Having a crooked smile can be frustrating. Maybe the condition of your smile is causing you to hide your mouth behind your hand when you're meeting someone new. Perhaps you never fully smile at others. Instead, you've practiced the "closed-lip" smile to perfection so that no one ever sees your ...
Read MoreYou wake up after hitting snooze twice. You do a quick 20-minute ride on your stationary bike, then hop in the shower. You put on your yoga pants and a shirt, turn on your coffeemaker, and pull out the computer to start work at your kitchen table. Oh, yeah, and hop up to heat some instant oatmeal ...
Read MoreLast month, we gave a special shoutout to our assistants for their wonderful work in our office. This month, we’re celebrating our hygienists during National Dental Hygienists Week, April 4-10. Although our patients always pass along kind words about our hygienists, we want to take a ...
Read MoreDr. Victoria Shook has used dental implants to help many of her patients enjoy a healthy smile again. If you're suffering from missing teeth, she and our team would love for you to know more about implants. These artificial teeth roots can help you: Smile with confidence that your teeth look ...
Read MoreAll next week, we’ll be celebrating Dental Assistants Recognition Week here in San Pedro. We love all our dental assistants, and our patients love them too! Pricella is one of our assistants, and she’s been helping families feel confident about their dental appointments since 2015, when she ...
Read MoreThe next time you floss, pay attention to your gums. Are they pink and firm or red and swollen? Do they bleed when you brush or floss? Redness, swelling, and bleeding are all signs of gum disease, and that is a problem. In fact, it’s the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. You ...
Read MoreIn the past few months, we have seen some good news about the ongoing fight against COVID-19. Two vaccines have been granted emergency use approval, and a few more may be approved soon. Still, the pandemic is not over yet. We still need to be careful, including social distancing and wearing ...
Read MoreIn our last blog, we wanted to give you hope that you can put oral health problems behind you with our cutting-edge dentistry in San Pedro. It’s because we don’t want anything to stand between you and the radiant, healthy smile you deserve! So in the same New Year’s spirit of fresh starts ...
Read MoreHappy New Year! We want to help you live more fully and confidently in 2021 by making sure your oral health is in tip-top shape. If you’ve convinced yourself there’s no coming back from your dental problems over the years, then turn to San Pedro dentist, Dr. Shook, for a life-changing ...
Read MoreIf you're shy about smiling because your teeth are suffering, we have some great news for you. Using cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Shook can give you a new smile you'll take pride in! No matter what shape your teeth are in, she can help. We have many treatments available, including: Dental veneers ...
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