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So I have bad breath and I'm trying to work on it. I brush twice a day and use mouthwash twice a day and I still have very bad breath!!!! Help? I know brushing your tounge can help and I think I need to brush farther back, but I can't because anymore and I'll touch my uvula. Is that too far back? Can anyone help with bad breath in general?

I would also check with your dentist to see if your gums have any infection going on. The bacteria that cause that disease smell very bad. If you have tartar under the gums that you can't see, you can brush all day long, floss tongue scrape, swish w listerine and that smell will not go away! You have to have that tartar physically removed by a professional. Also, if you have a tooth that is decayed, that can smell bad. Huge tonsils with pits can also create a sulfuric smell. The best toothpaste and rinse I have found for breath is Crest Pro Health. Breath RX also has an amazing tongue scraper and it can be washed in the dishwasher.

Also, sweet-smelling fruity acetone breath could be a sign of diabetes.

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The local dentist has a special if i get my teeth cleaned they do a free teeth whitening, anyone ever done one of these?
I use crest white strips on & off not consistent to see change as the strips are a sloppy process.

Yeah, the whitening done by dentist are often the best.. But there's also other ways you can to it yourself.

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How do we know when we need a filling?

I have only started having caries now and I'm 26 years old. I don't know how because I have pretty good dental hygiene. Also, the ones I have a just tiny black dots on the crown of some teeth. Thanks!

Yes there are adults who have never had a cavity. My father died at the age of 74 without one cavity. I am 44 and have never had one. It is mostly heredity that determines how strong your teeth are and how resistant they are to decay, as evidenced by your developing cavities despite having good dental habits, and my being pretty lazy about flossing, but have never had a cavity.

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There’s something about a big smile. Especially a big smile that
shows beautiful white teeth. A bright white smile says
“healthy”, and admit it, people with beautiful white teeth
somehow even look happier. A whiter smile can make a person more
confident and outgoing in social situations. Unfortunately most
of us don’t have the whitest smile that we could. Years of
drinking dark colored beverages such as coffee, tea, soda, and
red wine, smoking, and aging take their toll on the color of
tooth enamel. The great news is that today anyone can have a
dazzling white smile.

Teeth whitening has become the most common form of cosmetic
dentistry performed. It’s a very simple and fairly inexpensive
way to greatly improve your smile. There are several ways to
whiten your teeth depending on the amount of money you want to
spend, and your level of patience. You can choose from tooth
whitening gels and whitening toothpaste, bleaching strips,
bleaching gel with a fitted mouth tray, or laser teeth
whitening. Laser teeth whitening is sometimes called in-office
bleaching. Of all these different types of alternatives laser
teeth whitening is the fastest way to a white smile, it’s also
the most expensive. A one hour teeth whitening session generally
runs around $600.00.

Laser teeth whitening is considered the top of the line
treatment. It takes about one hour. The dentist applies a bleach
solvent containing hydrogen peroxide to the teeth. You will find
that hydrogen peroxide is found in all teeth whitening products.
The higher the amount of hydrogen peroxide the faster the tooth
whitening will take place. Once the bleach is on the teeth the
teeth are subjected to a light source, usually a laser. This
laser activates the hydrogen peroxide. This application is left
on your teeth for twenty minutes. This process is then repeated
two more times before you are done.

Of course, the results you receive from any tooth whitening
system will fade over time. Trying to avoid dark colored drinks
and not smoking will help you enjoy the results longer

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Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, is dedicated to creating beautiful, natural smiles. â??I had one patient come in with her gums bleeding, teeth cracked, missing and broken. In four weeks I made her a full mouth reconstruction. She was so elated. She sat there crying, saying â??youâ??ve changed my life, youâ??ve saved my life.â?? Thereâ??s nothing that would replace that kind of acknowledgment from a patient. Thatâ??s what I live for.â?

We have all seen friends or co-workers with a mouth full of dental work and the teeth look unnatural; perhaps too big, too small or just the wrong style. Dr. Maddahi explains his methodology, â??When I look at a patient, I am not just looking at their teeth. I am looking at their whole face, how to make that smile to match their personality, the symmetry of their face.â?

This combination of art and dentistry has made Dr. Maddahi one of Los Angeles’ leading cosmetic dentists. Additionally, he is very interested in what his patients want, what they suggest and that they are most comfortable with. He uses state-of-the-art digital cosmetic imaging equipment that he and the patient consult to find the best new smile for them. This will display a computerized split image photograph of the patientâ??s smile. On the top half of the screen is the current smile and on the bottom is a digital simulation of the smile after the work has been completed, allowing an immediate decision on cosmetic dentistry to be done.

There are numerous choices for a patient who would like a smile makeover. Some simply need teeth whitening. Others might want a few new teeth to match the rest of their mouth. The choices are many, including porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, teeth whitening, cosmetic implants, bridges, recontouring, composite bonding, porcelain inlays, porcelain onlays and dentures.

