Snoring and Sleep Apnea, Part I
Recently, we had some close relatives staying with us for the weekend. At some point, in the middle of the night, I got up to have something to drink only to find someone sleeping on the couch in the den. “Jeff” I said “What are you doing here? ...
Recognizing Gum Disease
In previous writings on this topic I focused on the connections between gum disease and other systemic ailments such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity, to name but a few. My point was that oral health, and in particular gum health, cannot be relegated to being isolated health issues, ...
Seal Out That Decay
Hello Everyone, My past few columns have dealt with the relationship between oral health and general health. This time I would like to focus on a strictly dental item of interest, sealants. I’m sure that most of us have heard of them but are not familiar with how they work. ...
When a Headache Is More Than Just a Headache
Shortly before his death in 1945, our 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt had been vacationing in Warm Springs, Georgia, and was heard to remark, “I have a terrific pain in the back of my head.” Moments later he was comatose, and by that Thursday evening, ...
The Perio-Cardio Connection
In February I sent out a newsletter explaining the connection between periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes, a metabolic disorder involving how the body handles sugar and the complications resulting from that disorder. Diabetes compromises the healing capacity of the body and predisposes that person to periodontal disease. However, ...
New Website Launch
Teaneck, N.J - Dr. David Blass is pleased to announce the launch of his newly redesigned website at www.davidblassdmd.com. The site is intended to provide patients with more information about the practice and deliver patient education content to visitors. Current and prospective patients can use the site to research special ...
Diabetes and Oral Health
All too often, when seeing my patients, I’m asked why I take blood pressures, examine for oral cancer or even take a health history in the first place. In other words, what connection exists between “filling a cavity” and one’s physical health that would prompt me to do all ...
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Snoring & Sleep Apnea
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New Website Launch
Teaneck, N.J - Dr. David Blass is pleased to announce the launch of his newly redesigned website at www.davidblassdmd.com. The site is intended to provide patients with more information about ...
