Shawn Tokunaga, DDS

05/01/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲
Most dental problems begin quietly. You may not feel anything at first, but small changes build over time and are easy to miss without a professional.

At our Arlington Heights office, Dr. Tokunaga offers comprehensive dental exams that are designed to spot the subtle differences and prevent future issues. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙩 https://drtokunaga.com/news/your-first-line-of-defense

Most dental problems begin quietly. You may not feel anything at first, but small changes build over time, and are easy to miss without a professional. Dr. Tokunaga offers comprehensive dental exams that are designed to spot the subtle differences and prevent future issues.

03/27/2026

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀
Daily habits shape your oral health more than most people realize. Your oral health is influenced by many small decisions made on a daily basis. Healthy oral habits don't have to be complicated; they just have to be deliberate.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙩 https://drtokunaga.com/news/healthy-habits-for-oral-health

Daily habits shape your oral health more than most people realize. Your oral health is influenced by many small decisions made on a daily basis. Healthy oral habits don't have to be complicated; they just have to be deliberate.

03/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆. We thank Dr. Tokunaga for the care he provides to his patients and to the Arlington Heights community.

His commitment to thoughtful treatment and long-term oral health helps many patients maintain strong, confident smiles. 🦷 Happy National Dentist Day.

03/02/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵. Many patients want treatment options that work in harmony with their bodies, support overall health, and avoid unnecessary irritation. Bio-compatible dentistry focuses on materials and techniques designed to work with your natural biology.

At Dr. Tokunaga’s Arlington Heights dental practice, treatment planning considers both function and how materials interact with your body over time... read more at https://drtokunaga.com/news/bio-compatible-treatment-options

Modern dentistry is about more than just fixing teeth. Many patients want treatment options that work in harmony with their bodies, support overall health, and avoid unnecessary irritation. Bio-compatible dentistry focuses on materials and techniques designed to work with your natural biology.

02/02/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵
Unlike other tooth replacement options that sit on top of the gum, dental implants are inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of the missing tooth. This is to restore the appearance and function of a missing tooth while maintaining the health of your jaw.

At Dr. Tokunaga's dental office in Arlington Heights, Illinois, dental implants are a trusted option for patients who want a stable, natural-feeling tooth replacement.

Read more at https://drtokunaga.com/news/understanding-dental-implants or contact our office at (847) 290-0222

A dental implant is a state-of-the-art solution to replace missing teeth. Unlike other tooth replacement options that sit on top of the gum, dental implants are inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of the missing tooth. This is to restore the appearance and function of a missing tooth while...

01/07/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸; 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. As periodontal disease progresses, resulting in gum recession, the teeth lose some of their natural protective barrier, and the roots may be left exposed to infection and damage. Periodontal treatment successfully stops infection and restores stability to teeth and gums.

Read more at https://drtokunaga.com/news/periodontal-disease-treatment

Your gums are a lot more important than you might think; they support your teeth, protect your bite, and contribute to your overall oral health. As periodontal disease progresses, resulting in gum recession, the teeth lose some of their natural protective barrier, and the roots may be left exposed t...

12/03/2025

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
“Such an awesome place. Dr. Tokunaga does a great job walking you through everything and the whole team is very friendly and knowledgeable.” - Farr + Swit

See more patient reviews at https://drtokunaga.com/testimonials

11/26/2025

💞 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗚𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱
Cosmetic dentistry enhances the appearance of your teeth, gums, and smile. At our Arlington Heights practice, Dr. Tokunaga employs precise, conservative techniques to help you correct flaws, brighten your smile, and achieve a natural, confident look. ✨

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Cosmetic dentistry enhances the appearance of your teeth, gums, and smile. At our Arlington Heights practice, Dr. Tokunaga employs precise, conservative techniques to help you correct flaws, brighten your smile, and achieve a natural, confident look.

11/05/2025

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙧. 𝙏𝙤𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚. This first visit goes far beyond a simple dental exam. We take time to understand your full dental and medical history, your current oral health, and how your bite functions day to day.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

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Your initial conference with Dr. Tokunaga is the foundation of every successful case. This first visit goes far beyond a simple dental exam. We take time to understand your full dental and medical history, your current oral health, and how your bite functions day to day. Whether you’re dealing wit...

10/01/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.
We're delighted to welcome you to our practice and look forward to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. When you step into our Arlington Heights office, you'll immediately feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere that Dr. Tokunaga and his team have carefully cultivated. We look forward to providing friendly, compassionate, and collaborative dental care for all your dental needs.

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