How many people do you know who have unattractive teeth? Are you happy with what you see when you look in the mirror? So many people wish they had better looking teeth, but do not want to suffer through painful dental procedures or years of wearing braces. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, suggests porcelain laminate veneers. They are the simplest and quickest means of creating a more pleasing and beautiful smile. Veneers can correct spaces, broken or crooked and discolored teeth, in a short period of time, without the pain and discomfort of traditional orthodontics.

Veneers are made from a shell of porcelain, which is placed over the surface of your existing teeth. The porcelain is very thin, but extremely strong once it is bonded to your teeth. Veneers do not require the massive grinding of tooth structure that caps require, and there is no dark line apparent as there sometimes is with older caps. The porcelain material transmits light similarly to enamel, providing a life-like appearance with strength, beauty, and durability.

After a thorough discussion with Dr. Maddahi, to establish just what you wish to accomplish, your first appointment involves some minor contouring of the front teeth. Even though the porcelain veneer is extremely thin, it does add a slight thickness to the teeth. Because of this, a small amount of enamel on the surface of the tooth is gently buffed away to make room for the porcelain veneer - typically, only about a half millimeter of enamel is removed. An impression of the teeth is then taken, which will be used to create a perfect fit for the veneer.

If the buffed tooth is noticeable, a temporary veneer can be placed on it while the permanent veneers are created in a professional lab. Once they are ready, the veneers will be tested, and, if satisfactory, they are bonded in place. The process is normally painless, very fast, and provides a completely changed look. Dr. Maddahi says, ?Using porcelain veneers gives patients an immediate improvement in the appearance of their smile. Very crooked, badly stained and chipped teeth can be corrected quickly and easily. I really enjoy seeing my patients smile at their new look, and knowing that they feel relaxed and proud of their smile, rather than feeling ashamed and wanting to hide their teeth.?

The results are instant and spectacular! Veneers give you the shape, size, contour and color that you desire for your teeth, rather than what nature has given you. Often, tooth whitening is used in combination with porcelain veneers to create a perfect smile. Veneers can be cared for them just as you would your natural teeth. With daily brushing and flossing, as well as regular check-ups and cleaning, your porcelain veneers will look as good after ten years as they did originally.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS, top Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist explains, ?With the use of porcelain laminate veneers, I can completely transform the appearance of many patients? teeth. The procedure is painless and non-invasive, and it is a real solution for crooked, stained, unsightly teeth.? He continues, ?Seeing my patients thrilled with their appearance, smiling more than they ever have before, is what I most enjoy about my work.?

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi has been specializing in creating beautiful, natural smiles and superior dental health for twenty-two years and is located in Beverly Hills at 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 202 and can be reached at 310-888-7797.