April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so we thought it was the perfect time to remind you about the value of general dentistry in San Pedro. After all, early detection saves lives, which is why our dental cleanings and exams include routine oral cancer screenings. In today’s video, you’ll ...

Celebrate World Oral Health Day on March 20 with a visit to your San Pedro dentist! Dr. Shook and our team provide life-changing restorative dentistry services to turn an unhealthy mouth into a bright, beautiful smile. Here’s a look at how we achieve that with dental crowns and bridges, ...

Getting a healthy mouth was a long process for Rebecca. As a long-time dental phobic, her teeth and gums were in pretty bad shape when she first visited Dr. Shook. But now, as you’ll hear in today’s video, Rebecca’s oral health is back on track, and she’s even undergoing Invisalign ...

Your San Pedro dentist is honoring Gum Disease Awareness Month by sharing this quiz with you that lets you take a closer look at your gum health. Take a minute to answer some questions about how your teeth and gums look, feel, and function so we can intervene with nonsurgical gum disease ...

Love is in the air in San Pedro! That’s because we’re hard at work creating lovely smiles with our durable, natural-looking dental crowns for our patients. Here’s just one example, a before and after look at a beautifully-restored smile thanks to our quality dental crowns that protect ...

If you spent any time during the holidays trying to ignore a nagging dental problem, then it’s time to get everything back on track so that you start 2020 with a healthy smile. Take our quiz to see if you should visit Dr. Shook for restorative dentistry. We have wide-ranging solutions that ...

Kim had braces as a teenager, but she now admits she wasn’t very good about following her dentist’s instructions about wearing her retainer. When she noticed her teeth were starting to shift out of place again, she visited Dr. Shook for a solution. Listen to Kim talk about what Invisalign ...

As we enjoy the holidays and look ahead to a brand new year, we thought it was the perfect time to talk about oral health goals for 2020. We want to take a look back at previous blogs that offer ideas for how to get the bright, healthy smile you deserve over the next year, a smile that’s not ...

One of the best gifts you can give yourself is permission to pursue the dental treatment you need to have the gorgeous smile you’ve always wanted. When you look good, you feel good, and that’s such a powerful gift that keeps on giving! Here’s a before-and-after look at the remarkable ...

Almost 90% of adults will have a cavity at some point, and if you had one years ago, chances are you have a dark, silver filling in your mouth. If it shows when you speak, laugh, or smile, it can be a cosmetic problem that makes you feel less inclined to show your teeth or feel relaxed around ...