Sometimes all the available choices in dentistry are confusing… Fillings, implants, whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding… what do I need??? Let’s go over a very common choice, dental bridges.

Dental bridges are used to fill gaps in the mouth when teeth have fallen out or have been removed due to periodontal disease, injury or decay. When a person is missing a tooth, it can really have an effect on self-confidence. Missing teeth create an unbalance in existing mouth structures leading to additional bone loss, jaw stress, TMJ problems and headaches. Speech can also be affected when a person has a missing tooth.

Our Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, one of Los Angeles’ premier cosmetic dentists, operates from our state-of-the-art Beverly Hills office, and he’s taken dental bridgework to a new utmost standard. He utilizes effective technology such as Shade vision, computerized tone and color matching of existing teeth, and The Wand – a slow-feeding anesthetic delivery system for virtually painless procedure. As an acknowledged expert, his results are nothing less that outstanding.

Typically, fixed bridges or partial bridges are used to replace missing teeth. A fixed bridge is a replacement tooth that is attached to the surrounding teeth by placing porcelain crowns on those teeth and fastening the artificial tooth to those crowns. This is the favored solution and the porcelain work done by Dr. Maddahi is natural looking and results in a beautiful new smile!

A partial bridge is a denture-like plastic or metal structure that has the missing tooth or teeth attached which slides into the mouth and is removable for cleaning. Partials may not look as natural and do need to be removed and thoroughly cleaned every day.

Your teeth can be misshapen, discolored or misaligned. They can be stained from foods, wine, coffee, cigarettes or medicines. Afraid to smile? Embarrassed to be caught laughing in front of a group of people? Wishing you could fix your teeth, but just not sure how to really get what you want?

Previously dentistry let some people down – poorly replaced teeth, mercury fillings or low quality (fake-looking) porcelain veneers – could serve to a person’s detriment. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, one of the Los Angeles area premier cosmetic dentists, is located in Beverly Hills. 

How does a “new smile” begin? Through extensive and personal consultation, Dr. Maddahi answers a patient’s questions and then partners with them to craft the new look that the patient can see and agree with. This is achieved through state-of-the-art computer imaging and skilled modeling so there is no mystery as to what results will be obtained.

Once the decision is made existing teeth can be resurfaced and reshaped using porcelain veneers. Veneers are durable and are fused to the teeth. Dentists such as Dr. Maddahi can easily and skillfully transform the shape of teeth in this manner, filling gaps, eliminating imperfections and creating color that could not otherwise be obtained.

As needed, teeth will be removed, relocated or replaced, at times using dental implants which are artificial roots that create a stable, durable and permanent base for new, custom created, teeth. These teeth are color matched to existing teeth and are made of advanced dental porcelains, virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Overall, teeth can be dramatically enhanced by tooth whitening techniques. Dr. Maddahi recommends the use of Zoom! Whitening System for a state-of-the-art whitening process, to make teeth that are many shades brighter which can be achieved quickly – commonly up to 8 shades whiter, in one treatment. Alternately, laser tooth whitening is a non-invasive chemically free treatment that produces near-instant results. 

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. With these and other state-of-the-art technology coupled with the skilled, artistic eye of Los Angeles area cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a new look is now rapidly obtainable.

Who doesn’t long for a perfect smile? Looking in the mirror or catching our smile in a photo can cause a moment of depression. And when everyone on television, in movies and shown in the magazines have GREAT TEETH it’s very hard to ignore. A few short visits to Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, can change all that around!

While many of us don’t have a perfect smile naturally, these days ANYONE can get one, with the help of a cosmetic dentist.  If you have been considering ways to brighten your smile or improve some imperfections, there couldn’t be a better time. The advances in dental materials and cosmetic dental procedures in recent years offer results of near-perfect teeth that are close to being as strong as the originals.

“I have been performing cosmetic dentistry procedures on clients for many years,” details Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi. “But we’ve seen such advancement in materials and techniques in the last decade, that we are able to create more lasting, and less costly, enhancements to peoples’ smiles. The breakthroughs have been remarkable.”

Even if you are one of the lucky ones who have never needed braces, the everyday effects of aging and habits such as drinking coffee or red wine can create staining, discoloration or just an overall dull look to the teeth. Some get tired of looking at their dental flaws, large or small, such as small chips or rough spots, unmatching tooth shape, teeth that are wide apart or gapped, or even cavities that are filled with silver or gold fillings. Many procedures are available ranging from simple teeth whitening to full or partial mouth reconstructions with porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns.

One patient describes her experience.  “My entire adult life I have hated my teeth. I waited all these years, just not trusting the cosmetic dental developments and now I know that it was the right time.  It took only a few hours and three visits to have the smile I have always wanted with porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns.  Actually, to a have a smile better than I ever dreamed of. Every day I look in the mirror and am overjoyed with the look that I now have.  And the people I run into are amazed at how I look.  They don’t always notice what is different but tell me I look younger or thinner. I can’t thank Dr. Maddahi enough.”

For patients who have difficulty due to missing and broken teeth, our Beverly Hills implant dentist procedures offer freedom in smiling, talking and eating.

I remember my grandfather who had to take out his dentures each night and put them next to the bed. I once was at a rehearsal for a play and this poor man got so into his lines that his teeth literally flew out of his mouth! (He was playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol. I can’t imagine how careful he was from then on – he did a hundred shows that season!)

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, who is a leading implant dentist in the Beverly Hills area, has worked tirelessly for twenty-one years to bring his patients new, beautiful smiles. He insists upon using state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry when delivering dental implants, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening, offering the ultimate in top-quality dentistry.

Many people have newfound freedom with the permanence and stability afforded by dental implants. Yes, dentures and bridges are reliable and proven devices, but life is found to be much easier with implants. In this procedure small posts or artificial ‘roots’ are surgically fixed into the gum. On these posts, a new artificial crown or tooth is placed, instantly creating a freedom with eating, talking and smiling that makes them a very attractive option.

Where teeth are extremely discolored, misshaped or damaged, Dr. Maddahi uses porcelain veneers to craft a new tooth surface. This then enhances tooth form as well as sculpting a more pleasing or functional position. He also uses veneers to restore teeth with scratches, pits and chips, leaving the teeth looking more beautiful than ever but very natural. This veneer material is very durable and lasting.

To ensure that the new teeth match perfectly, Dr. Maddahi uses Shade Vision technology which will precisely analyze tooth color and shade. Ideally the existing teeth are whitened with the new Zoom! Teeth Whitening System, since teeth do discolor and stain over time. Wine, tea, coffee, cigarettes and certain foods can discolor the teeth, leaving them dull and appearing unhealthy or old.

Dr. Maddahi operates with this technology as a master technician and artist. He is acknowledged as possessing a rare artistic talent for dental makeovers.