Patient Care

Coconut oil is still making its mark on the public; from cooking to skincare it seems to be the be-all-end-all solution for all kinds of health issues. One area where coconut oil has sprung up in popularity is in the oral health community. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have likely heard a… (Read More)

Almost all of us have dealt with pain in or around our mouths because of a cold sore or canker sore in our lives. But do you know the difference between these two ailments? Here White Spruce Dental will talk about both cold sores and canker sores, and we will discuss the differences between the… (Read More)

Have you ever suffered from an aching tooth? Some people call it a toothache or tooth pain; no matter what you call it, it can be debilitating! But how serious is tooth pain? What causes a tooth to hurt, and when should you go see your dentist at White Spruce Dental in Rochester? What is… (Read More)

We all want to keep our mouths healthy, especially as we get older.  But what kind of issues could affect your oral health as you age? That is a question that many adult seniors may be asking themselves, and if you are one of them, White Spruce Dental hopes you find this information useful!  Did… (Read More)

Do you experience pain when you eat something cold like a popsicle, or drink something hot like hot chocolate? Does brushing your teeth occasionally cause sharp pains that reverberate throughout your mouth? If this is something that happens to you, you may have sensitive teeth.   What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?  There are many things that can… (Read More)

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)

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)

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)

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)