Dental Technology
If You Can’t Stand Dental Floss, You Might Need This
We know a lot of our friends and neighbors aren’t fans of being asked how often they brush and floss, but at White Spruce Dental, we hope you know it’s because we care and want to help you keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life! Getting to know your habits also helps us personalize… (Read More)
Continue Reading »How Long Will I Have to Wear a Retainer?
You’ve worn your braces or aligners, kept your checkup appointments, and followed treatment instructions from Dr. Kenneth Nozik & Dr. John Tumminelli. You love your new smile, but it’s not over yet—how long will you have to wear a retainer? There are two types of retainers: removable and fixed. Removable retainers are taken out of… (Read More)
Continue Reading »The Buzz on Electric Toothbrushes: Are They Really Worth the Investment?
Electric toothbrushes have been on the market for years now, and whether you’re a devout user or a critical skeptic, you may still be wondering: do they really work better, or have we all been duped? Dr. Nozik & Dr. Tumminelli is here to break down some of the myths and separate fact from fiction… (Read More)
Continue Reading »Is It Time for Braces Already?
These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen years. While some kids are excited about braces because they know some “cool” teenagers who have them, others may worry about how braces might look or feel. Mom and Dad are… (Read More)
Continue Reading »Dental Implants: A Brief History of Tooth Replacement Innovation
Today’s dental implants boast a long-term success rate of near 97%. Because implants support surrounding teeth, encourage new tissue growth and continued bone formation, and give patients back full chewing ability and a complete smile, they have become the industry standard for tooth replacement. Today, your Rochester dentists, Dr. Nozik & Dr. Tumminelli, would like… (Read More)
Continue Reading »Filling in the Gaps: Restoring Your Smile & Quality of Life
Life is full of unexpected surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons you hide your smile. If you’re hiding your smile because of one or more missing teeth, we want you to know you’re not alone. In fact, 120 million people… (Read More)
Continue Reading »Dentistry in the Digital Age
Technology has changed nearly every aspect of human life and modern society. New tools, programs, and education can greatly improve your healthcare, too! Let’s say you need any kind of standard dental restoration for a cracked or missing tooth. From x-rays and impressions to surgery and installation, your whole treatment could be digital. We’re so… (Read More)
Continue Reading »Crowning Glory: Esthetic Dental Crowns
The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you! Thanks to digital x-rays and impressions, dentists today can… (Read More)
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“Lasers”: A Groovy Tool for Dentists
At White Spruce Dental, we take pride in staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest and greatest in dental treatments and technologies. That’s why we think dental “lasers” are truly smashing. And if you’re worried about paying one million dollars, rest assured laser treatments are more accessible and affordable than ever…. (Read More)
Continue Reading »Your Options for Teeth Straightening
Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embarrassed by your own smile. Orthodontic treatments today are much more desirable than those of yesteryear. There are a lot of good reasons to straighten your teeth,… (Read More)
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