Known best for creating completely natural, beautiful smiles, Dr. Maddahi, has an artistic eye and hand, and contemplates each patient's final smile based on function and beauty. So, although many may practice cosmetic dentistry, using the technology detailed here, the results depend partially on skill and more so on artistry employed.

Veneers can beautify your smile by improving the color and shape of one, or more, of your teeth. If teeth are chipped or beginning to wear, veneers can protect them from damage and restore their original, youthful look.

A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that bonds to a tooth, generally covering only its front and top. Veneers can be used to close spaces between your teeth, fix crooked teeth, lengthen small or mis-shaped teeth, or whiten stained teeth. The colors chosen, the degree of translucency as well as the form produced for the veneer determines how natural they look.

Poorly-shaped teeth - teeth that are both misshapen and off-color can be dramatically improved with porcelain-covered crowns. The shape and color of the crowns will need to perfectly match other teeth. In many cases the existing teeth will be cleaned and whitened to complement the use of crowns.

Precision crafted crowns and bridges are highly affordable solutions to replace or support one or more missing or seriously damaged teeth. With new materials and techniques, the procedure is much simpler and the results more aesthetically pleasing than ever before.

Historically, when teeth were lost, or had to be removed, the only answer was a bridge. But now, Dr. Maddahi offers patients a welcome alternative with dental implants. With this permanent tooth replacement, you will feel like you have your original tooth again.

Cosmetic recontouring may be another effective solution for you. Many patients are unhappy with their smile due to an unevenness of their teeth. The unevenness can be due to some teeth having a different length as a result of faulty eruption patterns, or simply a tooth having small chips at the edge that makes it look uneven. Some patients complain of having ?vampire teeth? making their smile appear harsh and ugly, so that they may have stopped smiling all together.

What makes cosmetic re-contouring so appealing?

? The relative low cost of the procedure,

? You get instant results. In the vast majority of cases, results are achieved in less than one hour - in one visit

? No anesthetic is necessary in the majority of cases, due to only minor adjustments that are being made.

It can also be combined with other procedures such as whitening or veneers and crowns to maximize the result and minimize the cost.

Dr. Maddahi uses cosmetic imaging, to ensure a perfect outcome. A digital photograph is taken of your smile and this is loaded into the cosmetic imaging software. The length, the size and the contours of the teeth can be visually altered to see any and all adjustments that can be accomplished, long before any irreversible adjustment of the teeth takes place. It is here that an artists eye can excel.

However, it is important to note that cosmetic re-contouring should not be the only treatment option being considered. Unfortunately one cannot always decide on a particular procedure solely based on its aesthetic merit.

There are sometimes instances where lack of appropriate treatment or delay in performing such treatment could cause irreparable damage. Dr. Maddahi will discuss all treatment options, going over the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can make an educated decision.

The care and understanding of Dr. Maddahi and his dentist office staff is unrivaled in Los Angeles. Call today for a complete consultation. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has been specializing in creating beautiful, natural smiles for 21 years and is located at 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 202 and can be reached at 310-888-7797.