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With so many options for dental care, how do you cut through the noise to find a great dental office? What things should you look for in order to know you will be getting the best care for you and your family? There are telltale signs those in the industry know about that might not… (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)

When kids get cavities, it can be a real bummer. Tooth decay can cause pain, missed school, or even more serious issues. According to the PEW Charitable Trusts, in 2008 children went to hospital emergency rooms over 215,000 times for preventable dental issues. Those visits cost more than 100 million dollars.  Tooth decay, if left… (Read More)

The day your child loses their first tooth is a huge milestone!  However, it’s also your first-time playing Tooth Fairy. So, what’s the standard these days? How much money do you leave? What do you do with the tooth? How are you going to stay awake long enough to sneak it from under the pillow?… (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)

If you have any experience going to the dental office, chances are good you’ve had a dental x-ray. You know the drill, open your mouth, bite down on the hard-plastic thing that looks like a Starwars x-wing ship — then try to keep your eyes from watering while the hygienist drapes you with a heavy… (Read More)

Social media is blowing up with photos of kids heading back to school. Everyone is excited about showing off new clothes and shoes, but what about that back to school smile? First day of school pictures need bright new smiles too! If your kids got a little apathetic over the summer months with their oral… (Read More)

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures we do. We get many questions from patients about types of teeth whitening, the pros and the cons of each, and if there are any side effects. Today we are tackling a few common questions! If you’d like to know if you’re a good… (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)