Convenient Access from Des Peres
On a summer evening at Des Peres Park, the six tennis courts are lit, the spray fountains are busy and kids are casting a line into the fishing lake. When one of those kids comes home with a chipped tooth, or a parent finally admits a molar has been aching, a dentist in Des Peres, MO families can reach quickly is Metro West Dental and Implant Institute. Our office sits in Creve Coeur, about 8 minutes up I-270. We are a periodontist-led practice that cares for the whole household, from routine cleanings to gum treatment and implants.
The easiest way to picture the trip is to start at Des Peres City Hall, 12325 Manchester Road. Head east on Manchester Rd for a moment, then take I-270 North past West County Center, the mall that sits just off the interstate. After about three miles on I-270, exit at Ladue Road, turn right, then turn left onto N New Ballas Rd.
De Smet Jesuit High School and the Creve Coeur Government Center line that final half-mile, and our office is just beyond them at 443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 244, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. The whole drive is roughly 5 miles and usually takes 8 minutes, though rush hour on I-270 adds time. You can pull up our office on Google Maps before you leave. Neighbors in Town and Country and Huntleigh have their own directions pages too.
Why Des Peres Households Make the Short Trip North
Des Peres is a family town in west St. Louis County. Children here attend the Parkway and Kirkwood R-7 public school districts, along with parish schools such as St. Clement of Rome and St. Paul's Lutheran. Summers revolve around swim lessons, camps and sports programs at The Lodge, the city's recreation center. That kind of calendar leaves little room for a dental office that is hard to reach.
Metro West keeps things simple for busy parents. One office can see a teenager for a cleaning, a parent for a cracked filling and a grandparent for a loose bridge, all under the same roof. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, so a morning slot can come before work and an afternoon slot can follow the school bell. Because I-270 does most of the work, the drive rarely eats more than a few minutes of the day.
The practice is led by a periodontist, a dentist with advanced training in the gums and the bone that holds teeth in place. For a family, that means a parent with early gum trouble does not need a referral across town. The same team that cleans your children's teeth can manage the deeper problems adults tend to develop later.
Multi-generation visits are easy to arrange as well. A grandparent with a loose partial or a failing bridge can talk through restorative options, including implants, with the same doctor who checks the kids' gums. Keeping everyone in one office also keeps records, x-rays and treatment history in one place.
What Des Peres Parents Should Know About Their Family's Teeth
Most dental trouble starts small. A soft spot between two back teeth or a little bleeding when flossing rarely hurts at first, which is why it gets ignored between soccer practice and swim meets. Regular cleanings and exams catch these changes while they are still easy to fix.
Our office uses CariVu, a camera-based tool that helps spot early decay between teeth, alongside digital x-rays. For children, that means problems show up on a screen long before they turn into a toothache on a school night. Parents can see the images too, so treatment decisions make sense instead of feeling like guesswork.
Adults in Des Peres have their own risks. Gum disease often develops quietly in the thirties and forties, and it is one of the main reasons adults lose teeth. Dr. Shabany's philosophy is to treat developing problems early rather than simply watching them, so a mild issue gets handled before it becomes a bigger, costlier one.
Accidents happen too, especially in a town full of athletic fields and tennis courts. New patients can book our $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which covers one problem area with a focused exam and a single x-ray. It is a straightforward way to find out what a chipped or sore tooth needs.
At home, the basics still do most of the work. Brushing twice a day, flossing once and choosing water over sports drinks between practices protect enamel better than any single visit can. Sipping a sugary drink all afternoon on the sidelines bathes teeth in acid for hours, so a refillable water bottle is one of the simplest habits a young athlete can build.
Family Care Worth the Drive for Anyone Wanting a Dentist in Des Peres, MO
Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly visits keep kids and parents ahead of cavities and gum inflammation. We pair cleanings with early decay detection so small issues stay small.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges repair teeth worn down by years of use or damaged on the court. Many crowns are milled right in our office, which cuts down on extra trips up I-270.
Periodontics
Gum care is Dr. Shabany's specialty. Parents with bleeding gums, recession or deep pockets get treatment from a trained periodontist without a separate referral.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers and smile makeovers help with stained or uneven smiles before a graduation, wedding or family photo. Each plan starts with healthy gums and teeth underneath.
Oral Sedation
Some adults have put off care for years because of nerves. Oral conscious sedation, a prescribed pill taken about an hour before the visit, helps anxious patients relax through treatment.
New to the practice? A comprehensive exam is the natural first step. Dr. Shabany reviews teeth, gums and bite together and lays out a coordinated plan instead of patching one tooth at a time. Every plan comes with a detailed cost breakdown before treatment starts, so parents can decide what to schedule now and what can wait for a school break.
Meet Dr. Shabany
Dr. Khaled Shabany, DMD, MS completed three years of graduate periodontics training at Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago after earning his dental degree. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, and he brings that gum-focused training to every family he treats.
Insurance & Financing
Families without dental insurance can join the Metro West Dental Savings Plan for $499 a year per adult or $399 a year for each child under 15. Membership covers two cleanings, exams with x-rays and one emergency exam, with no waiting period. Insured patients can rely on us to file claims with their provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Metro West Dental and Implant Institute from Des Peres, and how do I get there?
From Des Peres City Hall, our office is about 5 miles away, usually an 8-minute drive. Take Manchester Rd east to I-270 North, exit at Ladue Road, turn right, then go left on N New Ballas Rd. Families looking for a dentist in Des Peres, MO will find us at 443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 244, just past De Smet Jesuit High School.
What does the $49 new-patient emergency exam cover?
It covers one problem area with a focused exam and a single x-ray. The offer is for new patients, so it suits a family member with a chipped tooth, a sudden ache or a lost filling. Dr. Shabany reviews the findings with you and lays out the repair options and costs before any treatment.
Is the drive any different if I am coming from West County Center?
Hardly at all. West County Center sits just off I-270, so shoppers simply join the same northbound interstate and follow it to the Ladue Road exit. From there it is a right on Ladue Rd and a left onto N New Ballas Rd, and our building is a short distance up the road.
Are sports drinks after games at Des Peres Park hard on kids' teeth?
Yes, especially when they are sipped slowly over an afternoon. Most sports drinks combine sugar with acid, which softens enamel and feeds cavity-causing bacteria. Plain water works for most youth practices and games, and a quick rinse with water after any sweet drink limits the damage until the next brushing.
Do I need a referral to see a periodontist from Des Peres?
No referral is needed. Metro West is led by a periodontist, so new patients book directly for anything from a routine cleaning to gum treatment. That saves Des Peres parents the usual back-and-forth between a general office and a specialist, and keeps the whole family's records in one place.
Schedule Your Visit from Des Peres
Whether it is a first cleaning for a little one or long-overdue gum care for a parent, our team would be glad to serve as the dentist in Des Peres, MO households trust, just a short drive away in Creve Coeur. Reach us at 314-237-3281 to book a visit. You can also browse every community on our areas we serve page, or learn more about our Dentist Creve Coeur, MO office.