Schuster and Ocho Dental provides a variety of services to improve your smile and oral health. Please see our complete list of services and additional information below.
At Schuster and Ochoco Dental, we perform every service with the same commitment: One doctor, one patient, and our complete and undivided attention from the moment you sit down.
Dr. Aaron Ochoco’s approach is deliberately conservative. He recommends only what you need, preserves healthy tooth structure whenever possible, and explores every option before suggesting something more involved.
We are pleased to accept new patients, and would love to welcome you to our Santa Monica dental practice. Please call (310) 453-5300 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ochoco.
Our Dental Services
- General Dentistry: Dr. Ochoco provides comprehensive care for adults, addressing everything from routine concerns to more complex restorative needs.
- Cosmetic Dentistry: Dr. Ochoco's approach to cosmetic enhancements is smile design rather than a list of separate services. He evaluates your unique needs and lifestyle, considers facial proportions and personal goals, and recommends only the treatments that will provide a natural-looking, lasting improvement.
- Porcelain Veneers: Thin porcelain shells placed over the fronts of your teeth correct chips, tooth wear, discoloration, and proportion issues. Dr. Ochoco collaborates with you, using hand-crafted mockups and obtaining your approval before completing a final restoration.
- Composite Bonding: Cosmetic bonding is a conservative treatment option because it requires little to no removal of tooth structure. Dr. Ochoco uses tooth-colored resin to repair chips, close small gaps, and correct minor aesthetic issues in a single appointment.
- Full Smile Makeovers: A smile makeover combines multiple treatments into a carefully thought-out, personalized plan. You can visualize and approve the improvements through every step of the process, so you feel comfortable with the proposed outcome before Dr. Ochoco begins treatment.
- Crowns and Bridges: Crowns protect and restore damaged or weakened teeth. Bridges replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the teeth on either side of the gap. Dr. Ochoco explores all options first, ensuring that you receive only the treatment you need.
- Composite Fillings: Tooth-colored composite fillings restore your teeth while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. Dr. Ochoco removes only what the restoration requires and bonds the material directly to the tooth for a seamless appearance.
- Emergency Dentistry: Dr. Ochoco welcomes same-day appointments for existing patients experiencing a dental emergency. His priority is getting you out of pain and explaining the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.
- Cleanings and Exams: Regular cleanings and exams give Dr. Ochoco ongoing access to your current oral health to diagnose potential issues quickly and most conservatively. Each visit includes a professional cleaning, a comprehensive exam, digital x-rays at appropriate intervals, and an oral cancer screening.
- Preventive Dentistry: Dr. Ochoco develops a personalized preventive plan for you based on your specific risk factors, oral health history, and existing dental needs, adjusting recommendations over time as your needs change.