Dr. Maddahiâ??s office uses other high-tech equipment like a painless system that uses air instead of metal to drill teeth, for new decay on a tooth. Digital x-rays that cut down the time the patient is in the dental office. It takes three seconds for an X-ray image to transfer to the computer screen. Using digital X-rays the dentist has the ability to magnify, colorize, and alter the density of the image. He also uses IntraOral Cameras, which are small pen-shaped cameras that magnify every tooth and gum surface in the mouth.

â??I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands,â? Dr. Maddahi explains, â??so dentistry was a natural career choice for me. And I’ve been focused from the beginning. When I started my formal education, I made a commitment to excellence and I continue that commitment today.â?

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has been specializing in creating beautiful, natural smiles for 20 years and is located in Beverly Hills at 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 202 and can be reached at 310-888-7797.

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A digital bite recorder is a computerized bite sensor that tells the dentist which tooth hits first and the amount of pressure being exerted. It has special use in multiple crown cases, whereby the patient achieves a stable bite without having to return to the office for multiple adjustments. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, feels this is where cutting edge dentistry is most advanced today.

He explains, â??When working on a smile makeover case, I am often fitting several crowns at a time. I use the T-Scan II to digitally record the patientâ??s bite. When I used to use articulation paper or waxes, my work was often reduced to guesswork. I did not really realize that until I saw the accuracy of this high-tech device and now my work is even faster and very exact.â?

The T-Scan II, Occlusal Analysis Solution, which is made by Tekscan, allows dentists to accurately evaluate and access occlusion (spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed), including the depth of the mark, its surface area, amount of force, and the contact timing sequence that results as that paper mark is made. The software graphically displays both forceful and time premature contacts to the user for predictable occlusal control during adjustment procedure.

Further, there are 1370 cell sensors in the bite recording surface. This recording can be replayed on the computer screen to see the exact sequence of the bite so the dentist can make the exact adjustments.

Dr. Maddahi continues, â??The T-scan produces graphic images that are valuable tools for the dentist and wonderful visuals that help me to show the patient their occlusal trouble and understand better the solutions we offer. One of my goals is to get my patients in and out the shortest time possible and avoid return appointments. If I have patients who want a whole new smile they often can get that in several appointments.â?

There are currently 1,397 dentists in the US and approximately 2,500 in the world that have the T-scan. There are roughly 310,000 dentists practicing in the US. That means 0.004448 dentists in the US use it. There are only 163 in California who have it.

Yvette Gonzales is relieved she had her work done by Dr. Maddahi, â??I want to thank you, Dr Maddahi, and your staff for my beautiful smile. Growing up I was always self-conscious about my teeth. I have never smiled like I have since you changed my smile. Your work is phenomenal. What you did to my teeth is a masterpiece. I have never felt so comfortable and so at home in a dentist’s office. Everyone treated me like I was family.â?

Dr. Maddahi explains the effects of a dental makeover, â??When you think of a smile makeover you might think of Cinderella. And well, you should. To go from hiding your smile, to smiling with confidence, makes all the difference in the world for a personâ??s life. It can mean the difference between having a dream life or living in seclusion â?? no joke. But after the smile has been transformed into a beautiful natural look, the mouth still needs to be 100% comfortable. Consequently, it is important to make sure that the cosmetic dentist you choose has all the state of the art equipment including a digital bite recorder. In fact, where cosmetic dentistry is concerned, you are in the realm of aesthetics, so it only makes sense that the dentist you choose is both an artist and a dentist.â?

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has been specializing in creating beautiful, natural smiles for 20 years and is located in Beverly Hills at 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 202 and can be reached at 310-888-7797.

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Breath fresheners are simple to find, and if you’re looking for different ways to stop bad breath and keep your mouth fresh throughout the day, you can discover temporary remedies at your local drug store, or even in your cupboard. Here are some unique ideas for fresh breath that you may want to try.

The first thing you should seek is a breath freshener that will neutralize the odor and bacteria in your mouth. It is essential to recognize that some bacteria and germs are ‘good’, and help the pH balance in your mouth to remain stable. Mints like Ice Breakers or mints from the California Mints company include ingredients that will help your mouth to feel clean and fresh by removing ‘bad’ bacteria and odors from the mouth. There are also breath strips that you can use as well. Since they dissolve in the mouth naturally, you can use them even if you have to speak for long periods of time.

You should also be sure that there is not a lot of sugar in the mints and breath fresheners that you are using. This will help you to make sure that the effects of your breath fresheners do not disappear over time-which can be bad if you have a job that requires you to speak to people up close all day. The sugars can also do more harm than good to your teeth and gums over time. Natural oils and herbs will remove the impurities in your mouth and in your body without added sugar. Things that you can grow in your own garden, such as parsley, cloves, anise, or citrus plants will help you to purify the body of impurities, and to clear the intestines so that odors from the body will not reach the mouth.

