Convenient Access from Huntleigh
Plan on about 10 minutes from the Lindbergh side of Huntleigh to our chair. Metro West Dental and Implant Institute is a periodontist-led practice in Creve Coeur, and residents who need a dentist in Huntleigh, MO for implants, gum treatment or a full-mouth plan can reach us mostly by interstate.
From Huntleigh Woods, turn onto S Lindbergh Blvd and head north to I-64/US 40. Take I-64 west to I-270, go north on I-270 and exit at Ladue Road. Follow the ramp about 0.2 mi, turn right on Ladue Rd, then left on N New Ballas Rd to reach 443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 244, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. The trip covers about 5.6 miles, and the Creve Coeur Government Center and De Smet Jesuit High School sit just down the road from our door.
Save our office location on Google Maps so your phone handles the turns. Neighbors in Frontenac and Des Peres use much of the same interstate stretch, and patients from Ladue and Kirkwood come our way as well.
Where Huntleigh Residents Turn for Dental Care
Huntleigh is about as residential as a St. Louis County city gets. Its own history describes roughly 104 homes spread across 750 acres of rolling hills, woods and meadows, with no commercial or industrial development at all. That means there is no dental office inside city limits, and every cleaning or consultation starts with a drive.
Our schedule runs Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with Friday through Sunday closed. A midday slot is often the easiest to fit in, since the interstates are calmer then and the visit leaves the rest of the afternoon free.
The community has deep roots in that open land. Huntleigh incorporated as a village in June 1929, the Bridlespur Hunt was founded on Squires Lane in 1927, and the Huntleigh Woods neighborhood joined in 1947. The city's official history page even notes that the site of Plaza Frontenac once hosted a steeplechase course.
When every appointment requires a car, the distance to your dentist becomes part of the treatment plan. A practice ten minutes away makes multi-visit care far more realistic than one across the metro. That matters most for the kinds of treatment Metro West focuses on: implants, gum therapy and full-mouth reconstruction.
Implant and Full-Mouth Care Without Crossing the Metro
Implant treatment usually unfolds over several appointments. There is a consultation, imaging, the surgery itself, healing checks and finally the crown or bridge on top. For patients here, keeping each of those trips to roughly ten minutes each way removes a lot of the friction.
Planning is where much of the precision comes from. We print implant surgical guides in the office on a SprintRay PRO 3D printer, so the implant goes where the digital plan says it should. Custom implant abutments can be milled on our Coritec 150i PRO mill, which keeps more of the work under one roof.
Some patients ask whether they can leave with a new tooth on surgery day. Same-day dental implants are an option for carefully selected candidates whose bone quality and implant stability meet the clinical requirements. Dr. Shabany evaluates that honestly at the consultation rather than promising it up front.
Gum health sits underneath all of it. Healthy gums give an implant a stable foundation, so periodontal treatment often comes first. Having a periodontist run the whole plan means those steps happen in the right order.
For people missing most or all of the teeth in an arch, All-on-X treatment supports a full set of replacement teeth on a small number of implants. It is a bigger commitment than a single implant, so the consultation covers the steps, the timeline and the cost in detail before anything is booked.
Implants placed years ago need attention too. If gums around an older implant look red or bleed, that can signal peri-implantitis, an infection a periodontist is trained to treat. Bringing those implants in for regular checks is the simplest way to keep them healthy for the long run.
Implant and Gum Services From a Dentist in Huntleigh, MO Residents Can Reach Quickly
Dental Implants
Single implants, multiple implants and same-day dental implants for selected candidates are all planned in-house. You get the consultation, surgery and follow-up from one doctor.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
When wear, missing teeth and gum problems have stacked up, a coordinated plan rebuilds the whole bite. Each phase is sequenced so you make the drive only when it is needed.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and implant restoration finish the job once healing is complete. Crowns can be milled right in the office. Bridges are planned with the same attention to how your bite comes together.
Periodontics
Bleeding gums, recession and bone loss are treated before anything is built on top. Ongoing periodontal maintenance protects both natural teeth and implants over time. Laser gum care is available when it suits the case.
Not every visit is a major one. Families nearby can also come to us for routine cleanings, exams and small repairs, and those appointments keep the bigger problems from developing in the first place.
Meet Dr. Shabany
Dr. Khaled Shabany, DMD, MS, brings more than 30 years of combined clinical and academic experience to every case. He once taught future dentists as an Assistant Professor at the SIU School of Dental Medicine. His stated aim is the best possible results without over-selling or hype.
Insurance & Financing
Implant and full-mouth treatment is an investment, so we offer ways to spread it out. Cherry financing lets you pay over time for care that insurance does not cover. We also file claims with a multitude of insurance providers on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Metro West Dental and Implant Institute from Huntleigh, and how do I get there?
We are about 5.6 miles from Huntleigh Woods, roughly a 10-minute drive. The route runs north on Lindbergh Blvd, west on I-64/US 40 and north on I-270 to the Ladue Road exit, then onto N New Ballas Rd. That makes us a practical dentist in Huntleigh, MO for multi-visit implant care.
Why is there no dental office inside Huntleigh?
Huntleigh has no commercial development of any kind. The city is made up of roughly 104 homes on 750 acres, plus a farm or two, so every service, dental care included, sits in a neighboring community. Our Creve Coeur office is about ten minutes away for specialty gum and implant care.
Can implant surgery be planned so I make fewer trips from Huntleigh?
Careful planning helps. A digital treatment plan and an in-office printed surgical guide let us map the implant before surgery day. For carefully selected candidates, same-day dental implants shorten the overall timeline, and Dr. Shabany will tell you honestly at the consultation whether you qualify.
Does the I-64 and I-270 interchange slow the drive from Huntleigh?
At rush hour, yes. That interchange backs up during peak commuting times, which can stretch the usual 10 minutes. A late-morning or early-afternoon slot avoids most of it, and our Monday through Thursday hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM leave room for that.
How can I pay for implant work over time?
Cherry financing is available for treatment that insurance does not cover, and it lets you split the cost into payments. Before anything starts, you receive a detailed breakdown of fees. We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks for any portion you pay directly.
Schedule Your Visit from Huntleigh
For a dentist in Huntleigh, MO residents can reach in about ten minutes, call our Creve Coeur office at 314-237-3281. A consultation is the first step toward an implant or gum treatment plan. See the full list of communities on our areas we serve page, or visit our Dentist Creve Coeur, MO home page.