Everything starts with a smile.

Discover your best smile at the place where compassion meets dentistry.

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Full service dental to help you show off your best smile.

At Chagrin Valley Dental, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. We also believe that patients should have sufficient information to make educated decisions about their oral health and treatment options.

Dental Services

Ensuring your questions about the safety and efficacy of fillings and the materials used is at the forefront of our care: we make sure you know exactly what the plan is, and how we will help protect your healthiest smile.
A dental crown or “cap” is a covering that fits over a damaged, decayed or unattractive tooth. It can even replace a tooth entirely as part of dental bridgework, and can help you build an even better smile.
Achieve the same results as traditional braces do, but with the flexibility of removable clear plastic guides that help align your teeth with convenience and comfort in mind.

Dentistry encompasses an array of services and procedures with a common goal: to help you to preserve your natural teeth, ensure your oral health, and keep you looking and feeling great.
An important part of your smile is making sure it looks fresh and clean. Whitening procedures have effectively restored the site of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.
Before the development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternatives to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Now with implants, you can have longer-lasting results that also help preserve tooth-supporting bone.

Dental care means not only caring for the teeth themselves, but also ensuring the health of the structures that surround them: the gums and tooth-supporting bone to prevent gum disease.
Properly aligned teeth help you to bite, chew and even speak more effectively. They are also easier to clean, which helps keep your mouth free of tooth decay and gum disease.
Tooth decay is often called the second most prevalent human disease, after the common cold. Without effective treatment, it can lead to pain, tooth loss, and sometimes worse illnesses.

All Dental Services

Meet Your Dentist

Dr. Santos is known for spending time with her patients. She schedules time to get to know what her patients’ needs and goals are, but most importantly, she truly gets to know her patients as people. Dental care can be overwhelming and Dr. Santos knows that the best way to give someone the perfect smile is to make sure they are happy.

Every step of each individual dental care journey is carefully planned collaboratively with patients. With Dr. Santos’s background, you have years of education and expertise at your side. Receiving her dental degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2011 and her B.S. from the University of California, Irvine in 2006, Dr. Santos has been involved in extensive dental research, with a passion for delivering care to under-served communities through dental mission work at home and abroad. Her involvements and training reflect her commitment to the highest standards of patient care, treatment innovation, and leadership.

“Let’s get to know each other...and then we can get to work on your perfect smile, together.”

— Dr. Santos

Dwetta Santos DMD, FAGD

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Aesthetic Services

Neuromodulators are wrinkle-relaxing injections of botulinum toxin – commercially known as Botox®, Xeomin® or Jeuveau® – that are used to treat wrinkles, frown lines and crow's feet. These are quick and easy ways to “refresh” the face for a more relaxed appearance.
As we age, the “padding” in the face starts to break down and lose its fullness, leading to the appearance of wrinkles or deep lines. Fillers add volume back to the face with a naturally occurring substance in the body called hyaluronic acid. These treatments can be applied to various parts of the face to lend a more youthful appearance.

A veneer is a wafer-thin layer of super-strong porcelain that convincingly substitutes for natural tooth enamel. When bonded to your teeth, veneers can create a natural-looking, beautiful new surface.
Invisalign clear aligners work the same way traditional braces do: by applying carefully controlled forces to teeth to move them into a better position. They are made of clear, flexible plastic for a more comfortable experience and natural appearance.
Teeth whitening done in a professional dental setting is a safe, effective way to brighten your smile. It's also perhaps the most economical cosmetic dental procedure. Depending on the whitening method you choose, results can be dramatic: in-office whitening, for example, can lighten teeth three to eight shades in a single hour.

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We work with your schedule AND your wallet to make sure your best smile is within reach.

You deserve the best treatment plan, no matter your insurance coverage. We offer many different ways to help you get the dental care you need and can work with you to find the best options for you. We are committed to offering you safe and exceptional dental care while keeping the treatment cost reasonable.

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We can help figure out the best plan for your different payment and financing options.

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Dr. Santos is amazing! The most gentle and caring doctor/person you will ever meet. Her and her staff go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. The office is kinda small but it’s quaint and fits the Chagrin Falls vibe. I am so happy that I have found my forever dentist. Would recommend her to anyone !

Cristina G.
Dr. Santos is the best dentist I have ever encountered. She is kind, friendly and a greatly skilled professional. For many years I feared my dental visits. After switching to Dr. Santos' practice, I no longer feel any apprehension or anxiety whatsoever. When I first became her patient, I knew I had a lot of work that needed to be done. Never in all of my visits have I felt any pain or discomfort. And my smile is healthy again! Thank you Dr. Santos, and thank you to your amazing staff!

Russell B.
Dr. Santos and her staff are very welcoming. Only time I feel comfortable and confident going to the dentist has been with her!

Xtina Anderson
So happy with Dr. Santos, her staff and all of the other people who got me to this point...my beautiful new smile. I would recommend them to any and all. Accommodating, professional, but most of all, caring.

