Lasers have revolutionized many areas of dentistry. Firstly by making some procedures entirely or nearly pain free. Additionally, laser dentistry simplifies common procedures by reducing recovery time and time spent in the office. There are procedures that may have been unbearable to some patients that are now completely tolerable.

Laser dentist, Kourosh Maddahi, DDS, explains how a laser works: ?A laser is a device that produces a very fine, intense beam of light that renders energy. When a laser comes in contact with tissue, it causes a reaction that can remove, vaporize or shape tissue, depending on the kind of laser being used. Because the laser beam is so narrow, it allows for a precision that is just not possible with other surgical tools.?

There are several different ways Dr. Maddahi has integrated dental laser techniques into his practice that bring increased benefits to the patient. For example, in the treatment of periodontal disease, dental lasers are used on infected gums. This can reduce inflammation as well as keep the area free from returning bacteria for up to 60 days ? while reducing the discomfort of other similar treatments significantly. Infected tissue that is now vaporized will then grow back bacteria free. With laser treatment and proper patient home care, periodontal disease can be a thing of the past.

Another example of laser use is during the smile makeover process. It can sometimes be beneficial to reshape the gum line and create a new look. The use of lasers in this way has been truly effective. This procedure is not only nearly or entirely pain free, but additionally the laser closes off blood vessels and sterilizes the gums instantly, eliminating bleeding and reducing swelling and recovery time. The need for anesthesia is therefore reduced or eliminated in many instances and the results are natural looking and beautiful.

The use of lasers in tooth whitening has also been amazingly innovative. The effectiveness and speed of current whitening techniques has been increased significantly through the use of lasers. The time this advancement reduces in the whitening process makes teeth whitening that much more feasible to those with tight schedules. Patients have been found to be much happier with these natural-looking whitening results.

?It is most important to us to keep on the cutting edge of dental technology?, says Beverly Hills laser dentist, Dr. Maddahi. ?The breakthroughs with lasers in patient care continue to be astounding. By using the least invasive procedures and procedures that are more effective, the benefit to our patients is huge. Less pain, less trauma, less time to heal?everybody wins!?

Dr. Maddahi and his staff have been expertly trained in the multiple applications uses of lasers in his dentistry practice and therefore he is accredited for the use of such instruments. His personal commitment to advanced dentistry and his constant endeavor for educational excellence, means participating in ongoing continuing education in dentistry including the application of dental lasers.

With the use of laser dentistry, the Beverly Hills dental office of Dr. Kourosh Maddahi provides the highest level of care ensuring his patients a safe, comfortable and satisfied visit.