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Doctors, Karla and Randall Rothfus - Rothus Family Dental

For Doctors, Randall and Karla Rothfus (Rothfus Family Dental)  there’s not much in life that the two haven’t accomplished without being together. After all, the two first met at the tender age of five while growing up in Carlisle, Iowa. “I guess you could say we were ‘preschool … [Read more...]

Can Human Beings Replace Teeth Like Alligators?

Human beings only get two sets of teeth - the first set we lose as children when we gain our permanent set. Alligators keep replacing teeth throughout their lives and researchers are hoping they can serve as models for tooth replacement in human adults. Researchers from the University of Southern … [Read more...]

Dental Anxiety or Fear? Sedation Dentistry Can Help

It is estimated that between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid needed dental care because of anxiety or fear. Some patients even experience dental phobia, a more serious condition than dental anxiety. Fortunately there are ways for to get needed dental care without anxiety. Sedation dentistry lets … [Read more...]

Ouch! Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?

Sensitive teeth can be treated by Rothfus Family Dental.

You take a sip of cold water and OUCH! Maybe a cup of hot tea makes you wince. If this has ever happened to you then you may have sensitive teeth. If the pain only occurs in one tooth then you may need a root canal - that will be another blog post. When teeth become sensitive to temperature … [Read more...]

When Was Your Last Dental Visit?

When was the last time you visited the dentist - you can even count visits to dental specialists if you like... OK - times up! If you are reading this blog post you are probably one of the 44% of adults who last visited a dental health professional within the past six months. Another 17% received … [Read more...]

Lost a Tooth? Dental Implants Can Help

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Lost one tooth or several? Don't feel bad  - about 69% of adults between the ages of 35 to 44 have lost at lease one tooth. The reasons range from accidents to gum disease to tooth decay. When you look at 74 year olds,  twenty-six percent of adults will have lost all of their permanent teeth. … [Read more...]

Dental News for Chocolate Lovers

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Great news for chocolate lovers - it turns out a substance in chocolate is good for dental enamel.  Actually the compound called theobromine turns out to strengthen dental enamel even better than fluoride. This is not only great news for chocolate lovers but for dental patients who have … [Read more...]

Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist

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Choosing the right cosmetic dentist is important and you should do your research. Deciding on a cosmetic dental makeover can be life changing - many patients have been afraid to smile or laugh in front of others because of their teeth. Imagine the feeling of freedom when you can smile without … [Read more...]

Why Aren’t You Flossing?

You know the drill (no pun intended), every six months you visit the dental hygienist and are told about the importance of flossing. The problem is that most people ignore the advice. Why aren't you flossing every day? Flossing does about 40% of the work required to clean all the plaque from your … [Read more...]

To Keep a Healthy Heart – Keep Clean Teeth

Clean teeth seem to help with at least one common heart problem. A new study in the International Journal of Cardiology shows that atrial fibrillation risk can be reduced by dental hygiene cleanings. The authors of the study propose lowering the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a common … [Read more...]

Save on Medical Costs by Treating Your Gum Disease

Save healthcare dollars by keeping your gums healthy with help from Rothfus Family Dental.

Yes, treating your gum disease can actually save you health care dollars - at least for patients in an oral health study conducted by United Concordia insurance. The annual medical expenses were lower by almost $4,000 per year for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and $2,400 for pregnant women who … [Read more...]