We’ve always known that sugar causes cavities, but new research is showing that specific nutrients contribute to healthier gums. The Mediterranean Diet Delivers Amazing Benefits for Healthier Gums A 2025 study in the Journal of Periodontology found that people who stick to a Mediterranean diet can lower their risk of severe gum disease by a … Continue Reading »
As the calendar changes from January to February, you may have already chosen a red outfit to wear on Valentine’s Day. But there’s another day to wear red before Cupid arrives: National Wear Red Day on Feb. 7th. Each February, the American Heart Association (AHA) joins with other major medical organizations to draw attention to … Continue Reading »
We’ve had dental patients asking our opinion about charcoal toothpaste. While the concept of charcoal as a teeth cleaner sounds really great – “natural” ingredients and so forth – the truth is that the products are inconsistent, they can have some serious drawbacks, and there are better choices. For a good article on the topic, … 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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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.
