Dental News

You might not even know it, but you probably have gum disease. 3 out of 4 people do! But, the good news is that it is easily treatable, especially when caught in its early stages. White Spruce Dental can help you get a happy, healthy mouth with simple treatments such as frequent cleanings and antibiotics. You… (Read More)

We know that our patients are smart and you all lather yourself and your loved ones in sunscreen anytime you go outside in the Rochester sun. You wear your sunglasses, and maybe even a wide-brimmed hat. But do you protect your lips? Your lips are very sensitive parts of your skin, and you can get skin… (Read More)

Everybody knows that they should floss every day. But it just doesn’t always happen that way, does it? We know that flossing is harder than brushing for a number of reasons, but we also know how important it is to your oral health. Drs. Ken Nozik, John Tumminelli, and Daniel Kloc want all of our Rochester… (Read More)

Drs. Ken Nozik, John Tumminelli, and Daniel Kloc are not the types of dentists that will tell Rochester residents they can’t ever eat candy. In fact, none of us at White Spruce Dental will tell you that, because we all love candy. Everyone loves candy! However, we also love teeth, and you can’t eat any more candy… (Read More)

Expectant and new mothers in this day and age have a lot to think about. There are plenty of commonly known substances, practices, infections, and conditions that can adversely affect the health of your baby, but we’d like to tell you about the lesser known dangers to your baby. Drs. Ken Nozik, John Tumminelli, and… (Read More)

Have you ever considered that you may one day have dry mouth? Well as it turns out, 1 in 10 Americans take at least three prescription drugs per day, and dry mouth is among the most common side effects of medication. As a result, close to 50% of Americans aged 65 or older experience dry… (Read More)

If you have ever had a cold sore, you know how embarrassing they can be and how isolated they can make you feel. It should make you feel better to know that you are not alone: cold sores affect a whopping 8 out of 10 people. This may seem high, but even if you don’t… (Read More)

A Bottle of Red or a Bottle of White? According to Billy Joel, “it all depends on your appetite.” If you are enjoying a juicy steak, a bottle of pinot noir or cabernet might be just the ticket. On the other hand, you should probably reach for a sauvignon blanc if you’ve got a plate… (Read More)

Well, if you’re reading this you have already made it through teething, but the same cannot be said for a newborn. We at White Spruce Dental care about the health of our Rochester patients and that’s why we want to provide you with useful knowledge about how to care for a baby that needs teething relief. It’s… (Read More)

You have probably heard of diabetes, but did you know that it affects more than seven million people and they aren’t even aware of it? According to the American Diabetes Association, three people will be diagnosed with diabetes during the minute it takes to read this paragraph. If diabetes hasn’t touched your life, you may… (Read More)