or infection can also cause bad breath.”

In order to maintain good dental health, a regular dental checkup is required because decay can eat away from the tooth’s surface to the nerve in the heart of the tooth in just a year. Without regular cleanings and checkups a dental implant might be in order instead of just a clean bill of health.

Beverly Hills dentist, Dr, Kourosh Maddahi will provide a complimentary initial consultation in order to diagnose any existing dental worries. This is perfect for anyone from Westwood, Brentwood, Century City or Hancock Park who needs a new dentist!

Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Offers the Highest Standard Ever in Laser Dentistry

December 16th, 2009

Now there’s a brand new state-of-the-art laser, employed in the Beverly Hills dentist office of Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi. This new laser, the Waterlase MD Turbo, works like a high-speed drill, but never touches the tooth. It uses laser energy and a gentle spray of water, performing without heat, vibration or pressure.

“I want to revolutionize dentistry. We strive for the fastest, best result with the least pain”, explains Dr. Maddahi. “With the Waterlase MD Turbo, we are accomplishing our dentistry procedures faster than ever with less pain, less waiting and less recovery time.”

So advanced from the original lasers used in dentistry, the Waterlase MD Turbo is a cool laser. Customarily, of course, a laser was inherently heat based. There developed a significant difference in this technology.  Waterlase is the only cool laser used in dentistry – which therefore means no more burning to remove tissue and bone.

Imagine your dentist using a cool laser instead of a high-speed drill for drilling cavities? Yes, that means you perhaps won’t need Novocain. With much less pain, no heat, no noise, no weird drill smell and no vibration, the speed of this new high-tech laser is nearly equal to that of a high-speed drill. Many patients have found they can now get a cavity filled without the use of any anesthesia.

This revolutionary transformation in dentistry should bring certain people back to the dentist office! A survey conducted by the National Institute for Consumer Education found that 82% of people have fear of the dentist. They also found that 68% of that fear is because of the injection so often needed for dental work. And, 53 % do not like the post-operative numbness.

As in earlier treatment of periodontal disease, this innovative dental laser can be used on infected gums to significantly shrink inflammation. Any expected pain in this treatment is greatly diminished with the Waterlase. Treating infected gums with laser dentistry will usually keep the area free from returning bacteria for up to 30 days. The now-vaporized tissue, which was infected beforehand, is found to grow back now, bacteria free.

Need crown lengthening? Customarily, it takes six to eight weeks of healing after crown lengthening before the next procedure can be done. When a condition exists where a tooth needs a crown but too much of the tooth is missing, crown lengthening will be performed right in Dr. Maddahi’s office. This is done with less recovery time and much less pain than earlier-used methods.

There is one more important use of laser dentistry. When a patient finds that their smile is “too gummy” this new laser is used to remove the extra gum, called gum recontouring. And this procedure is also now far faster, with less pain and far more rapid healing.

The upshot of Waterlase MD laser dentistry is that fewer injections are needed, meaning less numbing and soft-tissue procedures are completed with the least swelling, bleeding and post-op pain. The Waterlase MD effectively eliminates the vibration and heat of a drill, and affords much more minimally invasive dentistry thereby reducing patient fear and anxiety of dental appointments.

You may contact Dr. Kourosh Maddahi now for a free initial consultation. His Los Angeles cosmetic dentist office in Beverly Hills conveniently provides free valet parking.