Is there a special day ahead for you? Are you wondering what you might do that could instantly improve your looks? Are your teeth dull, yellowed or grey looking? Beverly Hills tooth whitening specialist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, can give you that result you are hoping for.

The most frequently used procedure in cosmetic dentistry is tooth whitening. Why? Because teeth whitening can give the fastest result for the least expense. Everyone looks better with whiter teeth.  The teeth that babies have are very white. Therefore a beautiful fresh smile improves appearance and makes a person look younger.

The culprits that most often cause stained teeth include tobacco products; coffee or tea; red wine; colas; soy sauce; berries; mustard or ketchup; and any other red sauce. These dull the teeth, making them yellowed or grey.

Dr. Maddahi holds to a very high standard for whitened teeth. Unfortunately, these days it is not unusual to see teeth that are unnaturally white. Inferior teeth whitening products, or dentists who fail to maintain a standard with whitening, can create a very abnormal look to a smile.

The expert eye and artistic vision that are the basis of the work done by Dr. Maddahi, result in truly beautiful and natural looking smiles. The only aspect of treatment that he considers more important than his artistic result is coordinating frankly with the patient to make certain that their needs and wants are understood and followed.

Some of the patients who come to Dr. Maddahi have a preference for a more natural white color to the smile. Yet there are patients who desire a stark, bright white look, like that of the movie stars. Whatever degree of whiteness desired can be achieved. For Dr. Maddahi, this is actually the most important part of the procedure.

Digital cosmetic imaging is the first step of most whitening procedures given at this office. The patient and the dentist can view, with a split screen, what the new smile will be, compared with what it looks like now. What a valuable tool for Dr. Maddahi to have, so that he can give the patient just the look they desire.

Dr. Maddahi only uses the most advanced, highest quality tooth whitening system available, Zoom 2 Advanced Power Plus Chairside Tooth Whitening. This system uses hydrogen peroxide to whiten the teeth. It penetrates and bleaches the tooth structure. Using a light-activated system for the process creates a faster penetration of the tooth structure, thereby accelerating the bleaching process!

It is important to realize that different skin types look better with a darker shade of white, while others may look the best with bright white. This is why is it very important to work with an artist like Dr. Maddahi. As well, existing dental work may not lighten with tooth whitener, so these teeth need to be color-matched.

Call the office today and schedule your Zoom! Teeth Whitening procedure. It takes about one hour, and you will have that beautiful natural new smile that you were looking for. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi’s Los Angeles cosmetic dentist office is located in Beverly Hills with convenient valet parking available.

Whiter teeth are most often associated with beauty and a healthy lifestyle. Grungy, dirty looking grey or yellow teeth can give a poor impression and with a simple, fast and short dental appointment, teeth can be sparkling white. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, uses only the leading whitener, Zoom® 2 Advanced Power Plus Chairside Tooth Whitening.

First impressions are greatly influenced by the smile. A person’s smile is one of the first things noticed upon a meeting with someone. Age, diet and environment are all factors that will fade a sparkling smile. After only a few years of smoking or drinking coffee and wine, certain people may find that their teeth are lacking the youthful and healthy pearly-white look they once had.

Some will give up smoking and find that despite regular brushing and dental cleanings, the teeth remain quite discolored. Many find that the original gleaming white look of their youth does not return easily. Of course, many individuals choose to continue drinking coffee, smoking, or consuming other staining foods. Unfortunately, brushing with the whitening toothpastes currently on the market will not make your teeth as white as they can be.

Over-the-counter home whitening systems can be less effective, or create an unreal or imbalanced whitening. Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi says, “Everyone loves a bright white smile, and there certainly are numerous products and procedures available to help improve the look of yours.  While some people are satisfied with the result that they get from brushing and regular cleaning at the dentist office, I recommend in-office Zoom! whitening system when my patients choose to go beyond routine maintenance to make their smile look brighter.”

The Zoom! whitening system works to lighten the staining of enamel and dentin.  (The calcified tissue around the pulp cavity of a tooth is called dentin. It makes up the bulk of the tooth and is harder and denser than bone.) This method uses of a combination of whitener product and special light wave treatments.

Once the patient is comfortably seated – with a movie to watch, if desired – the first step is to ensure the soft tissues of the mouth are not exposed. “We use a protective gel on the gums or a rubber shield to protect the soft oral tissues during chair side bleaching,” says Dr. Maddahi. “After the Zoom! gel is covering the teeth uniformly, a special bright light is directed at it for about one hour. The properties of the Zoom! teeth whitening gel and the energy produced by the light produce chemical reactions that lead to tooth whitening.”

While there are other tooth whitening alternatives available, such as at-home bleaching and whitening toothpastes, many people have found those products to be less than effective or that they just don’t work.  Dr. Maddahi explains, “We are most likely to get a natural looking, bright white smile if I am treating the patient in the office.”

One no longer has to live with off-color, dull looking teeth.  Teeth can be many shades brighter in just one office visit. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, genuinely recommends this leading whitener, Zoom 2 Advanced Power Plus Chairside Tooth Whitening.

Everyday, people are experiencing a dramatic change in their appearance simply by having their smile brightened by correcting dull or discolored teeth.   This inexpensive, fast, pain free procedure is the most commonly requested cosmetic dentistry procedure available.  Beverly Hills tooth whitening specialist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, cosmetic dentist, uses the leading whitener, Zoom!™ Advanced Power Plus Chairside Tooth Whitening system.

