Beverly Hills Dentistry

With Spring just days away our thoughts turn to spring cleaning.  This year make sure to add a sunny new smile to your to-do list with a Spring Smile Makeover.  Scheduling a quick teeth-whitening procedure at the Beverly Hills office of Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, will give you a bright, natural, younger-looking, smile just in time for all your spring parties, reunions and family celebrations.

“At this time of year, many people are interested in makeovers and updating their style.  However a makeover doesn’t just mean a new wardrobe.  With a simple teeth whitening procedure, patients can enhance one of their best assets, their smiles,” explains Dr. Maddahi.

You might have noticed that over time, your teeth can start to look dull and discolored.  Often, this is due to the types of food and liquids we consume.  For example, tomato sauce, soy sauce, berries, red wine, tea, coffee and colas can all cause stains on our teeth.  In addition, cigarettes and cigars can also cause yellowish staining.  A professional teeth-whitening procedure is performed in just over an hour and can transform your teeth from stained and dull to white and bright.

At Dr. Maddahi’s office, the Zoom 2 Advanced Power Plus Chairside Tooth Whitening procedure is offered.  The procedure begins with the application of a hydrogen peroxide gel to the teeth.  The gel is then activated using a specialized light.  The gel is reapplied two to three times in 15-minute intervals to assure the best results as you relax, listen to music or watch a movie in the comfortable dental chair.  Click here to see a video featuring a teeth whitening procedure by Dr. Maddahi.

To find out more about teeth whitening or schedule a complimentary smile evaluation, contact Dr. Maddahi’s Beverly Hills office for an appointment today.

For sure, most people are not excited about going to the dentist. It is not just because they feel they have better things they would rather be doing, it’s actually a fear of the dentist that may keep them away. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Los Angeles family dentist, with an office in Beverly Hills, wishes to change that.

A survey was recently conducted by the National Institute for Consumer Education that found that 82% of people have a fear of the dentist. Of those surveyed, 68% said their fear is because of injections. It’s the needles and the pain of the injection that they resist. There were 53% of them who said that they do not like the post-operative numbness.

“I have always wanted to revolutionize dentistry. We strive for the fastest, best results with the least pain”, explains Dr. Maddahi. “I research every newly released advanced dental tool, system, procedure and all new equipment, searching for solutions. In the past few years, there have been some revolutionary breakthroughs in dental procedures and equipment.”

Anesthesia injections are most often needed to assist the high-speed drill that is employed to remove decay. Now there’s drill-free dentistry. Air-abrasion, a new technology, which acts like a mini-sandblaster, can accurately remove dental decay with a fine aluminum oxide (baking soda) powder. With air-abrasion there’s no vibration, no burning smell (the teeth never get hot), no whining drills, and no anesthetic required.

At Dr. Maddahi’s office he pairs drill-free dentistry with DIAGNOdent, an advanced laser system that detects decayed areas prior to their appearance as a hole on the surface of the tooth. DIAGNOdent locates decayed areas that x-rays will not detect.

Without this advanced dental tool, a dentist has to remove healthy tooth structure in order to clear even a tiny cavity in a tooth. This new micro-dentistry solution gently removes the decay, with the new air abrasion technique, and avoids any loss of healthy tooth structure.

Just recently, Dr. Maddahi added another truly revolutionary new system, the Waterlase MD Turbo. “We are accomplishing our dentistry procedures faster than ever with less pain, less waiting and less recovery time. This accomplishes the highest standard ever in laser dentistry.”

This brand new state-of-the-art laser works like a high-speed drill, but never touches the tooth. It uses laser energy and a gentle spray of water, performing dental work without any heat, vibration or pressure.

The advanced Waterlase MD Turbo is a cool laser. The speed of this new high-tech laser is nearly equal to that of a high-speed drill. Traditionally, a laser was intrinsically heat based. Waterlase is the only cool laser used in dentistry – which therefore means no more burning to remove tissue and bone. No burning means less pain and faster recovery time. Many patients have found they can now get a cavity filled without the use of any anesthesia.

This new laser is also used in the treatment of periodontal disease to significantly shrink inflammation. It is used in the crown lengthening procedure. This is now achieved with less recovery time and much less pain than earlier-used methods. Gum recontouring is also now far faster, with less pain and far more rapid healing.

