healthbriefs Dr. David Pollack
heard several drugstores have a wellness program. So does the local cardiologist and even some internists. What are they all referring to? I’m certainly confused,” asks Dr. David Pollack, of Pollack Wellness Institute, in Commack. The world Health Organization’s definition of wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life—“a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” explains Pollack. “The drugstore sells pre- scription pharmaceuticals; the cardiologist is running tests and recommending statins and beta blockers; your internist likely is adding more drugs to your regimen every year. None of these actions would qualify as wellness.” In fact, he says, they would seem to promote the complete opposite. Pollack asks: “If you take high blood pressure medication and have a ‘normal’ blood pressure reading are you healthy? What would happen if you stopped that medication? Would the blood pressure be high again? Probably.
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So the medication didn’t actually fix the problem, because you wouldn’t need it anymore if it did. I would relate that to having a leak in the roof and plugging it with paper towels ev- ery night. It might stop the water from coming in, but as soon as you stop working on it, we have a problem. In the same sense, wouldn’t you want to fix the roof so you no longer have to worry about the problem again?” According to Pollack, there are many ways to actually
reverse one’s health problems, often completely naturally and safely. He says that the first step is to choose to fix the problem and be willing to make the necessary lifestyle changes. “It’s hard to accept at times, but our lifestyle as a country has created the healthcare crisis as we know it. More medicine and surgery will not fix that—only change, begin- ning at the individual level to families, groups and commu- nities and so on. I have helped so many people who have then had their families join in, often extending to their social groups and churches. It is so great to watch people feel great with energy, strength and vitality they didn’t know they could have, loving their lifestyle of being healthy. You can do it, too; it’s not that hard.”
Source: Dr. David Pollack, of Pollack Wellness Institute (66 Commack Rd., Commack). For more information, call 631- 462-0801 or visit
CreatingWellnessLI.com. See ads on pages 13 and 53.
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teeth, many individuals may develop the gradually occurring problem of gingival recession. This is when the natural gum line of the gingiva moves away from the crown, exposing the fragile root enamel. This area is sensitive, susceptible to wear and tear and prone to accumulation of harmful bacte- ria, which may lead to periodontal disease. Gingival recession is a very common condition, with
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studies showing that some individuals have a genetic predis- position to it. It is therefore a challenge to treat. Most dental procedures required for treatment involve extensive surgical manipulation of the periodontal tissue and may take weeks for favorable results, if any, to be obtained.
ith continuous vigorous brushing of teeth, periodon- tal disease, misaligned teeth and inadequate care of
One of the best treatment options available for adequate treatment of gingival recession is the Pinhole Surgical Tech- nique. This technique, also known as the Pinhole Gum Reju- venation technique, is an advanced method of treatment for periodontal disease where there is no use of scalpels, sutures or grafts. A small hole is made in the gingiva of an individual, and it is through this hole that specialized instruments are inserted and used for correction of the receded gum. The minimal trauma exerted on the gingiva results in fast heal- ing of the wound site, with minimal swelling and discomfort. Only a few short sessions, ranging from one to two hours, are required for optimal results. Aesthetic changes are almost instantaneous, and individuals often feel a youthful and at- tractive change in appearance soon after the procedure. The Pinhole Surgical Technique has revolutionized treatment of gingival recession in modern day dentistry and is embraced by dentists worldwide. The expert handling of special tools efficiently results in complete repositioning of receded gums, and we at Golden Dental Wellness Center are fortunate that all three dentists—Drs. Linda J. Golden, Batool rizvi and Jeffery Etess—are certified Pinhole Surgical Technique dentists. Quick and effective treatment of gingival recession
prevents future tooth sensitivity and possible loss, and also protects against development of periodontal disease.
Source: Linda J. Golden, DDS, of Golden Dental Wellness Center (444 Community Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 516-627-8400. See ad on page 19.
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