Brookside Dental Care

• posted: Oct. 28, 2017
• thumb sucking

Although distressing to many parents, infants and toddlers sucking their thumb is a common if not universal habit. Most children phase out of it by around age 4, usually Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• tooth pain

Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2017
• oral hygiene,  gum disease

Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  braces

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2017
• Dental Implants,  dentures,  restorative dentistry

Have you been considering implant-supported dentures, but aren't sure if they're the right choice for you? Our Stockton, CA, dentists - Dr. Alexander Pritsky, Dr. Ravneet Nijjar and Dr. Emil Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2017
• dental exam

Accidents happen, especially to teenagers involved with sports or similar activities. In an instant they can lose one or more teeth and permanently alter their smile. Fortunately we can restore Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2017
• bad breath

Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2017
• headgear

Braces utilize the mouth’s existing teeth-moving mechanism by applying pressure in the direction of the desired movement. This is done with a wire laced through metal brackets affixed to Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2017
• crowns

So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure? Here's a short true Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2017
• Dental Implants,  restorative dentistry

How implant dentistry from your Stockton, California dentist can improve your smile Did you know that a full set of teeth can keep your mouth healthier? That’s because if you are Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  teeth grinding

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read More

• posted: Jun. 07, 2017
• missing teeth

Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth. That’s Read More

• posted: May 23, 2017
• mouthguard

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read More

• posted: May 23, 2017
• dentures,  restorative dentistry

For many dental patients, losing their teeth can affect their self-esteem extremely. When this dental issue is left untreated, nutrition issues and other oral health problems may occur. However, thanks Read More

• posted: May 08, 2017
• oral cancer

A half million people are diagnosed every year with oral cancer. While other cancers are more prevalent, oral cancer is among the most dangerous with only a fifty percent Read More