Christopher J Comfort, DDS

I have moved along much further in my dental work. I completed the Invisalign, but discovered I still had very old caps of different colors and uneven lengths of teeth. So with Dr Comforts advice and guidance I decided to have my 10 top teeth all recapped. As my old caps were 20 years old, it was about time. 4 teeth came in perfect, so went right into place. Dr Comfort is a very detail oriented cosmetic dentist and he was not happy with many of the teeth and I did not think the color was perfect, so they were sent back to the lab. My temps are pretty attractive. I just have to be careful not to eat hard food with those front teeth. I have become much better at cleaning and being very tooth conscious.
I am very please with Dr Comfort and his staff. They are most helpful, I never have to wait long and they all have a nice attitude. I recommend this practice for normal dentistry and cosmetic. Dr Comfort is very good and works for the perfect result, which is exactly what I want.

I had the «lovely» opportunity to experience Dr. Comfort back in October. I was unaware that Dr. Sansom (who was wonderful!) had retired and been replaced until I arrived. I love the hygienic staff at this office, as well as all of the dental assistants. They are all wonderful women who take very good care of their patients! However, Dr. Comfort is the least comforting person I have ever encountered. I have some sensitivity spots in my mouth where my gums are receding that have most likely been caused by a combination of aggressive brushing when I was growing up and genetics. Upon looking in my mouth, Dr. Comfort exclaimed, «Well these are some soda cavities if I’ve ever seen them!» and began poking his metal tools at the extremely sensitive exposed dentin. I never drink soda and am very conscientious of my diet, so I could not believe I was being accused of something I never do! He then poked at the dentin even after I asked him not to, and I immediately burst into tears! This man has the worst bedside manner of any health professional I have ever encountered and does not deserve to have DDS at the end of his name. Do not go to him! He will make you feel like the worst person in the world, as if the issues with your teeth are 100% your fault when they are probably a result of genetics. Do not see him unless you like dealing with a**holes and feeling like s***!

I visited Dr. Comfort’s office while on vacation in Mammoth. I was able to schedule a last-​minute appointment with his office. His staff was friendly and professional. Dr. Comfort was very knowledgable and did good work. He took the time to explain my dental problem and discuss my options. With the way my tooth was feeling, he could have convinced me that I needed some major work, but he didn’t. It was nice to not be upsold for a change! He was also funny! His sense of humor put me at ease. He was able to patch me up and get me back on the slopes quickly! I definitely recommend him and his staff!

I have been here three times. Each time I have had a pleasant experience. The staff and Dr. Comfort were professional and easy going. My last two visits were general check-​ups. Being 22, I sadly have my first cavity.
This was a relief that Dr. Comfort caught it early that I had no pain to experience.
Today, I got the cavity filled. I was nervous, but again Dr. Comfort and his staff made it pain-​free and pleasant. They made sure before I left the office or paid my bill that I was feeling alright and not experiencing pain and/​or discomfort.
If I am ever in Mammoth, I would definitely return to Dr. Comfort for having flexible times, great staff, and very comforting knowing that I would be taken care of before, during, and after my appointment.
I also would recommend Dr. Comfort to any friends, family, or clients that would be in need of any dental emergencies or general check-​ups.

Was up camping Mammoth, and my daughter was in pain from wisdom tooth extraction. Our local dentist suspected a dry socket or infection so we went to
Dr. Comfort while up in Mammoth. They got us in right away — great office staff — and Dr. Comfort treated my daughter with the utmost care and compassion. They called in presriptions immediately and my daughter got pain relief and was able to enjoy the rest of our trip. I would recommend Dr. Comfort.

Dr. Comfort and his staff are absolutly wonderful! The service is friendly and very personal. I went in after years of not seeing a dentist and of course I had cavitties and needed multiple things done and Dr. Comfort’s staff were compassionate and helped me along. Appointments are easy to make and the cleanings are great! Can’t wait to go back for more!

