Shannon Yoon DDS

I have been going to Dr. Yoon for over 5 years. She has proven extremely competent, careful and honest over that time. I originally went to see her after being told I needed to have an extensive amount of work done on my teeth elsewhere. Dr. Yoon was very honest and told me that most of that was unnecessary and that the «problems» were more potential than actual, and could safely be observed. Time has proven her correct. She is very gentle and confident. She is quite serious — if you are looking for the chatty dentist who thinks they are a comedian, you won’t find that here. She is generally quiet and is extremely professional, but provides me with a complete description of what she finds. She is very effective with the local anesthesia — I am a bit of a sissy when it comes to dental pain, and there has been none. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Yoon’s care.

I’m one of those people who really hate going to the dentist. I really needed to do some dental work and I was recommended by a friend to see Dr. Yoon. Given that I didn’t have insurance, Dr. Yoon quoted me a very fair price. Excellent work & patient care with Dr. Yoon and her assistant. Her receptionist was helpful and friendly, as well.

BEWARE!!! If I could get this place no stars I would. Shannon Yoon is a Liar! I moved down to the area and needed a new dentist and figured I would giver her a shot. I hadn’t been to a dentist in a few years and needed a cleaning. I went in and got X-​rays and was then told that I had 7 CAVITIES, 7!!! I wanted to laugh because I knew instantly that she was lying. I figured I might have a few but there is no way I could have 7!!!
I did not set up another appointment, I was smart enough to tell her I wanted a second opinion. My father retired and finally got better insurance and I was able to go where my husband has gone his entire life. It was someone I knew I could trust. I went in they had to take more X-​rays, did a really great cleaning and told me I only had 2 cavities. I could not believe it. Yoon told me I had 7. That would have been 5 unnecessary fillings in my teeth.
Please, please, please don’t go here or get a second opinion from a dentist you could trust but this dentist office is only out for money!

Great experience at Dr. Yoon’s dental office. Office staff, Deanna, was very helpful, friendly and welcoming; made me feel very comfortable from the start! Veronica was very pleasant and made me feel at ease in the chair. Dr. Yoon was professional and gentle and thoroughly explained her treatment plan recommendations and options. She made sure all my questions were answered. Only about 5 to 10 minute wait time too! Glad to have found this dental office!

I went in for a cleaning some weeks ago and was told that I had three cavities, so the cleaning would wait until I had the cavities done (?). Okay; fine. Yesterday I went in to get the three cavities taken care of and Dr Yoon said I had four cavities (?). I reminded her that she’d told me there were three. She said that one was very small, so we wouldn’t worry about it. Okay; fine.
She didn’t let me know when she’d be inserting the needle into my gums. At some point I felt some pain and groaned a bit. She didn’t seem to notice; certainly she didn’t react. Then on to the other side of my mouth. Again, no notice about the (this time extra-​long) needle going into my gums. This one hurt quite a bit. I groaned and curled my legs up. Again, she seemed not to notice and did not react at all. Once the needle was out of my mouth, I said, «Wow. That hurt a lot.» Utter silence.
Seriously. Utter silence.
I then said, «…and I guess no one cares about that.»
Another silence. Then Dr Yoon said, «The reason it hurt was because it’s a long needle and it goes through several layers of tissue.» (For the record, like most people, I do understand that a needle functions by piercing flesh, which is typically uncomfortable.) Then she was done talking.
Once she was about halfway through drilling, she began asking every five minutes whether I was okay. I was fine, because by then my mouth was numb. I’m not sure how someone with such a lack of communication skills and/​or empathy earned these rave reviews, but I’m certainly never going back, nor is my family.
One last note: Her staff is the best of anyplace I’ve ever been. Too bad they work for an unfeeling robot.

No luck trying to make an appointment. I’m new to the area and have a list of dentist to choose from. I randomly picked this place. When I called to see if I could choose them I did not get a person and left a voicemail. No call back. Because I didn’t have many options I just pick them. When I called to make an appointment they said «there is one other caller and they will call back». Again no call back. Maybe the dentist is great but I’ll never know since I can’t get in to see dentist.

Ultimate. That’s pretty much it. LOVE the staff !

Okay I had to Unilocal… I actually read up on Dr Yoon and to be honest, after reading all the positive responses on Unilocal,I decided that I would give her a chance. All my life I’ve had the fear of «The Dentist, Dr Yankempullum, The ToothFairy hater», etc… LOL My last Dentist just poked around and sent me off to some other place to get work done on my teeth. AT Dr Yoon’s office they treat you like family and care for your well being… They called and scheduled a root canal «STAT» and was taken in that same day… I do recommend Dr Yoon and her Friendliest helpful Staff Dianna & Beronica.

This place is the absolute best. Ya hear me? THE BEST. I have had extreme dental anxiety since i was a very small child that has stayed with me through adulthood. when i came in for my appointment, i immediately felt a little more relaxed because of the lovely receptionist. my appointment went extremely well and PAINLESS.
Now whenever i walk into my appointments, i feel like I’m meeting with some relatives (the good kind of relatives. whenever I’m waiting for the medicine to kick in, we always chat and joke around.
Dr. Yoon always goes over what is going on with your teeth so you know exactly where and how the infection/​problem needs to be fixed.
the only complaint i would have is that its very pricy… but to me its completely worth it. no fear, tears, OR cavities? definitely :)

Dental Chickens Listen up!
Dr. Yoon and her amazing staff will treat you like family… no not like how your family behaves at the Thanksgiving table! Rather a «come on in and relax» feeling that you wouldn’t get at any other dental office.
I just had my final procedure done (a crown, filling and cleaning… yeah I know.) and I’m as good as new!!! All the major work has been dealt with in a timely manner and Im feeling great!
If you are near the Lomita area or further away like me… Dr. Yoon’s office should be the only choice for your dental needs!

Dr. Yoon and her staff are the best!
I live in LB and was referred to Dr. Yoon by a co-​worrker. I have now been a patient of hers for years and the thought of ever having to change dentists freaks me out!
I’ve had everything from cleanings to a bridge done by Dr. Yoon and her work is impeccable! She does refer out for root canals… but I actually respect her decision to have an endodontist do the root canal.
I also love that fact that Dr. Yoon does cleanings herself… no hygienist!
The receptionist Deanna is professional and polite (I had to tell her she didn’t need to call me Ms. and to call me by first name) and Veronica, Dr. Yoon’s assistant is the best… and is always super sweet when I’m feeling anxious.
I especially love the fact that I can get emergency appts with her because she doesn’t overbook!

Seems legit than some other dentist offices that I have been to.
Reason for 2 stars.
She wanted a copy of my full mouth xray. I didn’t get it due to 2 reasons. I was up for xrays in 3 months from my HMO. My old dentist wanted $ 40 for it. I went to the office and her staff said she wouldn’t see me without the xrays. I asked them to ask her since I have an appt and cleaning appt with her.
She agreed to see me. She took single xrays, bite-​wings. She told me I had one cavity and needed the porcelain. Then she said, she couldn’t do my cleaning. It would have to be done when I get my cavity done.
I have never had a cleaning after cavity work nor heard of such a thing. Anyways I set up an appt for January but the Holidays came and I am short on cash, so I can’t do it till later.
I called to cancel. Then I get a call on the day of my cancelled appt to tell me that I missed it. I called back and left message telling them that I canceled it previously. Office staff is not on top of it.