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

Monday, 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

Friday, 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.

Is there a Higher Standard of Gentle Dentistry?

Wednesday, 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.

Beware Veneers Pricing: You Could Get What You Pay For

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, 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!

Oral Health Care Habits

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Smiles say a lot. A smile can say “hello”. A smile can say “I care”. A smile can say “I like that”. Or a smile can say “I don’t care – about me”. A person who has dirty, dingy, broken teeth or people who are missing teeth, certainly express a certain impression about themselves.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills dentist, is concerned with the Los Angeles population and their smiles – that is, with their teeth. Among what are considered the top fifteen U.S. metropolitan regions, Los Angeles ranked in the bottom three with regard to dental care. The three best were the Bay Area, Philadelphia and Boston.

Recently a survey of American adults regarding personal dental care habits was conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. That survey found that only twenty-nine percent of those surveyed actually brush and floss once a day, as well as have a teeth cleaning at the dentist once a year. Many forgo at least one of these.

Of those who do brush and floss daily and annually visit the dentist for a cleaning, eighty-four percent said their motivation was to keep teeth and gums healthy. The other reason, given by eighty percent, was simply to clean the teeth of food and other debris.

Are you a poor brusher? Do you also have trouble getting dates? Seventy-three percent said they would not be involved with a partner who did not brush their teeth at least once a day. Forty-one percent of those said their partner has to brush twice a day.

If you are considering improving your statistics in the area, but want a few weeks to brush first, you are not alone. Seventy-seven percent of those surveyed said that they brush their teeth more thoroughly than usually when they know they are going to see the dentist.

Although we all have been told, our entire lives, that a professional teeth cleaning by the dentist or dental hygienist is important for our dental health and welfare, almost half of the population have not had their teeth cleaned professionally in the past year. Only fifty-three percent said they had.

On the other hand, they know that they should be taking better care of their teeth. More than one quarter of the surveyed American adults said they are not satisfied with their current oral health care routine and they feel they should improve it.

That could be because they don’t necessarily feel that there exists solutions for what they consider the most important factor in dental hygiene, removing bacteria and germs. Yet only 52 percent felt that their current oral health care routine actually was effective at doing so.

Those surveyed had one other beef. Sixty-nine percent said that they feel it important that toothpaste clean between the teeth. Only forty-nine percent feel that their toothpaste is effectively cleaning between the teeth.

Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi stresses solutions for all oral health and hygiene troubles. His dentist office in Beverly Hills provides high tech procedures and equipment to resolve any dental problem there may be.

Sensitivity to Dental Materials Testing Offered by Beverly Hills Dentist

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

In the Los Angeles area, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills dentist, considers testing patients with biocompatibility sensitivity very important before choosing the dental materials he will use for fillings and other dental work.

Society seems to be coming all the more aware of the possible effects of toxic products – those used in food like MSG, decorations like lead, and on and on. Most recently there has been widespread concern about the ingredients in inoculations for flu and other illnesses.

It is also highly imperative to recognize the consequence of certain chemicals and substances that are employed by dentists in dental care. Some individuals have discovered sensitivity to dental materials already in use and some have found that these materials are actually toxic to their bodies with consequences ranging from breathing difficulties, headaches or dizziness to debilitating illness.

Testing is available to discover sensitivity to certain compounds. A well-known example of toxic dental materials, mercury amalgam fillings, has been well documented to be an irritant for many dental patients.

Dr. Tom McGuire, DDS, is an innovative dental researcher and principal in holistic dental wellness. He explains, “Mercury amalgam fillings continuously release mercury vapor, the most poisonous, naturally occurring, non-radioactive substance on earth, into your body. The mercury amalgams emit contributes to over 100 health issues. “

Dr. McGuire further clarifies, “For some, the effects of dental materials on their health can be significant. Today we are exposed to thousands of potentially toxic substances that didn’t exist 50, or even 20, years ago and every year more are added to the list. The effects on health of man-made substances vary from person to person. Some may not be affected, while, for others, the same substance may be toxic and elicit a harmful reaction. The source of these substances range from what is put into the food we eat, to household chemicals, pesticides, toxic substances resulting from the manufacturing process, auto emissions, and products and materials used in medical and dental treatment.”