You can also combine these oils or herbs with your drinking water, so that you can sip on it throughout the day and not have to worry about having fresh breath if you have to interact closely with people. These types of breath fresheners are also cost-effective, so you won’t have to worry about spending a great deal of money to stop bad breath and keep your breath fresh. And, since you can grow many of these plants yourself (you can find seeds at a local garden store) you can use as much as you want for as long as you want. Of course, brushing and flossing will help you to keep your breath fresh for long periods of time as well.

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Every one wants a whiter brighter smile. Due to age, smoking or caffeine, teeth can end up stained and yellow looking. Putting up with discolored teeth is a thing of the past and so is hiding your smile. With so many different options available, it is possible to find teeth whitening systems to suit anyone and any budget.

Before trying any teeth whitening options, it is advisable to seek the opinion of an oral health care professional who can advise you on which teeth whitening products are the best option for you and your teeth. Below are some of the many options that are available so that you can compare teeth whitening systems.

Laser Bleaching

There are a few popular laser-bleaching methods available. Feed back from other users is quite positive. Laser bleaching is a recommended procedure by oral heath professionals as well as many users.

Zoom

Zoom is a laser whitening gel with a special light that penetrates the teeth, breaking up stains and teeth discoloration, treatments take around 1 hour. The results of this treatment are immediate. This type of teeth whitening system is approved by many oral health care professionals and is done under their supervision. Zoom is very safe with very few complications or side effects and relatively painless. Whiteness will vary among different people depending on the structure and condition of teeth before the procedure.

Brite Smile

Brite smile is another laser bleaching system that uses the same type of products as Zoom. A whitening gel is applied to the teeth then a blue laser light is applied under direct supervision of an oral health care professional. This procedure is very safe with very few complications or side effects. Treatment will take about an hour and results can be seen immediately.

Bleaching

Bleaching is a popular method of teeth whitening using peroxide as the whitener. This is a popular and effective method that can be used in the comfort of your own home.

Night Guard Bleaching

Night Guard is a bleaching system that can be done at home. A whitening solution, usually peroxide, is placed in a tray that resembles a mouth guard. This tray is custom fitted for each person to avoid discomfort while the tray is in use. This custom fitting is usually performed by an oral health professional. Solutions vary in strength and the amount of time the night guard is worn varies, too, depending on the teeth whitening procedure that you choose. An application may take between 1 hour or over night. An oral health care professional will discuss the best procedure for you based on tooth discoloration and personal needs.

Arctic White System

Arctic white is another popular at home teeth whitening procedure. There are several steps to this tooth whitening system.

* The first step is to give teeth a really good cleaning to remove tartar with specially formulated toothpaste that is included.

* Then a thermoplastic tray that has been customized for each individual is used.

* A tooth conditioner is rinsed through the mouth to open the pores in the teeth.

* Whitening solution is then placed in the plastic tray. Whitening generally takes 9 minutes. A 6% solution of peroxide is the main ingredient used in the teeth whitening stage.

* A strengthening solution is then used to close the pores in the teeth and strengthen them.

White Strips

White strips are a very convenient way to whiten teeth. Pieces of flexible plastic made of polyethylene are coated on one side with hydrogen peroxide. Half of the white strips are made for the top of the teeth and the other half for the bottom. Treatment takes

approximately 30 min per day for 7-14 days. This system is very convenient and can be used at any time of the day or night.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is one of the most effective methods of teeth whitening. It is also one of the most expensive. These procedures can only be performed by a qualified oral health care professional.

Bonding

Bonding is the use of a resin molded into the teeth to change the color and shape of the existing tooth. This is quite an expensive procedure and it is possible that over time, the bonding may chip or crack. This procedure takes one visit for results and is only available from a qualified oral health care professional.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a shell like coating that covers and bonds to stained teeth. Porcelain veneers are also used to reshape teeth as well as whiten them. Treatment usually requires 2 visits to an oral health care professional. This procedure is very effective but is the most expensive teeth whitening option.

Tooth Whitening Pastes

There are many whitening toothpastes available on the market some better than others. As a rule of thumb, whitening toothpastes are better than regular toothpastes for getting your teeth cleaner. This makes the teeth look whiter in the process. Be aware that some whitening toothpastes are abrasive and should be avoided. When choosing a whitening toothpaste, read the ingredients or speak to an oral health care professional for recommendations on what type of whitening toothpaste would suit you.

There are many teeth whitening options available. Some are better than others, some cheaper than others. When choosing a tooth whitening product or option be sure to speak to your oral health care professional about the associated risks and benefits. The best type of teeth whitening system depends a lot on your budget as well as your teeth. Since teeth are very personal and everyone has his or her own unique set of teeth, it is hard to recommend one particular method as different systems work better with some people than others.

