Sara Stock DDS

About

At Smile Brookline, Dr. Sara Stock helps people breathe, sleep, and smile better—from easing snoring and sleep apnea to guiding a child away from mouth-breathing and building back a confident, comfortable bite. Care is tailored to real-life concerns like exhaustion, trouble focusing, dark circles under the eyes, speech issues, teeth grinding, and persistent cavities (see our symptoms list). Patients often notice benefits that extend beyond their smile: clearer breathing and more restful sleep for both children and adults.

Dr. Stock’s approach combines airway-focused therapies, discreet clear aligners, and comprehensive restorative dentistry so treatment supports overall wellness—not just appearance.

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

Snoring, sleep apnea, and “trouble sleeping”: Custom oral appliance therapy (comfortable CPAP alternatives, including Vivos-guided care when appropriate) plus at-home dental sleep studies to tailor treatment. Outcomes we aim for: quieter nights, deeper sleep, more daytime energy.
Mouth-breathing, recessed or narrow jaws, crowded/crooked teeth (kids & adults): Growth-guided airway treatments and myofunctional therapy (gentle muscle and tongue exercises) to support nasal breathing, healthier jaw development, and better sleep. Often helps with concerns seen on your symptoms list such as ADD/ADHD-like behavior, irritability, bedwetting, headaches, night terrors, delayed growth, digestion or ear-infection issues.
Bite, crowding, or alignment concerns: Invisalign® clear aligners planned with airway and function in mind for a natural look and comfortable bite.
Missing, worn, or damaged teeth: Dental implants, crowns, veneers, and bridges to restore strength, comfort, and appearance; bone and gum grafting when needed for long-term stability. Expect outcomes like easier chewing, less sensitivity, and renewed confidence.
Gentler routine care: Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) for a more comfortable, precise cleaning experience that supports gum health and overall wellness.

Our clinical planning is informed by common signs from your symptoms list:

Behavior/School – ADD/ADHD-like symptoms, irritability, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, trouble focusing, difficulty falling asleep, food avoidance.
Biological – sleep-disordered breathing/apnea, snoring, asthma (often co-occurring), delayed physical growth, bedwetting, headaches, digestion issues, ear infections.
Appearance/Other – recessed jaw or alignment issues, dark circles, speech issues, mouth-breathing, persistent cavities, teeth grinding/clenching, crooked teeth, night terrors.

Awards or Certifications

Recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Dentists since 2008—and again in 2025.
Invisalign provider for 20+ years, emphasizing airway-aware orthodontics and often integrating aligner care with implant planning to optimize outcomes.
Practicing restorative and preventive dentistry since 1989; University of Maryland School of Dentistry graduate; opened a state-of-the-art Brookline facility in 1998 offering comprehensive care with her associates.
Member, American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society; mentor to BU Dental students.

Insurances Accepted

We submit claims to all major commercial dental insurance carriers.

Keywords: Helping people breathe, sleep, and smile better—from easing snoring and sleep apnea to guiding a child away from mouth-breathing and building back a confident, comfortable bite.