Maureen Hagan
By far the absolute best dentist EVER! Dr. Santos has the best bedside manor - she gets to know you personally and she doesn't forget. She explains every step of your visit, checks your comfort level often, and is quick with her procedures. I've never even felt a shot of novocaine from her. Even during the very beginning of COVID brought me in for an emergency visit while I was pregnant just to assess a broken tooth. She is giving me my smile back and I can't thank her enough!!!

Chapin C.
Great experience. Dr. Santos and the entire staff were professional, kind, and fun. Actually looking forward to going back......

Stan Muraski
Great office! Very warm and inviting. Exceptional dentistry. Could not be more pleased with my experience.

Joe Mirci
It's unusual to say I have had a wonderful experience at a dentist, but I have! Dr. Santos is very focused and takes her time on the patient to do a good job, while also being friendly and respectful. Her skills in dental work are excellent as well. Her staff is also wonderful. I highly recommend her.

Ellen L.
Great staff and a good experience! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming which put me at ease immediately since I was a bit nervous about my visit. Dr. Santos and her assistant, Brittany worked so well together. The procedure was seamless! I highly recommend Dr. Santos and her wonderful and professional team!

Danette H.
Dr Santos is not only a great dentist but can also perform Botox and lip fillers. I was always self conscious about my appearance, so she performed Botox and lip filler. I love the new me and have more confidence in my appearance. My lips are fuller but not to the point where they looked fake. They are perfect. I have had so many compliments on the work Dr Santos performed. Now I’m hooked and will be back for more. I would recommend her to friends and family. She’s the best at what she does and a wonderful person as well.

Tammy L.
To actually look forward going to a dental practice may sound absurd, however Dr Santos and her team make the experience comfortable. They have returned my smile and dental health back to normal! Run, don’t walk for the finest experience in dentistry!

Michelle A.
I went to Chagrin Valley Dental for a cleaning, which after 5+ years was probably long overdue. Okay, it was definitely long overdue. Mel did a great job with the cleaning the discomfort or pain was nonexistent and their facilities are top notch. Great location, great views and great accommodations. The entire staff, Dr. Santos, Mel and everyone else were polite, professional and knowledgeable.

Dominic
Dr. Santos and her team are truly wonderful. Every time I walk into the office, I am warmly welcomed by the front desk and feel immediately at ease. Dr. Santos is always so warm and friendly, and not only does she care about providing the best dental care to her patients, she truly seems to care about her patients' personal lives as well, asking about their families, children, etc. Also, her office is in a great location - right in the heart of Chagrin Falls, so before or after an appointment, I like to take a walk by the river or stop in some of the quaint stores nearby. Overall, I highly recommend!

Elizabeth L.
As a former dental assistant I am aware of the little details that make a dental office great. My experience at Dr Santos office has impressed me with the exam and cleaning that I received yesterday. Melissa cleaned my teeth and did a very thorough job. I was able to watch my favorite TV show and time flew by, before I knew it my teeth were feeling great. Dr Santos has the best qualities of being painless, efficient and personable. I wouldn’t hesitate to suggest Chagrin Valley Dental to anyone looking for a new dental experience.

Kelly J.
Dr. Santos is not only an amazing dentist, but an amazing person as well. She has been my dentist for a while now and since she moved to Chagrin Falls, I chose to keep going to her. (50 min drive and well worth it!) She has always been so kind, caring and helpful. Everyone at this office is so friendly which makes the experience so much more pleasant. I always leave with a clean, fresh smile that I'm ready to show off. I trust Dr. Santos 110% and would recommend her to anyone!

Melissa L.
I almost have no words to describe how great of an experience Dr. Santos and her entire staff provides! I initially saw Dr. Santos at her Strongsville, Ohio location and have remained her patient even now that she has her own practice in Chagrin Falls! Every visit feels like you’re stopping by to catch up with friends, sort of like how it is when you may see your nail tech or hair stylist! The hygienist are gentle and super friendly and everyone listens well so that you leave feeling great! I could go on and on and on. I am beyond thankful for this dental office!

Kristin D.
Dr. Santos is wonderful! She is the only dentist that made me comfortable and not so nervous about the whole dental experience. The staff she has now is incredible as well, everyone is so friendly and understanding. Dr. Santos was so amazing, when she moved offices (40 minutes away) I searched for her and followed her over. Convenience is great, but comfort is key! I trust nobody else!

Lisa G.

Making the Chagrin Valley smile for over 10 years.

Your care and comfort are at the forefront of everything we do. We don’t just treat the tooth, we treat the whole person. Longer appointments and genuine conversation are just the beginning of our partnership to give you a happy smile.

What does compassionate Dental Care mean?

We keep ourselves updated with the latest technologies in modern dentistry, so we have the tools to treat and enhance our patients holistically. The ultimate goal of everything we do is to help our patients achieve their healthiest smile.