Rothfus Family Dental Medford OR Dentist Rogue Valley
Making smiles happen, daily in the Rogue Valley and Medford Oregon Area - Spa like dental office.
Diabetics and gum disease have a very special relationship. Having diabetes gives patients a much higher risk of developing gum disease. Having gum disease is linked to diabetes and causes diabetic patients to have a much harder time controlling their blood sugar levels. It's the proverbial … [Read more...]
How much you sleep seems to affect the health of your heart. If you are one of those people who burns the candle at both ends and brags about getting along on a few hours sleep each night -- you might want to rethink those behaviors. Same advice goes for those individuals who keep hitting the snooze … [Read more...]
Canker sores, also known as apthous stomatitis, can be a real annoyance for some people but they aren't a serious health issue. Scientists still don't really understand what causes them but the theory is that we get canker sores because of a problem with our immune system. Only about 20% of the … [Read more...]
Good dental hygiene is very important for heart health but according to recent studies people born with congenital heart problems may be skipping this important step. Two different studies were presented at the recent 12th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing showed that both teens and … [Read more...]
Patients who suffer from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea often have changes to the structure and function of the left ventricle of their hearts which can lead to heart failure. Treating the obstructive sleep apnea has been shown to improve these changes and even reverse them. An … [Read more...]
Inflammation seems to be the new buzz word in healthcare circles these days. While scientists have known about the link between periodontal disease and other systemic problems like heart disease, pre-term birth and diabetes for several years, they are just beginning to figure out why the link … [Read more...]
Meningitis and heart disease have been linked to a newly discovered oral bacterium. According to a new study in the International Journal os Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology S. tigurinus may cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream. Researchers at the University of Zurich … [Read more...]
Yesterday the New York Times reported on the increasing number of preschool aged children developing cavities - lots of cavities! The story was picked up by the NBC Nightly Newsand is now spreading across the newswires. Hopefully this publicity will be a wake up call for everyone involved in … [Read more...]
The use of certain types of prescription drugs can hurt your teeth. Damage can include tooth decay, discoloration, gum disease and even mouth sores. Tooth discoloration can be caused by certain antibiotics including liquid forms of the drugs. Tetracycline can cause permanent tooth … [Read more...]
March is National Nutrition Month and time to remember that healthy eating is good for your teeth and gums too! Rothfus Family Dental in Medford, OR wants to remind everyone that good food choices help every member of the family maintain good overall health including our smiles. Sugar is one of … [Read more...]
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