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 chose 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.

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