Dental Health

The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Kenneth Nozik, Dr. John Tumminelli, and Dr. Daniel Kloc remind us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In fact,… (Read More)

Your smile is more powerful than you may know. Scientists have studied many aspects of smiling, such as how it affects your brain, your health, and your overall experience of life. Even the situation you’re in and the people around you are influenced by your smile. The findings may surprise you. Or, if you’re someone… (Read More)

As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing session…Well, maybe that last one won’t be as memorable, but Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tuminelli… (Read More)

If you’ve visited our blog before, you know that we love to talk about tooth decay. The chances are, everyone in Rochester has had or will have tooth decay at one point. It is classified by the National Institutes of Health as the most prevalent disease in the world. Today we’re going to talk about a… (Read More)

White Spruce Dental in Rochester offers our patients the latest in technology now available in dental implants, freeing you from a gap-toothed smile or uncomfortable dentures. Believe it or not, dentistry can provide you with freedom and independence you didn’t know you could have through the use of dental implants! Should you get dental implants? If… (Read More)

What if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist for Several Years? Life is busy and we all have a long list of priorities to take care of, so it’s not hard to imagine that any number of things can get in the way of your regular dental hygiene routine, checkups, and cleanings with Dr. Nozik,… (Read More)

With modern advances in dental medicine and the careful attention that Rochester residents pay to their dental hygiene, it is hard to imagine what life for teeth was like when the pilgrims first landed on these shores. We at White Spruce Dental would like to share with you how our roots took care of their roots, so… (Read More)

One of the most common and destructive myths about dental hygiene is that it’s normal for gums to bleed. Drs. Ken Nozik, John Tumminelli, and Daniel Kloc would like everyone in Rochester to know that this is not the case! Imagine if we weren’t talking about gums- should any part of your body start to… (Read More)

Sugar is not the only thing that can harm your teeth. In fact, there are plenty of other substances that slowly chip away at our smiles. One of the biggest offenders is acid. Maybe you have heard of acid erosion, but just in case you haven’t, Drs. Ken Nozik, John Tumminelli, and Daniel Kloc want all Rochester… (Read More)

Why do I have cavities? It’s the word that people fear when they go to the dentist for their check-ups: Cavities. You brush twice a day and floss so why did your dentist give you a failing grade on the big oral health test? Here’s an interesting fact many in Rochester don’t know: cavities are a very… (Read More)