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There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at White Spruce Dental talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli, & Dr. Kloc know that folks in Rochester like to be informed, so… (Read More)

If you had to give up your toothbrush or your car, which would it be? According to a recent survey, 42 percent of adults and 34 percent of teens would rather turn in their keys, computer, cell phone, or microwave than get rid of their toothbrush. It seems that many Rochester residents love toothbrushes the way… (Read More)

We know, this claim seems crazy. What could brushing your teeth possibly have to do with the health of your heart? More than you might think! Jailbreak Bacteria When you eat or drink, your mouth becomes populated with the bacteria that cause plaque. This sounds gross, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. As long… (Read More)

Let’s be honest. If you are like most Rochester folks, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. In fact, one in three Americans avoid going to the dentist regularly. After a while, that time spent away… (Read More)

Imagine this – you have come to see Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli, or Dr. Kloc for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then he tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since you have been… (Read More)

There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli, or Dr. Kloc or someone else at White Spruce Dental mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily concern our Rochester patients, but bruxism… (Read More)

Every Rochester parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led believe they don’t have an impact on a child’s… (Read More)

Every 17 seconds someone new is diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country. Dr. Nozik, Dr. Tumminelli, & Dr. Kloc at White Spruce Dental want to educate all Rochester residents on what they can do to prevent and treat this debilitating disease. What is… (Read More)

Nothing can ruin your day quite like a cold sore. It seems like they only show up at the worst possible times and they are always embarrassing. Unfortunately, the fear of cold sores fuels the wealth of misinformation about them and many people end up believing the myths that float around. We at White Spruce… (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)