Serum biocompatibility testing is a laboratory screening procedure employed to assist in the identification of sensitivity issues to various chemical groups and families of compounds in an individual patient. “I suggest to many patients that they take advantage of serum biocompatibility testing.”, explains Dr. Maddahi.  “It is possible to use a serum blood specimen to determine what one’s ‘least toxic’ replacement dental materials might be. We use the term ‘least toxic’ because any foreign substance introduced into the body will, to some degree, aggravate the immune system. This is the purpose of the immune system, to ward off substances not naturally found in the body.”

Traditional immunological methods utilized produce test results that report on almost 7000 trade-named products and 100 chemical groups and varieties. The test will specifically determine existing systemic allergies that may be associated with these bio-materials and the restorative products that are utilized for the repair and reconstruction of teeth, bone structures, joints and other body tissue.

Therefore once a patient has been tested, he is able to avoid highly toxic products in his system and Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, can choose, with confidence, the dental materials that will be the best to be used for fillings and other dental work.

How Dr. Kourosh Maddahi Answers the Most Frequently Asked Dental Questions

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, whose dentist office is conveniently located in Beverly Hills, answers several of the questions most frequently asked about cosmetic dentistry.

What is high-tech dentistry and why is it important?
Dr. Maddahi’s office strives to stay up-to-date with the latest cosmetic dentistry technology, in order to best service his patients. Digital x-rays are a good example of this, as with digital x-rays not only does the patient receive 90% less radiation than conventional X-rays, they save time. In only three seconds the X-ray image transfers to the computer screen, and that’s important.

Is it possible to know what my new smile will look like before the procedure is performed?
With the use of state-of-the-art Digital Cosmetic Imaging, a patient is able to see what their new smile will look like. This makes it so much easier to see and make changes to the plan before any work is done.

I like to know a lot about my procedures before they begin. Is this a problem like with some other dentists? They always seem to be so rushed.
Dr. Maddahi insists on taking the time to explain everything to his patients. Additionally he wants to get any questions from them or hear any concerns they may have. His practice is based on a very open communication between his staff and patients and he and his staff are naturally very willing to provide for any special needs of their patients.

Can cosmetic dentistry handle the gaps between my teeth and my uneven teeth or do I need orthodontics?
Yes, with the use of porcelain veneers, Dr. Maddahi can repair an unsightly smile so there is no longer any gap, and the teeth are even. Additionally, the new smile will look natural and beautiful because of his outstanding artistry combined with the advanced equipment in the office.

Is cosmetic dentistry better than orthodontics?
Of course, wearing unsightly braces and retainers can be embarrassing and painful and orthodontic treatment often can take years. In most cases, Dr. Maddahi can create a natural-looking, comfortable smile instantly with porcelain veneers.

How are the unsightly stains on my teeth best handled?
Dr. Maddahi only uses Zoom!2 Chairside Tooth Whitening, which is an in-office tooth whitening procedure. The hydrogen peroxide gel, which is the main ingredient in the whitener, is at a much stronger concentration in the dental office than found in in-home procedures, so it whitens better and much faster. The Zoom! gel whitens both enamel and dentin, so you’ll be greatly pleased with the natural looking new color of your teeth.

How painful will my procedure be?
Dr. Maddahi endeavors to make every procedure he does as stress-free and painless as possible. It has been found that the speed of application is often the cause for the pain often found when getting anesthetic through a needle. Dr. Maddahi uses “The Wand” to apply local anesthesia more slowly.  He uses an air drill in place of metal drills whenever possible so the amount of pain is decreased.  And as a plus, in many cases with the air drill anesthesia is not needed at all.

Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, prides himself on using the newest, high-tech procedures and equipment to create beautiful, natural smiles.

How Can Your Overall Wellness be Affected by Your Dental Health?

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

In this day and age wellness and longevity of life are extremely popular subjects. It seems impossible to look at the cover of a paper or magazine, or to watch television or listen to the radio, without seeing or hearing some matter of how to be healthier and live a longer life. Beverly Hills Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a top family dentist, warns that there are numerous dental factors that can be harmful to your overall heath.

Dental disease has been often considered minor and something to be easily ignored. But dental disease can contribute to numerous ailments and is reported to actually shorten life expectancy.  If a patient disregards infection of the mouth such as gum disease, infected root canals, infected cavities or other unhandled oral disease, the effects can be quite serious.

“Gum disease alone has been found to have increased the risk of heart attack, increased risk of stroke, raised the severity of diabetes, contributed to respiratory disease, interfered with proper digestion and can even contribute to low pre-term birth weights.”, Dr. Maddahi explains, “It has also been seen to play a role in osteoporosis, to severely stress the immune system and of course, lower resistance to other infections.”

