Reviews for Smiles by Dr. Santos

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Aug 2023

Dr. Marina Salib is amazing at this office! Super kind, compassionate, and gentle. Especially for someone like me who has a lot of dental anxiety. She takes the time to explain everything to you honestly and without judgment. She is the dentist I’ve been searching for. I finished my treatment plan and she told me she was proud of me for facing my fears. Dentists need to know how much that makes a difference to a scared patient. The dental assistant and the front desk staff are also super awesome! Highly recommend.
Sep 2022

Dr. Santos is straight forward and efficient while being a total sweet heart with a wonderful bedside manner. The staff is accommodating and were able to squeeze me in for a last minute cleaning. Michael, the hygienist, also has an amazing bedside manner and gave me the best cleaning of my life. 5 stars out of 5.
Aug 2022

When I moved to New Jersey about a year and a half ago, I needed to find a good dentist. Dr. Santos came highly recommended by a friend and he did not disappoint. From start to finish he explains exactly what he is doing during the appointment. He uses "the wand" which is numbing the area without using the traditional needle injection. It works like a charm, did not feel any pain. The office staff is polite and efficient. I am taken promptly at the time of my appointment. Overall, I am extremely pleased. I highly recommend Dr. Santos.

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Fear of the dentist is known as “odontophobia and dentophobia.” It’s a very real condition. Seventy-five percent of all Americans have some degree of fear or anxiety towards dental procedures. For between five and ten percent of adults, the fear is so bad that they will refuse dental care unless it’s a medical necessity, and in some cases, not even then. This fear can come from a painful or traumatic experience earlier in life, and it can color a person’s expectations going forward; but dental health is critically important, and it’s not just about having a great smile. Letting your dental health slide can boost the odds of cavities, gum diseases like gingivitis, dementia, respiratory issues, and complications from diabetes.