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 »
Oral Systemic Health
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 »