Lifestyle and the aging process can be visually damaging to your overall smile.  Some of your favorite foods and beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, soda, ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, berry pie or any red sauces can cause your teeth to look dull, stained, irregularly colored and consequently unattractive.   The first impression you make on people can be negatively affected by a tarnished smile.

Teeth whitening should be carefully selected.  In choosing a dentist to help you restore your teeth to a youthful healthy looking condition, it is recommended that you take into consideration the dentist’s aesthetic capabilities.  It takes a keen eye to be able to match the color between teeth so that the overall “canvas” of the mouth is uniform, natural and appealing. 

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi begins the process by carefully finding out what his patient wants in their new smile.  Some people prefer a more natural white color to the teeth, perhaps a bit off-white. Others may feel that a stark, pure white is the look they want.  Many degrees of whiteness can be accomplished and this choice is an important part of the process.

Some skin types will look better with a dimmer shade of white while others may look the best with bright white. Also, some people may have existing dental work that will affect the range of whiteness that can be achieved by the tooth whitening system. These teeth need to be color-matched and it takes an experienced dentist’s keen eye to do a fine job.

Next, before the whitening treatment begins, the choices the patient has made with the doctor’s help can be tested using digital cosmetic imaging. This allows the patient, through the use of a split screen, to see what their smile looks like in the present and what it will look like when the treatment is completed. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi and his patient will “know before they go” with respect to their plan.

The IntraOral™ camera, a very small camera in the shape of a pen, shows with clarity every tooth and gum surface in the mouth. The picture is projected onto a computer screen that both the doctor and his patient can view together. This system is also used to give the patient overall information about their mouth and gain a first hand understanding never before achieved.

Zoom! Chairside Tooth Whitening uses hydrogen peroxide to whiten the teeth by penetrating and bleaching the tooth structure where stains from foodstuffs and tobacco have accumulated.  A light-activated system accelerates penetration into the tooth structure, thereby quickening the bleaching process.

Under Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi’s impeccable eye - and by utilizing the breakthrough technology of Zoom! tooth whitening, you can have the smile you want in only one hour.

Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi knows the top reasons that his patients have come to him.  Many want to look healthy or appear younger and to simply look more attractive. 

Dr. Maddahi discusses why people come to his Beverly Hills office for porcelain veneers or tooth whitening, “Many have recently taken a photo or they have looked in the mirror and their teeth look bad.  Many realize that they just don’t smile in order to hide their teeth or they find themselves putting their hand in front of their mouth.  Some even restrict social activities because they feel their teeth look bad and are a bad reflection on them.”

Some are just inspired by what they see on television or what they see in other friends or relatives who have work done.  Dr. Maddahi continues, “They may see a makeover show and before that were hopeless.  They often see that another person had even worse teeth before and they see they can be helped.  The other thing is that sometimes my new patients have been putting off a visit to the dentist for several years.  They have an emergency and once they are here, they come to understand that dentistry has changed and that we can help them without any trauma that has been associated with dentistry.  Then they elect to take care of all their dental needs.”

One patient of Dr. Maddahi, Mrs. B., had this to say about how the dental work made a difference for her, “You can’t put it into words.  It makes such a change in your life.  It made a change not only aesthetically but functionally.  My previous dental work was replaced and aesthetically and functionally it totally improved.  Everyone notices.  ‘How much younger you look!’  I hear it all the time.  ‘You have to be a movie star to look like that!’   That’s a big improvement.  I want people to understand what a difference it can make.”

Our Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, top Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, answers the most asked questions about dental hygiene and dental health. Perhaps these are questions you have wondered, yourself?

Is it really important to brush your teeth after every meal?  “Ideally, we would all brush out teeth after every meal.  If you can’t brush after a meal, try chewing sugarless gum, to clean off the teeth.”

How often should I bleach?  “It is best not to bleach your teeth more often than once a week.  If you become aware of an increase in sensitivity, stop bleaching until all sensitivity has gone away.  Also, if you notice that your teeth begin to  look chalky white, it may mean they have been dehydrated due to too much bleaching. If you woudl like to have in-office tooth whitening in our Beverly Hills office, it takes only a few hours and is very thorough. ”

Is smoking bad for gums?   “Gum disease is characterized by inflamed gums that recede from the teeth and often leads to tooth loss.  And it has been proven that smokers are six times more likely to develop gum disease than non-smokers. Some researchers in England, observed a group of smokers with gum disease and found that the some of their symptoms improved in the ones who quit smoking during the study.”  

Why is flossing important?  “Brushing alone does not remove all plaque from your teeth and plaque can lead to tooth decay.  Flossing removes the plaque in between the teeth where a toothbrush doe not reach and it also helps to remove food that is caught between the teeth.  Flossing can help to control bad breath, also.”

Should I brush or floss first?  “It is not important whether you floss first or brush first.  Do whichever seems most logical to you.  But do floss at least once a day for two to three minutes, to be most effective.”

What makes teeth sensitive, even if no decay exists?  “Sometimes the top layer of a tooth, the enamel, has been lost or lessened.  This being the protective layer of the teeth, if it is missing it allows heat, cold, acidic or sticky foods to stimulate the nerves and cells inside the tooth, causing hypersensitivity and some discomfort. Also, receding gums can be the cause of sensitivity.”