Convenient Access from Manchester
Manchester Rd is the backbone of a community more than 200 years old, carrying traffic past City Hall, parks and neighborhood shopping on its way east. That same road is the first leg of the drive to Metro West Dental and Implant Institute in Creve Coeur, roughly 15 minutes away. Anyone weighing options for a dentist in Manchester, MO can add our periodontist-led office to the list, since it handles everything from checkups to gum grafting and implants.
Starting from Manchester City Hall at 14317 Manchester Rd, head east on MO 100 until it meets I-270, then merge north. Stay on the interstate to the Ladue Rd exit, turn east, and make a left onto N New Ballas Rd. Plan on about 15 minutes for the 8.3-mile drive, with extra time when I-270 slows at rush hour.
On New Ballas you pass the Creve Coeur Government Center and the post office just before reaching our building at 443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 244, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Open our Google Maps listing on your phone for turn-by-turn help. If a friend lives a little farther west or north, our pages for Ballwin and Town and Country describe the drive from those neighbors.
An Old Community, a Straight Drive and a Practice That Takes Its Time
The city's own history traces Manchester back more than two centuries. It incorporated as a village in 1950 and became a fourth class city in 1959. Annexations later grew it from about two square miles to roughly five, all in western St. Louis County about 15 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Daily life here moves between the parks and the schools. Schroeder Park on Old Meramec Station Rd has ballfields and houses the Parks, Recreation and Arts office, while Margaret Stoecker Park offers covered pavilions and a nature trail. The city also runs an aquatic center, and Parkway South High School sits on Hanna Rd. Readers and students head to the Grand Glaize Branch library on Meramec Station Rd.
Metro West suits people who want one steady dental home instead of a revolving door. We see patients Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and the drive stays simple: one main road, one interstate and one exit. Because Dr. Shabany is a periodontist, patients who need gum treatment or an implant do not get passed along to another office halfway through their care.
What Manchester Adults Should Know About Nerves, Gums and Overdue Care
Plenty of adults put off the dentist for years, often because of one bad experience long ago. By the time they come back, a small problem may have turned into several. That is not a reason for embarrassment, and nobody here will lecture you about it.
For patients whose nerves are the main obstacle, we offer oral conscious sedation. You take a prescribed sedative about an hour before your appointment, so you arrive calmer and stay relaxed through treatment. You stay conscious and able to respond the whole time, just far less anxious.
Gum disease is the problem that most often hides behind a long gap between visits. It rarely hurts in the early stages, yet it can loosen teeth and wear away the bone that holds them. Our periodontal disease treatment ranges from deep cleanings to laser therapy, depending on how far the infection has gone.
Once your mouth is healthy, the goal is to keep it that way. A predictable schedule of cleanings and exams, about twice a year for most adults, catches new issues while they are still small and inexpensive to fix. For many returning patients, that routine is the real turning point.
Coming back after a long break also means seeing the whole picture at once. Rather than patching one tooth at a time as each one flares up, Dr. Shabany maps out the full set of needs and puts them in a sensible order. Some patients finish in a few visits, while others spread care across months to match their budget. Either way, you know what comes next and why.
Treatments Worth Knowing When You Compare a Dentist in Manchester, MO
Oral Sedation
A prescribed oral sedative helps anxious patients get through cleanings and larger treatment. It is often the first step back for adults who have stayed away for years.
Periodontics
Bleeding, receding or tender gums get attention from a trained periodontist. Treatment plans aim to stop the disease and protect the teeth you still have.
Restorative Dentistry
Cracked teeth, worn fillings and long-neglected cavities can be rebuilt with fillings, crowns and bridges. We repair the most urgent problems first and plan the rest in sensible steps.
Dental Implants
When a tooth cannot be saved, an implant replaces it with a fixed, natural-looking result. Manchester patients have their implants planned and placed by the same periodontist who treats their gums.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings, exams and screenings keep a restored smile healthy. Parkway families can keep the kids on the same checkup rhythm as their parents.
Meet Dr. Shabany
Dr. Khaled Shabany, DMD, MS spent years as an Assistant Professor at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, teaching the next generation of dentists. Today he brings more than 30 years of combined clinical and academic experience to patients who need careful, unhurried treatment.
Insurance & Financing
Patients without dental insurance can join the Metro West Dental Savings Plan for $499 a year per adult. It covers two cleanings, a comprehensive exam, a periodic exam with x-rays and one emergency exam, plus 15% off additional procedures. There are no waiting periods and no yearly maximum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Metro West Dental and Implant Institute from Manchester, and how do I get there?
Plan on roughly 15 minutes for the 8.3-mile drive from Manchester City Hall. The route runs east on Manchester Rd, north on I-270 to the Ladue Rd exit, then left onto N New Ballas Rd. Patients looking at a dentist in Manchester, MO will find our office at 443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 244 in Creve Coeur.
Does MO 100 connect directly to I-270 for this drive?
Yes. Manchester Rd, also signed as MO 100, runs east straight to the I-270 interchange with no turns along the way. From there it is a short northbound run on the interstate to the Ladue Rd exit. Most of the trip is spent on just those two roads, which keeps the directions easy to remember.
Can Parkway South High students come in after classes?
Yes, students are welcome, and a late-afternoon visit often works well for them. We see patients until 5 PM Monday through Thursday, and the office is closed Friday through Sunday. Teens can come for cleanings, cavity repairs or a cosmetic consultation, and parents can schedule their own checkups with the same team.
Can oral sedation help with a strong gag reflex?
Yes, a strong gag reflex is one of the main reasons patients choose it. You take a prescribed sedative about an hour before the appointment, and you stay conscious and able to respond while feeling far more relaxed. Many people who struggled through cleanings in the past find longer visits easier this way.
What if my first exam shows more work than I expected?
You get a complete plan and a detailed cost breakdown before anything begins. Dr. Shabany ranks the problems by urgency, so infection and pain come first and cosmetic goals can wait. Treatment can then be spread over several visits, and financing through Cherry can help with the portion insurance does not cover.
Schedule Your Visit from Manchester
Whether it has been six months or six years since your last cleaning, the trip east is short and the welcome is the same. Call 314-237-3281 to set up a visit with a dentist in Manchester, MO residents can reach in about a quarter hour. You can also browse the full list on our areas we serve page or learn more about our Dentist Creve Coeur, MO office.