Cosmetic dentistry has proven its worth across the world. Here, in Beverly Hills, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi helps his patients to improve their outward image and even increase their self-esteem by making over smiles in Los Angeles dentist office, using porcelain veneers.
Many adults have teeth that are crooked, out of place or widely spaced, but they are hesitant to suffer through conventional orthodontic treatment. Wearing uncomfortable metal braces for a number of years is a high price to pay for straight teeth. And often the years of an embarrassing metal smile outweigh the end result.
Even if one does go the orthodontic procedure route, other procedures may still be needed to correct stains and worn down teeth, or their shape and color, after the braces come off. Often, in order to create a truly great smile, porcelain veneers are the smart option.
Confidence in one’s appearance can make life easier and more enjoyable. A person’s physical image plays a more predominant role in life than ever before. Having the self-confidence to proudly smile affects a first impression in the workplace and in social settings.
Dr. Maddahi explains, “Using porcelain veneers provides patients with the option of immediately improving the appearance of chipped, stained, and crooked teeth. The final result gives them a great deal of happiness and satisfaction. It is a great pleasure to see my patients go instantly from hiding their teeth to being happy and smiling.”
Patients can have their smile transformed in as little as two visits. Dr. Maddahi is renowned for his beautiful, natural looking porcelain veneers. One patient says, “Braces were not an option for me. Changing my smile with porcelain veneers has changed my life. People compliment me all the time on my teeth, when I used to be ashamed to smile. I feel better and look better.”
Veneers are a porcelain material, which is bonded to the front of the teeth after a small amount of the enamel has been removed to make room for these veneers. They are used to correct the size, form, color and position of the teeth. They can remedy misalignment of overcrowded front teeth, or even close large gaps between teeth.
During the initial consultation, Dr. Maddahi preps the teeth and takes an impression of the teeth in order to create custom-made veneers. “I work with the patient to determine the best shape, color and porcelain translucency for their mouth. I want to create a completely natural looking smile,” he explains.
After the teeth are prepped, temporary laminates are put in place, while a professional lab creates the permanent, custom-fit porcelain veneers, designed by Dr. Maddahi. Upon receipt from the lab, Dr. Maddahi then attaches the custom-made veneers to the front of the teeth using a bonding material.
The high-grade porcelain used by this office is very strong, yet thin and translucent, just like real teeth. Porcelain veneers will reflect light, much like a natural tooth. Additionally, they are long-lasting and resist staining. The result is always a very natural looking, beautiful new smile.
As a top Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Maddahi works from his Beverly Hills office, providing porcelain veneers as the perfect option for people who want a straighter, brighter smile that is free of irregularities, without orthodontic braces in just a few weeks. Complete transformation is finished within a few weeks time.
