New Patients

We’re happy to accept referrals from other dental offices, as well as from recommendations by our patients to their family and friends. New patients should call the office to reserve an appointment, and they can access their paperwork online or when they come in for their scheduled appointments. Please have any current X-rays forwarded to our office, so Dr. Rothenberger can examine them at your first visit.

Bad breath can be the result of a variety of factors, including gum disease, tooth decay, poor oral hygiene, and post-nasal drip. It often results when bacteria in the mouth break down proteins that release sulfuric compounds. In most cases, bad breath can be remedied by visiting the dentist regularly and changing your home hygiene habits. To eliminate bad breath, floss at least once a day and brush after meals. You should also visit the dentist to make sure gum disease or tooth decay isn’t exacerbating the problem.

Everyone has some form of gum disease. It cannot be cured, only controlled. Symptoms of gum disease are often mild, so it’s important to see the dentist at least twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. If your gums are red, swollen, tender, or bleed when you brush, you may have gum disease. Other symptoms include a bad taste in the mouth and loose teeth. Gum disease has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy complications, so don’t delay treatment.

While Dr. Rothenberger offers traditional braces, we also provide many alternatives. Patients with minor misalignments can achieve straighter teeth with porcelain veneers or Lumineers. These cosmetic procedures are often referred to as “instant orthodontics” because they correct gaps and crowding in just two or three visits.Another option is Bioliner. A clear removable aligner similar to invisalign.

We offer several solutions to replace missing teeth. Depending on the location and your preferences, Dr. Rothenberger may recommend a fixed porcelain bridge, dental implants, or a partial denture. Because dental implants replace the tooth roots and the tooth crowns, they will often provide the longest-lasting, most comfortable solution.

Since snoring can be caused by a number of factors, we encourage you to come in for a consultation and analysis with Dr. Rothenberger to determine the cause. In some cases, a person may actually stop breathing for short periods during the night — a condition called sleep apnea. In other cases, snoring can be caused by enlarged anatomical structures within the mouth and throat. During sleep, the throat area relaxes, allowing these structures to collapse against one another and obstruct clear airflow. In the latter situation, we can prescribe and fit a special appliance called a snore-guard, which gently holds the mouth and throat in an open position during relaxed sleep and thus prevents snoring.