Providing State-of-the-Art Treatment with Old-Fashioned Care
Comfort Periodontics of Covina
Providing State-of-the-Art Treatment with Old-Fashioned Care
MEET DR. COMFORT
Dr. Comfort is a compassionate, board-certified periodontist who strives for excellence in patient care by creating a welcoming and "comfort"able environment.
He has an extensive educational and clinical background. Graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Comfort obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, Dr. Comfort served in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, TX where he developed a passion for periodontal treatment and helping patients maintain and improve their oral health. This passion led him to pursue his specialty training at the UCLA-VA Periodontal Residency program where he learned advanced bone and gum grafting techniques, implant surgeries and other leading-edge periodontal treatments. Dr. Comfort shares his passion for periodontics by teaching part-time at UCLA school of dentistry.
When he’s not treating patients or teaching, Dr. Comfort spends most of his time with his family.
OUR SERVICES
Dental Implants
Dental Implants
Dental Implants
Dental implants are the ideal way to replace a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. As a periodontist, Dr. Comfort specializes in placing dental implants. Additionally, many of the implants we place are metal-free zirconia or a zirconia-titanium alloy, which provide several benefits including enhanced biocompatibility, esthetics, and strength with reduced plaque-retention.
Extractions
Dental Implants
Dental Implants
Sometimes a tooth gets to the point where an extraction may be necessary. Periodontists have extensive training in atraumatic extractions. By removing a tooth in an atraumatic way, patients can experience an improved recovery period and ideal healing for future tooth replacement.
Bone Grafting
Dental Implants
Crown Lengthening
Bone grafting is a procedure that re-builds bone structure. The bone graft material "tricks" the body to heal as if a broken bone was at the site.
Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening
Crown-lengthening is a procedure that exposes more of the natural tooth structure hidden beneath the gum line. It may be performed for either biological/functional reasons or to improve the esthetics of your smile.
Laser Gum Therapy
Crown Lengthening
Laser Gum Therapy
Dr. Comfort utilizes state-of-the-art dental lasers for treatment of gum disease. Laser treatment is a conservative, minimally invasive approach to controlling gum disease.
Sinus Lift
Crown Lengthening
Laser Gum Therapy
Everyone has an air-filled bone chamber above their upper back teeth that is lined by a flexible membrane. This air-filled chamber expands when upper back teeth are missing. This sinus expansion eliminates the available bone "foundation" available for implant placement. A sinus lift is a procedure where bone graft material is placed between the sinus membrane and the remaining bone to re-build the necessary foundation for implant placement.
Gum Grafts
Peri-implantitis
Peri-implantitis
Gum recession exposes the root of the tooth. The tooth root is much softer than the enamel-covered crown. An exposed tooth root is very prone to cavities, temperature sensitivity, and continued recession. Gum grafting can reduce the risk of all of the above.
Peri-implantitis
Peri-implantitis
Peri-implantitis
The amazing thing about implants is that it is impossible for them to get cavities. However, implants are actually more likely to get gum disease than natural teeth. Treating gum disease around an implant is much more complicated than treating gum disease around natural teeth. Periodontists have extensive training in treating gum disease around implants, and Dr. Comfort utilizes the most current treatment protocols for this treatment.
Sedation
Peri-implantitis
Sedation
Many people have had traumatic experiences in a dental office. It is Dr. Comfort's mission to allow patients to receive the care they need without unnecessary anxiety. All levels of sedation are offered at Comfort Periodontics to create a safe, "comfort"able treatment experience.