With these new tools and techniques, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is accomplishing his ambition to provide faster, better dental procedure results with the least pain. His Los Angeles cosmetic dentist office is conveniently located in Beverly Hills. Call Dr. Maddahi today for a free initial consultation.

Brushing teeth twice a day, or preferably after every meal, is a fundamental activity for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. It is certainly basic to circumventing the tooth decay that can lead to cavities and ultimately root canals, or even tooth loss.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills family dentist, gives guidance on this essential health routine with every patient he sees. What a person eats, and how long it then remains in the mouth, is an important factor in dental health. The teeth are most distressed by any sugars, including the natural sugars found in fruit and dairy products.

Recently a survey was conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. It found that American adults felt their oral health care habits fell short of recommended guidelines. Many also said they forego at least one of the three basic oral hygiene habits – brushing and flossing at least once a day and annual cleanings.

The public surveyed did say they know why they need to take care of their teeth. The most common reasons among Americans for brushing their teeth are to keep the gums and teeth healthy (84 percent). 80 percent said they brush to clean the teeth of food and other debris. Almost half of those surveyed said that they have not had their teeth cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist within the past year.

A few somewhat humorous facts: 77 percent of adults brush their teeth more thoroughly than usual before they see the dentist (Imagine that!). Also, 73 percent of American adults would not be involved with someone who did not brush at least once a day. 41 percent say their partner has to brush twice per day.

There are so many choices of brushes when shopping in the dental aisle. According to Dr. 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 to scrub them.”

“An electric toothbrush may help those who have difficulty brushing their teeth,” he 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.”

Flossing is also, of course, very important but frequently neglected. There are many types of floss to choose from: waxed, unwaxed, flat, ribbon, flavored, etc. Finding flossing implements that one likes can be very practical and for some they make flossing easier. Dr. Maddahi feels that the type of floss that is used is not important, as long as flossing is done daily.

Tooth decay can actually eat away from the tooth’s surface to the nerve in the center of the tooth in only a year. This is why regular dental checkups are necessary to maintaining good health. Dr. Maddahi suggests two check-ups per year.

Los Angeles family dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi reminds his patients, “Eating good foods, brushing and flossing daily will help to avoid the decay that leads to cavities and root canals.” Make sure to plan regular visits to a dentist such as Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, in his Beverly Hills dentist office.

Lyricist Martin Charnin once wrote, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.”  For the past 25 years, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Cosmetic Dentist in Beverly Hills, has seen how a smile can transform someone’s life by helping numerous patients discover their beautiful smiles with porcelain veneers.

Dr. Maddahi has an international reputation as an expert in porcelain veneer procedures in Beverly Hills.  His extensive technical and aesthetic experience allows him to create natural, healthy looking smiles in as little as two appointments.  “Today, patients have so many choices when it comes to their smile.  Porcelain veneers come in a variety of tooth-colored shades and can be sculpted so they match the patient’s existing tooth structure for a natural look.  And, with digital cosmetic imaging, the patient can preview their new smile before the procedure is even started,” Dr. Maddahi explains.

A dental veneer is individually crafted based on the patient’s tooth structure.  Porcelain is Dr. Maddahi’s veneer material of choice because of its strength, durability and natural look.  Once the veneer is completed, the thin porcelain shell is then bonded to the tooth so it covers the front and top of the natural tooth.  Veneers can be used to solve several dental issues including closing gaps between teeth, lengthening small or broken teeth, reshaping crooked or malformed teeth and whitening discolored, yellowed or stained teeth.  Click here to see Dr. Maddahi transform a patient’s smile with dental veneers.

Dr. Maddahi begins each of his veneer procedures by choosing the best quality materials and using the best technology available including ShadeVision, a computerized system that matches the color and tone of the patient’s existing teeth.  And, now, Dr. Maddahi offers the latest in veneer technology, the Nano Veneer.  This ultra- thin veneer is less than a half a millimeter thick and is created in layers to assure a natural translucent look.

So, when you are ready to “dress-up” your smile, contact Dr. Maddahi for a complimentary smile evaluation.

