Teeth that are crooked, poorly shaped, discolored, gapped or have unattractive gum levels, can give a bad impression when one’s look is important – either socially or professionally. Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, transforms smiles in his Beverly Hills office.
The crafting of beautiful and completely natural looking smile makeovers is an art and [...]
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We all know someone who is allergic to cats, penicillin or even grass. But, did you realize that you could also be allergic to materials used in your fillings or crowns. At the office of Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, state-of-the-art testing allows him to identify the best and safest biocompatible materials for [...]
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With a wealth of information about how pesticides and pollution can affect our health, many of us are making different choices when it comes to what we eat and put in our bodies. For Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, this concern extends to what materials he uses in your mouth, which is why [...]
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Some of the procedures that a Biological Dentist perform include:
• Metal-Free Dentistry
• Strict mercury removal guidelines
• State-of-the-art air filtration and purification
• Biocompatible Testing available
• Microscopically Monitored Oral Health (MMOH)
• Digital x-rays, which use 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays
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A biological dentist works to use natural products or materials that are more compatible with the patient’s body. A biological dentist avoids using any type of metals in the mouth. This would include avoiding metals underneath the crowns or using metal crowns as well. To some extent, biological dentists may not use implants because these [...]
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Some of the lines that I have seen on the gums could be as a result of an allergic reaction to metal. I also have seen discoloration of the gum area as a result of smoking.
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I am a firm believer that the mercury content in silver fillings is not good for you. My personal preference is not to have any silver fillings.
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There are several reasons for dry mouth. There can be a systemic problem. But, the major cause of dry mouth can be breathing through the mouth instead of through the nose because of a blockage in the nasal cavity. Another reason can be because of sleeping with the mouth open. Some patients have dry mouth [...]
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Yes it does, it has freshening properties.
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Silver fillings need to be replaced because they can emit mercury vapors. Research in both Europe and the United States have shown the negative effects of silver fillings.
Gold fillings are much more durable and safe. One drawback can be the aesthetic and cosmetic aspect of the fillings. Also, if you have a combination of metal [...]
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