I never have written reviews but this called for one considering how badly this Dr needs to be out of there. I took my boyfriend to this place to get his wisdom teeth out and had an uneasy feeling right away. I didn’t want to leave him there under that mans responsibility because I didn’t trust him. We came in a couple minutes after our appointment time and had to sit and wait for about 30 minutes. I don’t know why they weren’t ready to take him. Finally they called him into the room and I went too. Dr comfort asked how he was feeling because he was to take a sedative an hour before the procedure. My boyfriend told him he felt just a bit tired and loopy so he told us to wait longer because nervousness can cause the pill to sit in the stomach and not be absorbed. We knew we were ready and didn’t need to wait any longer and he took about another 30 min. Ridiculous. Right when he came back he told me I needed to leave and as I was leaving I asked them if they could call me when it was over so they took my number down and then realized they wanted to go over a form about risks with me so I know. Very unorganized. They told me outside and then as my boyfriend was still waiting in the room alone they went in there to tell him too. Separately. I don’t understand that. They seemed very unprofessional also. They also didn’t have an option to be completely sedated on anesthesia so he was only on laughing gas. My boyfriend remembers how he was treated during the procedure. He told me dr comfort had his mouth stretched and his hand smashed against his lip pushing hard against his tooth which later caused a bad bruise. But this hurt him so bad he tried to put his hand up to fix it and dr comfort pushed his hand back down and said «it’s okay.» He also talked rudely to his assistant. We finally left and were about to drive away and I asked him if they gave him any prescription for antibiotics or pain medication and he was confused and said «No? Are they supposed to?» I was so frustrated at this point and impatient with their lack of professionalism and irresponsibility. I walked back in there and asked if he was going to be given any meds for after the surgery. The girl at the front desk was like «Oh we should call those in». I couldn’t really believe all this. Now he is having some problems with his gums and it’s not as smooth of a recovery as most should be or as mine was. I’m very disappointed with the quality and treatment of this place. Don’t go here if you don’t know what to expect. He needs to be replaced in order to save other patients and prevent this mistreatment.

Charges by the thousands for unneeded work. Root canal happy and rude. Makes his pt’s wait for hours. Bishop is not far away and highly recommend to travel to someone else.

Hygienist was amazing! Would definitely go back to see her… gentle, informative and kind.
However, I was appalled by Dr. Comfort’s professionalism. As he wrapped up the exam, he stated that he «does in fact do teeth whitenings and… yes, that does mean he is telling me that my teeth are yellow». I then asked if there was a medical reason for whitening my teeth to which he confirmed there was none. I then politely declined to have my teeth whitened and joked that it was a good thing I already had married my husband. Note: I am often complimented on my smile. He then asked «why do you bother to go on early morning hikes if you aren’t concerned about your appearance?» Um… because it brings me peace of mind and I enjoy the company of friends and my dog. What a superficial d-​bag! This guy seriously needs to learn a thing or two about sales.

Last week I had to visit Dr. Comforts’ office when I had a tooth that kept me up all night. My husband and I were visiting Mammoth and I had no idea who to call. I called the office not expecting to get in until later in the day or even the next day, however when I explained I had been up all night with a throbbing tooth ache, I was put on hold for a very short time, and she came back and told me to come in right away.
The staff was all very nice and sympathetic. Dr. Comfort was very kind and very professional. He explained to me what the problem was with my tooth and spent time explaining a couple different options that I had. I felt very comfortable through the entire process.
Our trip could have been terrible or cut short if Dr. Comforts office wasnt able to see me that day. I live in Orange County, however we regularly visit the Mammoth area. I am considering making Dr. Comfort my regular dentist and scheduling my 6 month check-​ups around the times that we head up to Mammoth.

I went to dr. Comfort for the first time ever earlier this week. The hygienist, Gillian, was wonderful. Very nice and did a thorough job cleaning my teeth. Everything was going well and normal until dr. Comfort came in to examine my teeth. He starts looking in my mouth and notices that I have a small gap between my two front teeth, which is something I’ve had my whole life and isn’t extremely prominent. He says, out loud ”you have a gap between these teeth, you could close that, it’s not very attractive.” The hygienist says, «oh I don’t think it’s unattractive, a lot of people have that.» Keep in mind, my mouth is wide open as he’s still looking at my teeth. He says, «well maybe if we were in Europe that would be hot, but it’s not here.» The hygienist says, «well what about Lauren Hutton, she is very attractive.» Dr. Comfort says, «Lauren Hutton wasn’t attractive, she was only famous because she slept with everyone.» What a jerk, I couldn’t believe that this stuff was coming out of his mouth, particularly because I was a brand new patient. And thankfully I’m not as self conscious about the gap in my teeth as I was when I was younger, but how could you say something like that to a young woman, or anyone for that matter. This guy is obviously very full of himself. He may be an ok dentist (though I don’t really know) but he is definitely an a**hole. I know there are not many options in mammoth, but you may want to go somewhere else, or at least be prepared to be insulted.