What do you get when you mix state-of-the-art dental technology with a spa-like atmosphere?  You get the world-class offices of Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi.

Dr. Maddahi treats his patients like VIPs and it starts before you walk in the door with convenient, complimentary valet parking just steps from his Beverly Hills’ office located between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard.  In a few minutes you are seated in the gallery-like waiting room, where you are offered a selection of teas and beverages before being escorted to the examination room.  Dr. Maddahi limits the number of patients he see daily, scheduling only one patient at a time so he can focus exclusively on your dental needs, without making you wait.

Known as a gentle dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi utilizes cutting-edge technology to diagnose and treat your dental issues quickly and painlessly.  Thorough examinations include a series of digital dental X-rays, which are available for review just seconds after they are taken on chair-side screens.  If needed, an IntraOral Camera is used to allow Dr. Maddahi and his team to closely examine your mouth and teeth.  Dr. Maddahi goes the extra step by using the high resolution, 40x by 1600x Trinocular Compound Microscope to test the both the number and types of bacteria in the mouth, so he may identify any signs of gum disease or other periodontal issues.

And, there is no need to worry when treatments are needed, Dr. Maddahi uses the new Waterlase MD system, a cool laser that lets him remove dental decay, re-contour the gums or treat periodontal issues painlessly without burning or damaging dental tissue, like a traditional dental drill.  Many patients have found that they can have cavities worked on with little or no anesthesia and little post-op pain or swelling using this high-tech laser dental device.  Click here to see a recent KCBS/KCAL interview on the Waterlase method featuring Dr. Maddahi.

So, if you are looking for the best in gentle dentistry in the Brentwood, West Los Angeles, Century City, Pacific Palisades, Encino, West Hollywood or Los Angeles, make an appointment to see Dr. Maddahi.  Contact us today for a complimentary dental consultation.

Choosing a dental procedure to fix a broken tooth, filling or other dental trouble is not always easy, but when choosing, it’s important to know that each dentist is known for a level of quality, a fact that is not always obvious from their location or even their advertisements.

The goal of the Beverly Hills office of Los Angeles dentists, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi and Dr. Paul O’Malley, is to provide each patient with long-lasting comfortable results. They not only want to improve smiles, raise their patients’ self-confidence and overall health, but also want their patients to keep their teeth for a lifetime.

This office is unique in many, many ways. To begin with a veneer, crown, onlay or inlay are not the same from one dentist office to another. Sure, they are spelled and pronounced identically, but that is where any similarity ends. Principally, the level of service and expertise involved in their production can be vastly different.

Both Dr. Maddahi and Dr. O’Malley have been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. Each of these advanced, highly proficient dentists have spent these years of practice staying ahead of the curve on dental technical progression.

Concentrating on innovation and technical expertise, the dental work done by these doctors is therefore, often way beyond the quality of work done by an ordinary dentist.

Each crown, inlay, onlay or veneer is all porcelain and has a superior cosmetic color. This office screened hundreds of labs to find one that used the strongest, most natural allergy-free materials. They work only with master dental technicians who are recognized as artists in their field.

This office utilizes a specially screened lab that is proven to make the new inlay, onlay, crown, or veneer perform, look and feel precisely like a beautiful, natural tooth! The dental materials used are free of metals and shown to be least reactive by numerous reports and studies.

Least-reactive materials mean allergy-resistant, rating in the 98% range for whole body compatibility. Through biocompatible testing these doctors select the correct brand of bonding, porcelain, and cement suitable for each patient.

Should the patient need to take out old silver amalgam fillings that contain mercury, Dr. Maddahi’s office only uses extremely safe mercury removal guidelines. This is in order to ensure maximum safety for health. The office uses five kinds of suction as well as air purified rooms which will provide the healthiest environment possible.

Conservative preparation of a tooth for dental procedures utilizes conservative, minimally invasive methods of preparation. This means that more of the tooth is retained through less grinding down of the tooth, thereby increasing longevity.

Nano veneers, meaning ‘ultra-thin’, are offered and used whenever possible. veneers, inlays, onlays and crowns utilize these minimal preparation methods, and same-day service is possible in many cases.

