Bulimics have a special place in our hearts, and we have successfully provided dentistry for bulimics for many years. The compassion and gentle care they receive at Total Health Dentistry of Encino, CA gives them the support they need to restore their mouths to complete health and beauty as they recover from bulimia nervosa, a … Continue Reading »
Health and Safety
Avoid & Reverse Cognitive Decline
Avoid & Reverse Cognitive Decline “Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases its associated cognitive decline can be reversed.” ― Dale Bredesen, MD, The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline What is dementia? Mild decline in memory is normal as we age, for example, forgetting someone’s name or where … Continue Reading »
Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Relationship to Your Oral Health
Insulin is a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar (glucose) in your body. As the food you eat is broken down into sugar, the sugar enters your bloodstream, signaling the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin helps the sugar enter your body’s cells so it can be used for energy. Insulin also signals the liver to … Continue Reading »
We Have UVC Air Purification
With the spread of COVID19 on everyone’s mind, Dr. Isaac Comfortes went searching for solutions to keep his office as free as possible from air contaminants of all kinds, including coronavirus. He has had our air handling system converted to Steril-Aire UVC technology. The Steril-Aire air systems combines HEPA filtration and ultraviolet light (UVC) emitters … Continue Reading »
Ozone Water in Dentistry – Takes Disinfection to a Higher Level
Dr. Isaac Comfortes of Encino, California is one of a few dentists who have converted to strictly using ozone water. The use of ozonated water in our irrigation lines thoroughly disinfects and sterilizes the water lines. When your mouth is irrigated during procedures, ozone water reaches and penetrates carious dentin and periodontal pockets where no … Continue Reading »
Infection Control Taken to a Higher Level
Encino dentist Dr. Isaac Comfortes has always taken infection control to a higher and higher level. As a pioneer and leader in the Total Health Dentistry and Integrative Dental Medicine, he is an early adopter of emerging technology and products that make a significant difference on oral and systemic health. Some examples include: The use … Continue Reading »
Staying Healthy During the COVID19 Outbreak
With the coronavirus outbreak, treatment for inflammation and prevention of infection and disease is more important than ever. The body can only handle so much inflammation and the healthier a person is – the less chronic inflammation taxing the body – the easier it is to fight off other infections, including viral. This is why … Continue Reading »
A Letter to Our Patients
Dear Valued Patient, The reopening of our dental practice on June 1st was met with appreciation from patients eager to return for their ongoing care. We have been proactively calling patients who are due for checkups, teeth cleaning, and periodontal and dental treatments. Many of you have asked questions about the safety of leaving your … Continue Reading »