I had an emergency and was seen that day.
Dr.Comfort was fast and very gentle.
Why are dental procedures so expensive?

This review is the first I have ever written. I felt obligated to save others from my negative experience. Dr. Chris J. Comfort recently replaced Dr. Byron Sansom. Thirty minutes before my appointment with the new dentist Dr. Chris J. Comfort I received a phone call that my appointment was cancelled. I rescheduled for the next day. While waiting for my appointment the atmosphere of the office was hectic and unsettling. The unusually loud Hawaiian music added to the bizarre feel. After waiting almost an hour the dentist came through the waiting room in a crazy rush. I dismissed everything to the fact that he was catching up from missing his appointments the day before. Finally in the chair I waited for something to be said about the long wait and the cancellation the day before. Instead he asks why I was there. We had discussed why in depth two weeks prior. I held back from asking him to look at the chart! I was having my amalgam fillings replaced. He administered the novocain and the assistant put in a rubber dam and a device to keep my mouth open. As this was very uncomfortable I assumed he would be back as soon as the novocain took effect. He left me for almost thirty minutes. Unacceptable! The assistant was very uncomfortable with my situation. I told her that I have never had a reaction to the novocain but felt dizzy and sick. She pulled the dam off my nose so I could breathe better and suctioned me since I kept choking. It is hard to swallow with your mouth jacked open. She left and watched and waited while the dentist was with other patients that were with the hygienists. She came back suctioned me and then left again to wait. I was alone and still choking so I got up and spit in a sink. I discovered I could suction myself and did so 4 or 5 times. I then decided this was insane and was going to leave but I felt too sick. I think I had a panic attack! He came in and did the job extremely fast then left the assistant to finish the job. He left a bridge so I cannot even floss between my teeth. The assistant did her best to smooth my teeth but the equipment was broken. No way will I go back for him to correct this! Too bad for Dr. Sansom’s incredible staff. I know this will not be an isolated incident. Please write reviews to we can get a replacement. We miss Dr. Sansom! I am not fearful of dental work and even enjoy cleanings. Love Jillann the hygenist. This was the worst experience I have ever had with a dentist. Dr. Chris J. Comfort will not make it in our small town. Word of mouth is our advertisement in Mammoth!

I finally had my first visit to Dr Comfort DDS and to say the least it was far from comfortable despite his signature line of «I got my name for a reason» Having seen Dr Sansom for 10 years and having had various dental procedures, I never had to undergo such pain as I had in one session with Doctor Comfort. It is a shame Dr Sansom had to leave our community but I can understand he did not want to be separated from his wife living in Idaho any longer than he had to. Back to Dr Comfort, I was surprised to see on my first visit that he did not even once look at my chart or ask/​reconfirm what medications I was taking, although he did tell them to take an x-​ray. It was only when I heard him tell them to take an x-​ray of the person in the chair next to me only for the woman to speak up and say «I just had an x-​ray last week» that I figured out this was his way of increasing the bill to help recover what he had invested. Dr. Sansom use to take interest and time to make sure that he personally properly fit temporary and permanent crowns. Dr Comfort prefers to leave it to his untrained people, which has result in very poor and improperly fitted temporary crowns. It is also concerning when you have to go back three times to have the temporary crown put back on with in a week because it keeps coming off. I feel sorry for the people who work there. You can see it in there eyes that they are very unhappy as Dr Comfort barks orders out at them and has no patience or time from them — they are just his employees not people. Dr comfort reminds me of the dentist I use to go to when I was a young child and made me so afraid of going to the Dentist. Time to find a new dentist. Interesting enough after making calls to a number of Dentist in the area it appears I am not the only one who has had these type of problems