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 »
Why Did My Tooth Break?
Sometimes there has been an obvious blow to a tooth due to an accident or sports injury. Many other times, the reason isn’t obvious, so Dr. Isaac Comfortes of Encino, CA, often answers this question for his patients. There are multiple factors that weaken a tooth until a biting surface chips or a noticeable break … Continue Reading »
When Do Dental Crowns Need Replacement?
Isaac Comfortes, D.D.S. of Encino, CA, is one of the nation’s foremost restorative and cosmetic dentists. If you are noticing that your dental crowns no longer look beautiful in your smile, it may be time for a new crown. If gum health is compromised, the gum tissue around the base of the crown may recede, … Continue Reading »