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Technology certainly has its place, but one of the downsides of having the world at our fingertips is that we’re so overwhelmed by information, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not. In the age of the internet, your friends at Shook Dental Care want to make sure our patients are ...

Improve your energy, health, and quality of life with a custom sleep apnea device from Shook Dental Care. It will help you breathe easily while you sleep and wake up feeling rested and refreshed! Not sure if poor sleep quality is to blame for your sluggishness and other symptoms? Then ...

If you’ve suffered tooth loss, then no doubt this year’s 4th of July party wasn’t as enjoyable as summer barbecues used to be for you. This particular season gives us an array of delicious food options that you can’t indulge in without a full set of strong, stable teeth. Crunchy, buttery ...

This July, celebrate your own freedom from the painful symptoms of TMJ disorder! You’ll find effective solutions at Shook Dental Care that prevent you from grinding and clenching your jaw, allow the joint to heal, and get you back to a pain-free life. Take a minute to answer the questions ...

Your routines and habits during the summer months can change a bit, which means taking care of your teeth and gums may slip through the cracks. Keep your oral health on track with help from your San Pedro dentist! Dr. Shook and our team want to help reduce your risk of dental problems and ...

You wish your teeth were straighter, closer together, and overall more nicely aligned. But every time you take a minute to think about what your life would be like wearing braces, you tuck those hopes for a better-looking smile away again in a back corner of your mind. We don’t blame you! ...

Before the summer season gets underway, our team at Shook Dental Care wants you to know about the risk for dental emergencies this time of year, how to safeguard your smile, and where to go for same-day emergency appointments in San Pedro, CA! Keep Your Smile Safe This Summer! Here are some ...

Don’t let another year go by hiding your crooked teeth. Get a smile worth showing off without spending a minute feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed wearing metal braces! Take today’s quiz from your friends at Shook Dental Care to see if Invisalign is the best way to straighten your ...

Do you have a tooth that’s suddenly become sensitive to hard foods or hot and cold drinks? Do you have any damaged, worn, or discolored teeth? These issues will only worsen over time unless you do something about them, but our team at Shook Dental Care can understand why you might hesitate ...

For Oral Cancer Awareness Month, our team at Shook Dental Care wants to make sure our patients know how to best protect their oral and overall health. One way is to make routine dental cleanings and exams a priority. It’s during these appointments where Dr. Shook can screen you for oral cancer ...