Dental Health

We all have wisdom teeth, but do you really know all there is to know about this set of molars? When do they come in? How do you know when and if you should have them removed? Rochester dentists, Dr. Nozik & Dr. Tumminelli at White Spruce Dental will help you gain some wisdom about wisdom… (Read More)

White Spruce Dental in Rochester has been reflecting on things in our lives we are thankful for. One often overlooked, but important thing to be thankful for this season is healthy gums. Our gums play a large role in the health of our mouth and our bodies. Having healthy gums reduces risk for gum disease… (Read More)

Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you have a mouth full of cotton? Do you find yourself reaching for lozenges, hard candy, mouth spray, or water constantly? If this sounds like you, you are likely one of the millions of people who suffer from dry mouth.  According to the Mayo Clinic, dry… (Read More)

Do you remember the last time you woke up with bad breath? Was it the morning after a garlicky pasta dinner? Or maybe you had a little too much fun out with friends and woke up smelling like hot garbage. Bad breath is a common problem; but when do you know if it’s problematic enough… (Read More)

Did you know that ten percent of people over the age of sixty-five are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? In addition to that, seventy percent of them also suffer from the advanced stages of gum disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Family Center.   Many people believe seniors have poor oral hygiene because of dementia, and while this… (Read More)

We’ve all been there. You wake up in the morning and run your tongue across your teeth only to feel rough patches of plaque that have built up overnight. The layer of ick you feel is known by a few different names: biofilm, plaque, and tartar. No matter what we call it, we can all… (Read More)

Walk down any supermarket ‘oral health’ aisle and it will inundate you with products. Electric toothbrushes, hundreds of toothpastes, seven different flavors of floss, and a lot of claims of being the most effective product on the market. How do you decide which product is best for you? Further, how do you determine if the… (Read More)

We all know that being healthy has many benefits. Lower BMI, healthy heart, & hearty immune system to name a few. But did you know your overall health can also impact your oral health? Healthy teeth and gums have been scientifically linked to maintaining a fit lifestyle. Periodontal disease is a common, yet preventable disease… (Read More)

Expecting a child is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents, especially first-time parents. The list of foods to avoid, medications to stop, and vitamins to start can feel overwhelming. Every parent wants a healthy, happy pregnancy and baby. However, with the overwhelming amount of information and daily physical changes, moms and dads sometimes forget… (Read More)

Even if you’ve never experienced a dental abscess, you’ve likely heard the term and are probably aware it’s not something pleasant. That said, what exactly is a dental abscess? What is a Dental Abscess?  A dental abscess is a pocket of pus that forms in your mouth tissues because of a bacterial infection. If you… (Read More)