Blog

Having a great smile is a privilege that everyone in Rochester should enjoy. The confidence that comes from having genuine pride in your pearly whites is irreplaceable. However, many of us struggle with imperfections in our teeth. Broken, chipped, cracked, stained, and crooked teeth can really put a damper on your smile. At White Spruce… (Read More)

We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in Rochester, and as dental care professionals, we feel it is our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy… (Read More)

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)

Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the menu all together. In fact, recent studies have found that dark chocolate, containing high percentages… (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)

When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Rochester, so Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli & Dr. Kloc are here to put an end to the misinformation…. (Read More)

Headaches in Rochester are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli & Dr. Kloc would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding, a common… (Read More)

Bad breath is a problem that everyone has to deal with at some point. It’s impossible to keep our mouths smelling fresh and clean all day, every day, especially when there are delicious things to have like coffee or cheeseburgers with extra onions, pickles and mushrooms. So how do you make sure you always have… (Read More)

Not all candy is created equal. Some kinds of candy are much worse for your teeth and oral health than other kinds, and some can even damage your expensive dental work. Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli, & Dr. Kloc definitely don’t want you to have to make an appointment because a jawbreaker broke off your crown and you… (Read More)