Oakville Implant Dentist:
Dr. Joseph Shea - General Dentist

Service Areas:

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

Choose Dental Implants in Oakville for a Great New Smile!

Does the idea of getting dental implants have you covering your mouth and heading for the hills? Joseph Shea, St. Louis Prosthodontic Care in Oakville wants to reassure you that dental implants are a safe, smart alternative to a bridge or a denture. Often, in the long run, dental implants can be more comfortable and less problematic than any other choice!

Why choose dental implants over a bridge or a denture? A quality dentist like Dr. Shea will explain that dental implants aren't the major dental surgery you might fear, nor are they as expensive as you might think. Dental implants are surgically placed metal anchors in your jaw bone that are connected to natural-looking crowns. They not only look real, they feel real in your mouth and they lead to fewer chewing problems than other alternatives.

Many people in the Oakville area are good candidates for dental implants. You must have healthy oral tissues and good, strong jawbone ridges to support the metal anchors that will support the implant crown. Once the anchor is placed in the jawbone, a chemical and mechanical bond forms as the jawbone actually grows into the implant.

Why settle for a bridge or a denture when dental implants are the permanent, more comfortable way to get the perfect set of teeth? Just address any dental implants questions to Dr. Joseph Shea! Call St. Louis Prosthodontic Care or fill out the online form to request a consultation in our Oakville office 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
• Full-mouth rehabilitation
• Handicapped parking and wheelchair accessible
• Implants - stabilize or eliminate dentures!
• Mercury-free tooth-colored fillings and inlays
• Most insurance carriers accepted
• Natural-looking crowns, bridges and implant crowns
• Partial dentures without visible clasps
• TMJ and facial pain treatment
• Variety of payment options available

Credentials:

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

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.

Office Hours:

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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