At this office, the standard for crowns is of conforming to a natural size, shape and color, which also means maximum comfort for you! No more bulky crowns. Also, the crowns are x-rayable – unlike conventional crowns, making it possible to see under and through them at future visits. This permits the dentist to catch any future problem earlier.

Using a digital bite recorder, exact bite adjustments are made. No more blue articulation paper or waxes that allow for guesswork, as this is not exact science. Using the digital bite recorder most often results in better comfort and stress free biting and function.

At this Beverly Hills office of Los Angeles dentists, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi and Dr. Paul O’Malley, natural looking, new smiles are created that improve overall health and often, raise self-confidence.

Oh no, not another cavity!  You have been dreading this moment.  Now comes the noisy drilling, that smell, and the numb, uncomfortable feeling, not to mention the swelling.  If only there was another way, an easier way to treat cavities.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a painless dentist in Beverly Hills, has the solution.  Dr. Maddahi now uses the WaterLase MD Turbo system to treat cavities and other dental issues at his office.  This state-of-the-art technology allows the doctor to treat a cavity in as little as ten minutes.

The WaterLase MD Turbo laser, also known as a cool laser, differs from a traditional dental drill in many ways.  This quiet laser drill does not generate heat or cause vibration as it removes the damaged tooth structure, this reduces soft tissue damage like swelling or bleeding so little or no anesthetic is needed.  Now a patient is able to have a cavity filled in a matter of minutes with no pain.

Recently, Dr. Maddahi was featured on CBS/KCAL News demonstrating this new, advanced cool laser dental technology; click here to see the full report.

For more information about painless dentistry visit Dr. Maddahi’s Beverly Hills office for a complimentary dental consultation.  And, when you mention that you saw Dr. Maddahi on CBS / KCAL news within the next 30 days you will receive 20% off any filling done with the new WaterLase MD Turbo. Contact our office for an appointment today.

Once the decision to fix a smile is made, one might assume any dilemma is over. Not the case for many patients. Far too often we see friends, relatives and work associates who have had poor dental work, especially from unnatural looking smile makeovers.

Should a patient choose Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, top Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, and visit his Beverly Hills office he can relax, as he is the hands of one of the finest cosmetic artists, who works closely with the patient to see to a very natural-looking and beautifully matched new smile makeover.

There are several significant points to regard when considering cosmetic dentistry. First, the dentist’s credentials and continuing education should be considered. Dr. Maddahi has almost twenty-five years forging the high-tech path of dentistry. He attended both UCLA and USC.

With the super-highway of high-tech dentistry at full speed, it’s very important the dentist chosen is taking advantage of the newest and most advanced dental tools for their patients. Dr. Maddahi is a technical enthusiast and keeps way ahead of the curve.

The color chosen for veneers, crowns, caps, bridge or implants must be exactly matched to the existing teeth. Teeth are naturally polychromatic, and color variation is important in avoiding a fake or artificial look. How the light plays on the teeth is affected by the internal contrast of colors that help create a very real and vital look to the teeth.

Surface texture is also very important, and helps to break up light reflections and make the veneers, crowns, caps, bridges or implants look far more natural. Digital Cosmetic Imaging is used so each patient can see a computerized split image photograph of his or her smile and a simulation of their smile after the work is completed.

“The appearance of their mouth and smile can be altered to fit what would be pleasing to them.” Dr. Maddahi explains. “This is made possible with porcelain and composite tooth colored materials perfectly designed to intimately match their tooth structure. With cosmetic imaging the patient can see the future of their smile before they begin.”

These days missing teeth are handled through several solutions. Most commonly, implants are used to replace teeth. Also, a bridge can be built between two teeth. At the office of Dr. Maddahi, same-day implants are offered in many cases.

“Understanding your choices in dentistry is important for a patient.”, says Dr. Maddahi. “I try to spend as much time as needed with my patients discussing options before moving forward with a plan.”

Jagged teeth can be reshaped (contouring) and this can often be done with no anesthesia. If a tooth is slightly decayed or chipped, then a composite resin that matches the tooth may be bonded onto the area. Bonding may also be used to cover the entire outside of a tooth to change the color and shape or to close spaces between teeth.

Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has been specializing in creating beautiful, natural smiles in his Beverly Hills dentist office for almost 25 years.

