Brookside Dental Care

• posted: Jan. 21, 2022
• oral health,  nutrition

Mystery writer Avery Aames once said, "Life is great. Cheese makes it better." Billions of people around the world would tend to agree. Humanity has been having a collective Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2021
• oral health

If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2021
• oral health

In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did Read More

• posted: May 06, 2021
• oral health

Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2020
• oral health,  oral hygiene

Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2020
• oral health,  gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2019
• oral health

Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to spotlight an often unsung group: individuals providing primary care for another family member. During November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes those caring for Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2018
• oral health,  diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2018
• oral health

Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2018
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

A child with a chronic illness or condition often requires a lot of focus on care for their special needs. Other aspects of their health can often take a Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2018
• oral health

As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2017
• oral health,  gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease causes more than simple gum swelling—this bacterial infection can harm and destroy your teeth’s supporting structures, including the bone. Its aggressiveness sometimes requires equally aggressive treatment. Gum Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2016
• oral health

There's more to your dental visit than preventing or treating teeth or gum problems. We're also on the lookout for a number of potential soft tissue problems that could Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2016
• oral health,  gum disease

Is there a link between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease? Medical researchers are endeavoring to answer this intriguing question, but early findings seem to say yes. If it Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2014
• oral health,  fluoride

Fluoride has been proven to strengthen tooth enamel against decay. That’s why it’s not only added to toothpaste and other dental products, but also to drinking water — in Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2014
• oral health,  dental hygiene,  common symptoms,  tooth decay

If you have ever had tooth decay, you should know: Tooth decay is one of the most common of all diseases, second only to the common cold. Tooth decay affects more Read More