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More and more people are becoming open to undergoing cosmetic dentistry to boost up their confidence and to attain that charming and unforgettable smile. There is indeed a huge impact made by first impressions, and amongst the most important elements of that impressive first impression is the smile. A personâ??s oral condition tells much about him or her. The condition of the teeth even in the aesthetic aspect could inarguably affect the day-to-day life. Therefore, in todayâ??s setting, dentistry is no longer only about pulling out or filing a hole in a tooth. It has become an important resort to improve oneâ??s appearance and boost self-esteem and, consequently, many other areas in oneâ??s life.

There are now numerous procedures and treatments that one can choose from to achieve exactly what he or she wants with their pearly whites. However, selecting such procedure does not mean it can be done without the dentistâ??s advice. Most dentists are willing to discuss with their patients the best options in terms of expenses and favourable results. The following are simple descriptions of some of the most common procedures considered as cosmetic dentistry:

Teeth Whitening: Teeth often get stained from smoking, food, drink (coffee, tea, or red wine) or poor oral hygiene and some people born with darker shades of teeth can now lighten them without having to remove the teethâ??s natural outer layers. The procedure is very quick, where tiny laser beams are shone on the teeth that have been applied with whitening chemicals. The laser speeds the whitening process and can lighten the teeth to up to six shades.

White Fillings: To save a cavity damaged tooth, dentists sometimes suggest filling it rather than extracting. These are for cases wherein the holes are not yet too big and deep. White composite fillings are preferred by more people over the silver amalgam because of its appearance and other benefits. We get to select the fillings made of porcelain or a composite material that closely matches with the colour of the teeth, thus maintaining the natural appearance of the teeth and smile. Many people have got their older fillings replaced with newer, tooth-colored fillings to enhance their oral appearance.

Bridges: An alternative for removable dentures, especially for those who have only one or two missing teeth are bridges. This is done by crowning two teeth on either side of the gap where a false tooth or teeth are attached in between the two crowns.

Crowns: Crowns are tooth coverings that can be made of porcelain and special kinds of metal. Crowns are designed for different purposes and a thorough discussion with the dentist can help a lot.

There are so many more procedures under cosmetic dentistry and getting the best and most appropriate one can only be done by having a discussion with your dentist. Amongst the other procedures are orthodontics, veneers, correcting the â??bite,â? and jewels. Yes, even small pieces of jewelry can now be implanted on the teeth.
Among many other advantages of cosmetic dentistry, a beautiful smile is the most significant. It makes us feel younger and full of youth.

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Invisible Braces is the best way to give you a sweet smile and to enhance your personality as well. Braces are made to keep your teeth in alignment, proper and Well shaped. Braces can be used to cure your teeth from any dental problem. Mostly teenagers and adults use it because this is their time when they want to look attractive and impressive. If you are residing in Manhattan, be sure to take treatment from the best dentist. Tell your dentist the appropriate cause of your treatment so that the dentist can reach the root of the problem and then he will decide whether your teeth need braces or not.

Traditional Braces made of metals were not liked and hence people were not fond of such types. It gives a bad impression to someone fastening a metal braces on a misaligned and crooked teeth. So a new and hi-tech type was introduced to get a perfect smile. This new braces in Manhattan became very popular and more effective too. Earlier braces Manhattan made of metallic brackets were glued to the front side of the teeth, which gave an awkward look. But now-a day they are fasten towards the inward side in the teeth i.e. Invisalign and Clear braces. Braces are also made of wires and elastic materials. The invisible braces put pressure on the teeth and gradually it regains its desirable place.

The gauche look which one gets from braces gave evolution to invisible braces, which is also called Invisalign braces. The Invisalign treatment is new treatment, which gives patients the freedom from those metallic braces. Metal brackets are attached to a wire and further fasten by the dentist to achieve the desirable place. The wires are tightened once a month by the dentist and it has to be continued for a period of at least two year or more. Braces come in different colors and mode, made of gold, sapphire etc to give a fashionable look.

The demand of better and comfortable braces gave born to this invisalign treatment. The invisalign braces are light in weight and it is placed inside the teeth. The person taking this treatment has to take care of keeping it out when he wants to eat something. Although it is also important to brush up your teeth and braces as well after eating something This seems very uneasy to do all these. So to get rid of them, cosmetic surgeon gave revolution to a new type of braces called Clear Braces. These types of braces are made of ceramics or plastics. This ceramic made braces is fasten on the front and lower side of the teeth thus making them least visible.

Itâ??s a recommendation to use braces only approved by American Dental Association. The invention of Clear braces and Invisalign has made easier for a person to visit dentist rather than ignoring of all the earlier problems and visiting the dentist. Itâ??s been all the way easier to get a perfect smile.

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