Dentist Richmond Heights, MO

Making the Drive Worth It for Richmond Heights Residents

Richmond Heights packs a lot into about 2.3 square miles: the Saint Louis Galleria, a MetroLink Blue Line station on McMorrow Avenue, and the junction of Interstates 64 and 170. With so much close at hand, traveling several exits west for dental care is a fair thing to question. The answer lies in what waits at the other end. Metro West is a periodontist-led office, so gum health, bone support and tooth replacement sit at the center of how the practice works.

A periodontist completes years of extra training focused on the gums and the bone beneath the teeth. That background shapes how the whole office evaluates a mouth, from a routine cleaning to a complex rebuild. When the gums are stable, crowns, bridges and implants have a firmer foundation to rest on.

That focus matters if a previous dentist has mentioned deep pockets, bleeding gums or a tooth that may not last. Instead of a quick fix this year and another patch next year, Dr. Shabany looks at the whole mouth and builds one coordinated plan. A plan laid out up front lets a busy Richmond Heights commuter schedule each step around work rather than reacting to problems as they surface.

Office hours run Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and the office is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Because the drive is almost entirely interstate, an early-morning or late-afternoon visit can sit neatly at either end of a workday. Residents who already drive I-64 toward the western suburbs will find the Ladue Rd exit an easy addition to a familiar route.

Getting around St. Louis County by interstate is a daily habit for many households, and our location just off I-270 keeps the final stretch short. After the Ladue Rd exit, there are only two turns before you arrive. Mercy Hospital St. Louis sits a short way down New Ballas Rd, so anyone who has visited the hospital already knows this part of town.

What Richmond Heights Patients Should Weigh Before Choosing Care

Gum disease tends to develop quietly. Early signs such as tender or bleeding gums are easy to brush off during a busy week, especially when nothing hurts. Dr. Shabany prefers to treat a developing problem early instead of watching it grow. Our periodontal disease treatment page explains how the office approaches gum infection.

Laser dentistry adds another option for gum care. Metro West offers laser periodontal treatment and laser gum contouring, along with LipLase® and NightLase® for other concerns. Dr. Shabany describes each approach plainly so you can weigh it against conventional treatment.

Time is the other concern for anyone commuting out of Richmond Heights. Metro West takes digital impressions with a Medit i500 intraoral scanner, so there is no impression putty, and it makes crowns in the office on a Coritec 150i PRO 5-axis mill. If a cracked or worn tooth has been on your list, read about our in-office crowns and bridges before you book.

Maybe one tooth is bothering you right now and you simply want answers. The $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray for new patients covers one problem area with a focused exam and a single x-ray. It is an inexpensive way to learn what is going on before you decide on anything larger.

Bite and wear problems deserve attention as well. Grinding at night can chip teeth and strain the jaw, and the office makes bite guards on its SprintRay PRO 3D printer. Dr. Shabany aims for the best possible results without over-selling or hype, so every recommendation comes with a clear explanation of what it involves and why.

Richmond Heights has been its own city since 1913, and some of its subdivisions took shape after the 1904 World's Fair. Dental work ages much like an older house does. Crowns, bridges and fillings placed decades ago deserve a careful look, and a periodontist is well placed to check the gums and bone that support them.

Our Services for Commuters Seeking a Dentist in Richmond Heights, MO

• Periodontics

  Periodontal care is Dr. Shabany's specialty and the core of the practice. Patients can receive gum disease treatment, gum grafting and laser periodontal therapy under one roof, guided by a single plan.

• Dental Implants

  When a tooth can't be saved, an implant replaces the root as well as the visible crown. CBCT 3D imaging lets Dr. Shabany plan placement around the bone you have, and the same office restores the implant once it heals.

• Restorative Dentistry

  Composite fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and partials repair damaged or missing teeth. Crowns made in the office keep the work under one roof, which suits anyone with a tight weekday schedule.

• Cosmetic Dentistry

  Professional whitening, porcelain veneers and full smile makeovers refresh how your teeth look. Healthy gums frame every smile, so cosmetic work here is planned with gum health in mind.

• Preventative Dentistry

  Cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings and CariVu early decay detection form the foundation. Regular checkups give Dr. Shabany the chance to spot changes in your gums and teeth while they are still small.