At Total Health Dentistry of Encino, we focus on helping patients gain and maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime of comfort, function, and beautiful appearance. We also, help our patients understand the oral health connection with their systemic health. Even if you don’t have dental insurance, the costs of semi-annual dental checkups and prophylactic … 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 »
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 »
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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