By Dr. Isaac Comfortes For years, the Mediterranean diet has been the gold standard for heart and brain health—and with good reason. Its emphasis on fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins has been linked to lower rates of chronic disease and better cognitive function. At Total Health Dentistry, we’ve often encouraged … Continue Reading »
Bulimics have a special place in our hearts, and we have successfully provided dentistry for bulimics for many years. The compassion and gentle care they receive at Total Health Dentistry of Encino, CA gives them the support they need to restore their mouths to complete health and beauty as they recover from bulimia nervosa, a … Continue Reading »
Avoid & Reverse Cognitive Decline “Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases its associated cognitive decline can be reversed.” ― Dale Bredesen, MD, The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline What is dementia? Mild decline in memory is normal as we age, for example, forgetting someone’s name or where … Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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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