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 »
Do you have chronic health conditions like diabetes, RA, or heart disease?
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 »
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 »
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 »
Immune Boosting Foods
Ask Dr. Isaac Comfortes of Encino, California, what he eats, and he will tell you about his conscientious food choices and menu planning to make sure he is fueling his body for optimal health. “I focus on a plant-based diet,” says Dr. Comfortes. “I recommend this to all my patients. Focus on plants, eat organic, … 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 »
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 »
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 »
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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