Dr. Maddahi uses the newest high-tech equipment to work on gums and teeth at his Beverly Hills office. This can make the visits faster, less painful and the procedure more precise. Using IntraOral Cameras, they view with clarity each tooth and gum surface in the mouth.

There is also a 40x by 1600x, high-resolution Trinocular Compound Microscope in use at his office. This allows the doctor, the patient and the hygienist to digitally view the moving bacteria of the mouth on a computerized video screen.

Most importantly, a state-of-the-art laser is used for soft tissue surgery, curing, and sterilizing with the benefit of no anesthetic needed or just topical anesthetic to get started. In the treatment of periodontal disease, dental lasers are employed to treat infected gums. This has been known to reduce inflammation as well as keeping the area free from returning bacteria for up to 60 days. Infected tissue will then grow back bacteria free.

With laser treatment and proper patient home care, periodontal disease can be a thing of the past. Dr. Maddahi explains how a laser works: “A laser is a device that produces a very fine, intense beam of light that renders energy. When a laser comes in contact with tissue, it causes a reaction that can remove, vaporize or shape tissue, depending on the kind of laser being used. Because the laser beam is so narrow, it allows for a precision that is just not possible with other surgical tools.”

The newest dental research and discovery has revealed that disregarded dental infections are linked to a variety of health problems. If a person allows gum disease to develop into periodontitis – which is an advanced stage of the disease – such problems as stroke and heart disease can result. Researchers have also linked periodontitis to high blood sugar levels, bacterial pneumonia, pancreatic cancer and even low birth weight as well as premature birth.

Beverly Hills family dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, will guide your dental health using the newest in advanced dental equipment and procedures employing gentle dentistry in his spa-like office setting, to assist you in avoiding numerous dental factors that can be harmful to your overall heath.

Stressing the New Developments in Dentistry

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

The history of dentistry dates back at least five thousand years. From the time of ancient Egypt, educated men have worked with the teeth. Teeth are the only guarantee of complete nutrition, yet they easily decay, and can be broken or chipped without much difficulty. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a top Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, specializes in stress-free dentistry and offers here the historical developments of dentistry.

In the times gone by, it was not uncommon that the pain of dental treatment was only slightly less than the pain of dental decay. Dentistry was therefore a “necessary evil” that had to be endured. Consider also, that in the Code of Hammurabi (1760 BC), teeth were to be knocked out as a prescribed form of punishment.

Even with the advent of anesthetics, most patients expected to undergo an unnervingly numb mouth after painful injections, smelling their teeth as they were drilled. Dr. Maddahi provides gentle dentistry in a spa-like setting, utilizing the most advanced tools and procedures that go together to present a stress-free and often completely pain-free visit to the dentist.

The expected physical stress of the dental appointment is improved by a more gentle administration of anesthetic. In those procedures where anesthetics are necessary, ‘The Wand’ is of great benefit to patients. In essence, it administers a computer-controlled dental injection, so the rate of flow of the local anesthetic is monitored and adjusted digitally. This results in the injection being slow and steady and therefore completely comfortable.

In most cases the patients of Dr. Maddahi never feel any pain of injection. Patients have normally assumed that the pain of the anesthetic injection is caused by the piercing of the skin and could not be avoided, because of the needle. This is not the case. Usually, it has been found, the pain was actually caused because the anesthetic was pushed into the skin too quickly. The Wand ensures this does not occur.

As another advance in dental care, Dr. Maddahi now employs an air drill. When possible, it replaces the metal drill, with a stream of high-pressure air and a very gentle abrasive. Patients like the fact that it is quiet and gentle, with a virtual absence of noise and the complete lack of vibration. Also, there is no burning smell because the teeth do not get hot.

An air drill is utilized for delicate work and generally will not require an anesthetic shot. This means patients are now enjoying dental work comfortably, anesthetic free, with no stress and no pain.

Dentistry of today is not what it was! An often dreaded afternoon of the past can now be one of complete joy. The entire atmosphere of the dental office is improved with Spa Dentistry. This fairly new trend combines the comforts of a posh spa with dental visits and treatments. Offering pampering and complete relaxation results in a spa-like atmosphere in the dental office!

The twenty-two years of experience that Dr. Kourosh Maddahi offers his cosmetic dentist patients, in his office in Beverly Hills, results in a beautiful natural new smile for his patients, one and all.