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At our Seaside dental office, we often see patients who are dealing with sensitive teeth. What is tooth sensitivity? It’s when eating, drinking or brushing your teeth causes you temporary discomfort or pain. Usually, sensitive teeth are caused by worn tooth enamel or gum recession. When this occurs, the dental nerves inside the center or…

Dr. Scott Santos and the rest of the team at Seaside Family Dentistry are often asked by patients what routine dental care means and why regular dental visits are necessary, especially if the patient is cavity-free. In this blog post, we’ll answer these questions by breaking down what routine dental care means for us as…

Seaside family dentist Dr. Santos knows that our mouths do a lot for us every day, from talking and breathing to chewing and swallowing. So why not give your mouth the care it deserves by investing in quality products from the dental aisle at your local pharmacy or grocery store? Not only can it help…

At Seaside Family Dentistry, many of our patients deal with dental imperfections, including misaligned, discolored teeth, tooth loss and gum disease. Fortunately, there are many ways that Dr. Santos and the rest of our team can help you achieve a bright, healthy smile. Ready to learn more? From improving daily habits to cosmetic treatments, the…

One of the most important jobs Dr. Santos has is to create relationships with his patients and to help educate them each time they visit our Seaside family dentistry. Oral health myths that circulate on social media can cause lasting damage to a patient’s oral health. Bad oral hygiene habits get passed down from generation…

As a family dentist in Seaside, Dr. Scott Santos is dedicated to helping families make informed decisions when it comes to their oral health. While brushing and flossing remain critical, a balanced diet filled with fresh vegetables, fruit, and lean protein is also very important to maintaining your oral – and overall – health. This…

Could a future exists where patients no longer have to brush or worry about flossing before visiting their family dentist in Seaside? Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have closer to realizing this dream than many would have expected with the development of shapeshifting microrobots that can clean and floss teeth. The research team developed…

At our family dentistry in Seaside, Dr. Santos understands the importance of self-expression for his patients. Whether a stylish new haircut, bold tattoo, or tongue or lip piercing, patients need to feel free to express themselves however they see fit. Unfortunately, many patients that decide to get a tongue or lip piercing do so without…

As a Seaside family dentist, Dr. Santos knows that the oral health needs of his patients vary by age. Senior patients may require more frequent dental care when compared to younger patients to maintain their oral health. But even younger patients may require more care, especially if they have an underlying health concern. Children with…