Chester Yokoyama, DDS - Dental Healing
Westlake practice offering holistic dentistry
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About Chester Yokoyama, DDS - Dental Healing
Based on Wilshire Boulevard in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, California, Chester Yokoyama, DDS - Dental Healing is a dental practice serving the area. Holistic, or biological, dentistry applies standard dental diagnosis and treatment within an approach that emphasises material choice and conservative treatment, considering oral health as connected to the body more broadly rather than treating the mouth in isolation.
Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.
Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.
Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.
Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.
Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent. You can reach Chester Yokoyama, DDS - Dental Healing through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Chester Yokoyama, DDS - Dental Healing offers holistic dentistry on Wilshire Boulevard in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, California. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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108 reviews
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Recent Reviews
My shoulder stopped hurting the day after Dr. Herman extracted my failed root canal. I have always resisted having any teeth pulled until Dr. Yokoyama showed me the tooth-organ meridian chart and then many things started making sense, including the reason why the root canal treatments kept failing. The herbal formulations are soothing and my chronic sinusitis and other facets of my health continue to steadily improve.
Soheila did a great job cleaning my teeth.
Divine team!
It's hard to find a GOOD dentist & a NICE dentist. I want dentistry that's as cutting edge as possible & that has the least negative impact on my health, because the materials used in your mouth can have a powerful impact on your well being. I have experienced this firsthand in my life. I researched biological dentists in Los Angeles when my former dentist retired & found Dr Yokoyama. I couldn't be happier with the work he does, along with Dr Herman (who does most of the surgical work, like extractions & implants). They are both very personable & easy to work with. They listen to your concerns & are always willing to come up with a plan that suits your needs. Their staff are also very nice & accomodating as well. Brenda is great at explaining the financial aspect of whatever plan the doctors formulate. Of course, great dentistry comes at a cost, but Dental Healing has several payment plan options to help you finance the work over time.
If you are looking to take the best possible care of your teeth then look no further than Dr. Yokoyama. The team here will have you wishing you’d been their patient your whole life.
Dr. Chester Yokoyama is truly the best in town! I’ve been seeing him for several years, and he has consistently helped me improve my overall dental health. He has rescued me from multiple emergency situations with my teeth and gums, and his calm, kind, and meticulous approach makes every procedure flawless and safe. His entire team is just as lovely and caring. Dr. Sharon Dayan has also changed my life with the Homeoblock treatment. It has improved my airways, supported facial bone growth, and after only a few months, I can already feel a remarkable difference in my overall health. She is absolutely amazing!
My dental journey began having lost my 15 year old bridge at 56, when a See’s lollipop got stuck on my bridge and snapped it off. I visited Dental Healing for yet another periodontist implant/brigde consultation (my 4th one) regarding my Hypodontia dental case (a hereditary condition where a person is born with missing teeth since birth). Dr. Herman was thorough, kind and honest in explaining my situation. I really appreciated the time he took to get familiar with my case and the honesty in him saying that he did not feel comfortable performing the procedure of moving a nerve to place an implant. He added that I’d need a “true” specialist, of which there are not many. I also met the kind hearted Dr. Yokoyama who mindfully created his beautiful “Green Office”. All of the team were equally kind. I left the office knowing my case more in depth, and feeling cared for and at ease. I can honestly say it was the best consultation, and I’ve had many in the past couple of months.
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