Convenient Access from Webster Groves
Gums that bleed when you floss, teeth that look longer than they used to, an old bridge that never felt quite right: these are the worries that send many people looking for a specialist. If you need a dentist in Webster Groves, MO who treats gum problems at their source, Metro West Dental and Implant Institute is a periodontist-led practice in Creve Coeur. The drive takes around 17 minutes.
From Webster Groves City Hall at 4 E Lockwood Ave, head north on S Elm Ave, turn east on E Kirkham Ave, and follow it as it becomes S Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood Blvd carries you north to I-64/US 40, where you turn west and continue to I-270. Go north one exit, turn right on Ladue Rd, then left onto N New Ballas Rd to reach 443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 244, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. The trip is about 10.5 miles.
Our block of New Ballas Rd sits just south of the Olive Blvd shopping corridor, and you can find the exact spot on Google Maps. Allow more time when I-64 is busy at rush hour. Patients from Brentwood and Kirkwood are welcome here as well.
Why Long-Time Webster Groves Residents Choose a Gum Specialist
Webster Groves grew up along the Pacific Railroad, and its tree-lined streets still hold everything from historic cottages to large family homes. The city took its present shape in 1896, when five small communities merged, and an early subdivision there was promoted in 1892 as the "Queen of the Suburbs." Dental work in a community like this often has a long history too. Fillings, crowns and bridges placed decades ago may now sit on gums that have slowly pulled back.
That is where a periodontist earns his keep. Gum recession, bone loss around teeth and stubborn infection are the core of Dr. Shabany's training, not an occasional side task. Instead of patching one tooth this year and another next year, he looks at the gums, bone and bite together and builds a single coordinated plan.
Webster Groves is also home to Webster University's main campus on E Lockwood Ave and to Eden Theological Seminary. Free time here might mean a walk on the Deer Creek Greenway, birdwatching at Blackburn Park or a skate at the Memorial Park ice arena. The city lies in St. Louis County, bordered by neighbors such as Shrewsbury and Rock Hill.
The office keeps Monday through Thursday hours, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and is closed from Friday through Sunday. Retirees and others with flexible weekdays may prefer a mid-morning visit that avoids the busiest stretches of I-64.
What Webster Groves Residents Should Know About Gum Health
Gum disease rarely hurts in its early stages. Bleeding, puffiness, bad breath and teeth that shift slightly are common early clues, and they are easy to dismiss. Left alone, the infection can damage the bone that anchors teeth in place. Dr. Shabany prefers to treat a developing problem early rather than wait and watch it get worse.
Laser care is one of the practice's featured services. Through laser periodontal disease treatment, the office targets infected gum tissue with a dental laser as part of a broader periodontal plan. Laser gum contouring and TwinLight® therapy are also offered for related needs.
Where gums have receded and exposed root surfaces, gum grafting can restore coverage and protect the tooth. This is classic periodontal work, and it is a natural fit for a specialist office. Patients who received implants years ago can also have them checked, since the practice treats peri-implantitis, an infection around an implant.
Older restorations deserve a fresh look as well. Metro West makes crowns in the office on a Coritec 150i PRO mill and uses CBCT 3D imaging when planning implants. Those tools help replace worn work with restorations that fit the mouth you have today, not the one you had decades ago.
Gum treatment is only the start. Regular cleanings, exams and oral cancer screenings keep an eye on your progress after periodontal care, and they give Dr. Shabany an early warning if anything changes. If a single sore spot is your main worry right now, new patients can begin with the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which covers one problem area.
Younger Webster Groves households are welcome too. Parents and children from the Webster Groves School District can keep up with checkups here, and the in-house savings plan offers a $399 yearly rate for kids under 15 who lack insurance.
Gum and Restorative Care from a Dentist in Webster Groves, MO
Laser Dentistry
Lasers treat infected gum tissue, reshape uneven gumlines and support therapies such as LipLase® and NightLase®. For Webster Groves patients with gum concerns, laser care adds another option alongside traditional treatment.
Periodontics
Periodontal disease treatment, gum grafting and peri-implantitis care form the heart of the practice. Each plan focuses on stabilizing the foundation that keeps your teeth and implants in place.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
When many teeth are worn, broken or missing, a full-mouth plan rebuilds function and appearance in planned stages. It is the opposite of patchwork dentistry, which suits residents with years of mixed dental work.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, in-office crowns, bridges, dentures and partials repair or replace damaged teeth. Crowns are milled right in the office, and implant restorations are completed here as well.
Meet Dr. Shabany
Dr. Khaled Shabany, DMD, MS, earned a biology degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and his dental degree from the SIU School of Dental Medicine. He later taught there as an Assistant Professor, and his combined clinical and academic career now spans more than 30 years.
Insurance & Financing
For treatment that insurance doesn't fully cover, Cherry financing lets you spread payments over time. Metro West also accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks. You receive a detailed cost breakdown before any treatment starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Metro West Dental and Implant Institute from Webster Groves, and how do I get there?
Our office sits roughly 10.5 miles from Webster Groves City Hall, around 17 minutes by car. Follow Elm and Kirkham to S Brentwood Blvd, then take I-64/US 40 west and I-270 north to the Ladue Rd exit. Residents wanting a dentist in Webster Groves, MO with periodontal training turn left on N New Ballas Rd to reach Ste 244.
Which road takes Webster Groves drivers up to I-64?
Brentwood Blvd is the link. From the City Hall area, S Elm Ave and E Kirkham Ave lead to S Brentwood Blvd, which runs north to the I-64/US 40 ramps. Once on the interstate, you stay west to I-270 and go one exit north, so most of the drive is highway.
Can Webster University students or staff without insurance save on care?
Yes, through the Metro West Dental Savings Plan. Adults pay $499 per year and receive two cleanings, a comprehensive exam, a periodic exam with x-rays and one emergency exam. Members also get 15% off other procedures, with no waiting periods or yearly maximum, which helps people near the Lockwood Ave campus who lack dental coverage.
Can receding gums around older crowns be repaired?
In many cases, yes, through gum grafting. Grafting adds tissue where gums have pulled back, covering exposed root surfaces and protecting the tooth beneath an older crown or filling. Dr. Shabany examines your gums and bone first, then explains whether grafting, laser care or another periodontal treatment fits your situation.
Will I know the cost before treatment starts?
Yes. The office gives you a detailed cost breakdown before any treatment begins and files claims with your insurance provider. If a balance remains, you can pay by major credit card, cash or check, or spread it out with Cherry financing so a larger plan does not have to be paid all at once.
Schedule Your Visit from Webster Groves
If bleeding gums, receding gumlines or tired old dental work have been on your mind, and you want a dentist in Webster Groves, MO with specialist gum training, Metro West is ready to take a careful look. Call 314-237-3281 to book a Monday through Thursday appointment. Browse every community on our areas we serve page, or return to our Dentist Creve Coeur, MO homepage.