St. Louis Implant Dentist:
Dr. Joseph Shea - General Dentist

Service Areas:

St. Louis - Wildwood - Oakville - Farmington - Belleville, IL

Dental Implants in St. Louis: When a Bridge or a Denture Just Isn't Enough

The idea of dental implants may scare a lot of people. Don't dental implants require painful surgery? Wouldn't a bridge or a denture be a cheaper, less painful procedure? Dr. Joseph Shea in St. Louis hears these questions nearly every day and he has all the answers you need!

So what exactly are dental implants? Dr. Shea would be happy to explain! Dental implants are permanent, natural-looking, and natural-feeling crowns that are anchored directly into the jaw bone after relatively minor dental surgery. They are the most modern dentistry solution to missing teeth and are less likely to cause chewing problems than a bridge or a denture.

Not everyone has the strong jawbone ridges and healthy oral tissues that are a requirement for dental implants. Contact St. Louis Prosthodontic Care today to see if you are a candidate.

You've spent enough time postponing your best possible smile. Now's the time for dental implants and the perfect set of teeth! Joseph Shea, St. Louis Prosthodontic Care is the dental implants dentist in St. Louis who can allay all of your fears! Just dial St. Louis Prosthodontic Care or use the online form to request an appointment with Dr. Shea today!

Dental implants are a smart alternative to a dental bridge or a denture. When you find the right implant dentist, like Dr. Shea, your new teeth implants can be less costly and uncomfortable than you might think!

Philosophy:

I am proud of having served patients in Eastern Missouri and Central Illinois for over 24 years. My practice is the only full-time prosthodontic practice with a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics in this area. We accept referrals from discriminating dentists and self-referrals from patients with complex and demanding prosthodontic and esthetic dental needs. You will receive individualized treatment geared towards preserving your teeth for a lifetime.

Benefits:

• Dentures that look great and last
• Partial dentures without visible clasps
• Implants - stabilize or eliminate dentures!
• Natural-looking crowns, bridges and implant crowns
• Mercury-free tooth-colored fillings and inlays
• Full-mouth rehabilitation
• TMJ and facial pain treatment
• Handicapped parking and wheelchair accessible
• Most insurance carriers accepted
• Variety of payment options available

Credentials:

• Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry Prosthodontic Training
• Fellow, American College of Prosthodontics
• Fellow, American College of Dentists
• Past President, Great St. Louis Dental Society
• American Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• Great St. Louis Dental Society

Financial Arrangements:

Our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (314) 822-9446 to review your concerns. Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment. To facilitate our goals, we have developed the following financial options: Major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted in our office. If you would like to review our financial arrangement options in advance of treatment, please call (314) 822-9446.

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Location:

Dr. Shea's office is conveniently located on Sunset Office Drive across the street from the IHOP on Watson Road. Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 44 and exit onto Geyer Road.

The doctors at St. Louis Prosthodontic Care are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists. Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational training to advertise this service.

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