A visit to Dr. Kourosh Maddahi‘s office is a visit to the future of painless dentistry in Los Angeles.  It starts right when you walk in the door.  Many patients have said that Dr. Maddahi’s office looks more like a spa or an art gallery giving the office a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

As you are settled into the dental chair and your dental cleaning begins, you’ll notice that a number of advanced diagnostic tools are used to insure a thorough dental exam.  Digital x-rays allow Dr. Maddahi’s team to identify any dental issues quickly.  These x-rays are safer than traditional dental x-rays, with 90% less exposure to radiation, and are can be viewed on the in-room computer screen in a matter of seconds.  Other diagnostic tools include the DIAGNOdent, a laser system that detects areas decay that have developed deep below the surface of the tooth, and mini cameras, which give close-up views of typically hard to see areas of your teeth, mouth and gums.

When dental issues, like cavities, are found, Dr. Maddahi assures you that the treatment will be as painless as possible.  This is due to revolutionary dental technology, like the WaterLase MD Turbo.  The WaterLase MD™ Turbo is a cool laser that is used to drill for cavities instead of a traditional dental drill.  The quiet laser system minimizes discomfort because it does not produce heat or cause vibrations.  This lessens the amount swelling and bleeding typically associated with a cavity procedure and lets Dr. Maddahi use little or no anesthetic during this fast treatment.  The result, a gentle dental experience that is quick, comfortable and painless.

Recently, Dr. Maddahi was asked to demonstrate the cool laser technology on CBS/KCAL, click here to see his interview and a painless procedure.

Contact our office today to if you have questions or would like more information about painless dentistry in Los Angeles.  Dr. Maddahi offers complimentary dental consultations and, for the next 30 days, when you mention that you saw Dr. Maddahi on CBS/KCAL you will receive 20% off any filling done with the new WaterLase MD Turbo

Once a new smile design is chosen and the teeth have been sized, colored and placed – there’s a final step that ensures highest quality of a smile makeover. Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, uses a digital bite recorder in his Beverly Hills dentist office, in order to perfect the bite with any work he does.

He likes to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to high-tech equipment and procedures. Without proper tools for inspection, dentistry can be a guessing game, not a true science. Dr. Maddahi is renowned for the beautiful and natural new smiles he creates for his patients every day.

A digital bite recorder is a computerized bite sensor. It shows the dentist the order in which the teeth bite down on one another, and how much pressure is being exerted. It has particularly important application with multiple crown cases, as the dentist can swiftly create a stable bite without repeated visits back to the office for additional adjustments.

Dr. Maddahi explains, “When working on a smile makeover case, I am often fitting several crowns at a time. I use the T-Scan II to digitally record the patient’s bite. I used to estimate the bite, using articulation paper or waxes. It was not until I saw the accuracy of this high-tech device that I could really control that the bite. Now my work is much faster and very exact.”

The T-Scan II, Occlusal Analysis Solution, which is made by Tekscan, graphically displays both forceful and time premature contacts to the dentist, for predictable occlusal control during adjustment of crowns and veneers. Thereby, accurate evaluation and access occlusion (the spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed), including the depth of the mark, its surface area, amount of force, and the contact timing sequence are obtained.

This high-tech device contains 1370 cell sensors in its bite recording surface. This recording is then analyzed by viewing it on a computer screen. The exact sequence of the bite is discerned digitally and the dentist then is able to make exact adjustments to the crown or veneer.

Dr. Maddahi continues, “The T-scan produces graphic images that are valuable tools for the dentist, and wonderful visuals that help me to show the patient their occlusal trouble and to help them better understand the solutions we offer. One of my goals is to get my patients in and out in the shortest time possible, and avoid return appointments.”

Dr. Maddahi continues, “Once the patient’s smile has been transformed into a beautiful natural look, I want to ensure that the new teeth are completely comfortable. It is important to make sure that the cosmetic dentist you choose has state of the art equipment, including a digital bite recorder. In fact, where cosmetic dentistry is concerned, you are in the realm of aesthetics, so it only makes sense that the dentist you choose is both an artist and a dentist.”

Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, ensures he stays abreast of all new technical advances in dentistry. This not only simplifies but also improves his patient care in cosmetic dentistry and routine dental procedure.