It has been found that daily tooth brushing is not the only factor leading to healthy teeth, gums and mouths and the circumvention of decay that ultimately leads to cavities, root canals and tooth loss.

What you eat and how long it remains in your mouth is a vital factor to dental health.  Teeth are most affected by sugars, any sugar including brown sugar and the natural sugars found in fruit and dairy products, is a tooth’s worst enemy. 

Foods such as raisins and other dried fruits tend to stick to the teeth, enhancing the action of destructive acids.  As a rule, starchy foods should be eaten with other foods. Hard candies, breath mints and cough drops also stay in the mouth longer than other foods. Obviously, the more often you snack on foods like these, the greater the threat of hosting enamel-destroying acids.

The variety of toothbrushes available are so diverse they can take up almost a whole aisle at the grocery store.  According to Beverly Hills family dentist, Kourosh Maddahi, “The important thing is that you choose a soft brush and that it has round-ended bristles.  This will be sturdy enough to clean the teeth and stimulate the gums, but not scrub them.”

“An electric toothbrush may help those who have difficulty brushing their teeth,” Dr. Maddahi continues, “but it has not proven to clean better than a regular toothbrush. And remember to replace your toothbrush every two to three months, as well as after colds, to keep it in top shape and sanitary.”

Toothpaste itself is formulated to clean and polish teeth and contains various abrasives such as silica, alumina, calcium and baking soda.  Too abrasive of a toothpaste can actually damage teeth, creating a place for bacteria to accumulate.

If a toothpaste is called anti-plaque that means that the paste has been proven to prevent gingivitis.  Tartar-control toothpaste helps to prevent further buildup, but won’t defeat existing tartar.  Whitening agents may extend the brightness your teeth have after a professional cleaning.

Flossing is very important and frequently neglected.  There are many types of floss to choose from: waxed, unwaxed, flavored, ribbon, flat, etc. The new flossing implements are very handy and make flossing so much easier.  The type that is used is not considered important, but in any case, flossing must be done daily. 

Some recent studies have found that some foods may actually help counter tooth decay. Research has shown that peanuts and aged Cheddar, Swiss and Monterey Jack cheeses may actually inhibit or neutralize the acids that cause cavities.  If you can’t brush after a meal, try chewing sugarless gum, to clean off the teeth.

Regular dental checkups are necessary to maintaining good health because decay can actually eat away from the tooth’s surface to the nerve in the heart of the tooth in just a year.  So, twice a year you should have your teeth cleaned and checked by your dentist.

Eating good foods, brushing and flossing daily will help to avoid decay that leads to cavities and root canals. Make sure to plan regular visits to a dentist such as Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills family dentist.

When a permanent porcelain crown, inlay or onlay is needed, it is quite usual for the work to be done in two or three appointments; but not at the office of Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, in Beverly Hills! All that work is generally done within a few-hour appointment!

Dr. Maddahi always ensures that the latest in high-tech dentistry is available as just one facet of his high quality dental office procedures. He searches out, finds and institutes the latest advances in dental technology – always keeping ahead of the curve!

He is very well known as a specialist in creating natural, beautiful smiles. Following with that standard Dr. Maddahi has the CEREC system in his office, which provides the highest quality of permanent crowns, onlays, and inlays in just one appointment!

The advantages of the CEREC system include the speed at which it can prepare a permanent replacement tooth. It is done in just a few minutes! A new and important benefit of the latest system available is the greatly increased number of shades of ceramic material available. This allows Dr. Maddahi to confidently uphold the high-level aesthetic product he insists upon.

The use of the 3D CAD/CAM (Three Dimensional Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing) system, a key part of the CEREC, allows for extremely precise, error-free margins for the dental replacements that are expertly milled by the CEREC.

First, Dr. Maddahi must ascertain that the appropriate treatment for the situation is CEREC replacements. It might be an inlay, onlay or full crown. Then the tooth is prepared for the restoration, similar to what would be done for any replacement.

This fast and simple procedure then moves ahead with a digital optical impression of the tooth being taken. This is done in only minutes and without the need for that gummy goop in a tray.

Almost immediately Dr. Maddahi can see the digital picture from this optical impression and the CEREC system will create a virtual 3D model of the replacement tooth. By employing this model, Dr. Maddahi will move ahead and complete the design of the restoration, using the 3D software. This takes just a few minutes. The restoration is then transmitted to the milling machine, which is located right in the office, and the replacement inlay, onlay or crown is immediately sculpted.

The next step takes only about 10 to 20 minutes. While using a ceramic block that matches the shade of the natural teeth, the all-ceramic beautiful, natural restoration is completed. Dr. Maddahi then will confirm that the restoration fits perfectly and that the bite is accurate. Once the new tooth is polished it is permanently bonded in place. Voila!, new tooth, in about two hours.

CEREC is a proven high-tech dentistry choice with 20 years of success.  The advantages are many – beginning with the convenience of no temporaries and no driving back to the dentist for a follow-up appointment. The quality of the enamel-like materials, which have a very natural look and feel, result in a beautiful, completely natural looking smile.

Contact the state-of-the-art Beverly Hills office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi today and ask for CEREC same-day crowns. You will be very pleased and the result is a beautiful, natural smile.