The good news is that multiple chronic health conditions improve with an integrated approach to Dental Medical health care. People with chronic medical conditions are at greater risk for death and lower quality of life. Managing care for patients with chronic conditions currently represents one of the greatest challenges to health care systems because the … Continue Reading »
Oral Systemic Health
Optimal Oral Health Is Key to Greater Immunity
“When the mouth is healthy, the oral immune system is healthy which contributes to the entire body’s immunity to disease,” says Dr. Isaac Comfortes of Encino, California. “What we do in dentistry is essential to whole body wellness. Postponement of regular hygiene visits and exams and postponement of treatment for gum inflammation, dental caries, and … Continue Reading »
Perio Protect Dentist in Encino
Dr. Isaac Comfortes of Encino, California helps patients fight periodontal disease in the most minimally invasive way possible with FDA-approved Perio Protect™ treatment developed by his colleague, Dr. Duane C. Keller, and now used by patients worldwide. The Perio Protect™ system, which is very easy to use, has been proven in clinical studies to kill … Continue Reading »
Periodontal Disease Contributes to Arterial Plaque (Artherosclerosis)
By Isaac Comfortes, D.D.S. Over 92 million American adults now live with some form of cardiovascular disease. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it is estimated that one out of every three American adults has hypertension, about 75 million people. And, periodontal disease (gum disease) affects nearly 50 percent of the … Continue Reading »
Diabetes & Periodontal Health
Diabetes & Periodontal Health: A Two-Way Street Dr. Isaac Comfortes of Encino, CA is on a mission to improve the overall health of his patients with optimal oral health. One of the closest links between oral health and systemic disease is the connection between gum disease and diabetes. The relationship is a bidirectional one with … Continue Reading »
Reduce Your Risk for CVD & Stroke
Reduce Your Risk for CVD & Stroke At Total Health Dentistry of Encino, Isaac Comfortes, DDS, spends time educating his patients about the connection between their oral health and systemic disease. One of his primary concerns is the significant contribution oral bacteria make in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This is because a preponderance … Continue Reading »
The general, cosmetic and reconstructive dental practice of Encino dentist Dr. Isaac Comfortes is devoted to restoring optimal oral health, which supports whole body health and enhances the natural beauty of smiles.
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