When you go to the dentist you expect them to clean, examine and x-ray your teeth. What you do not expect is to be tested to see if you are at risk for heart disease, stroke or diabetes.
Dentists have long known bacteria can cause gum disease and other dental issues. Now, recent studies have shown [...]
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We’ve seen porcelain dental veneers on commercials and on makeover shows. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has named porcelain veneers as one of the top three cosmetic dental procedures. But what are dental veneers? And how can they improve your smile.
Porcelain dental veneers are custom-made, thin ceramic shells that are placed over the natural [...]
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According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures continues to be teeth whitening . But with so many choices from toothpastes to in-office whitening treatments, it is hard to figure out which is best for you.
The first step is understanding how teeth whitening products work. Most teeth [...]
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, specializes in smiles. For some patients, a new smile may mean porcelain veneers or full mouth reconstruction. Other patients may only need small changes that can be achieved with tooth re-contouring.
“It is amazing how a millimeter can change a smile. With re-contouring, we can transform a patient’s [...]
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Looking for a makeover, but not sure where to start? According to Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Maddahi, the best place to start is your smile. “A person’s smile is one of the first things that people notice. While veneers and crowns can provide a dramatic differences, so can small changes like teeth whitening and [...]
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At Dr. Kourosh Maddahi’s Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry office, there are several amenities that are not offered at a typical dental office. Patients can choose from a library of movies to watch on 3-D movie goggles. They can have a chair massage before their procedure. For patients who are experiencing TMJ or headaches, soft tissue [...]
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