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 pulp of the tooth become exposed to any hot and cold food or beverages you consume. This stimulates the nerves, causing discomfort. For tips on how to care for sensitive teeth at home, read on. Switch to a Desensitizing Toothpaste One of the easiest things you ..read more

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 well as four main benefits you can expect from following it. What is Routine Dental Care? Also known as preventative care, this refers to your twice-a-year visits with Dr. Santos as well as your at-home dental care. At a typical visit to our office, you’ll undergo a professiona ..read more

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 improve your oral hygiene, but there are also many fun and affordable dental care products available to try. Here are five ways to pamper yourself next time you’re in the dental aisle. Upgrade to an electric toothbrush. This is a great way to improve your at-home dental care game. An electric toot ..read more

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 following eight tips can help you upgrade your smile. Consider regular checkups One of the most important ways to ensure the health of your smile is with regular dental checkups. There are two parts to every checkup: a cleaning and an exam. During the c ..read more

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 to generation, making it difficult for families to break unhealthy habits. To provide our patients with the best information, Dr. Santos seeks to dispel these common misconceptions so that each visit to our Seaside family dentistry ends with a happy and healthy smile. Let’s ..read more

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 is because the sugars in our foods and beverages can, over time, cause tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more.  How can the sugar we consume affect our long-term oral health and, more importantly, how can we protect our teeth? Read on to learn more.  ..read more

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 this remarkable new technology using iron oxide nanoparticles with magnetic and catalytic properties. This enables the researchers to control the movement of the nanoparticles using a magnetic field. As a result, researchers could transform t ..read more

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 thinking about the impact it might have on their oral health. Tongue and lip piercing can significantly impact dental health and cause permanent damage. If you’re considering a facial piercing, let’s look at some of the complications the procedure can cause th ..read more

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 heart conditions have a higher likelihood of developing toothaches, cavities, and bleeding gums, according to the results of a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If oral bacteria enter the bloodstream, children with heart dise ..read more

At our Seaside family dental office, a condition Dr. Scott Santos commonly encounters with patients is the development of sudden, unexplained tooth pain. Whether a shooting, stabbing sensation or more a dull throb or ache, whenever a patient develops tooth pain, they want to know why. Tooth pain is typically caused when the innermost layer of a tooth – called the pulp – becomes irritated, inflamed, or injured. In addition to the blood vessels that keep your teeth alive and healthy, the pulp also contains the nerves of a tooth. So, those pangs of discomfort you experience are a result of someth ..read more