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Special Update from West County Dental
We maintain a clean environment by disinfecting the office before and after each patient as we follow the universal protocol. In addition, we monitor the sterilization process of our instruments for each and every patient. We have always done this however in this challenging time it’s important for you to hear our pledge for a safe setting while we care for you.
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Serving St. Louis for More Than 15 Years
On behalf of St. Louis dentist, Pete Spalitto D.D.S, PC, and the entire team at West County Dental, we’d like to introduce you to a better dental experience. In fact, we want to be your St. Louis dentist for life—and thanks to the comprehensive array of services, there’s absolutely no reason for you to go anywhere else! Call us at (314) 821-2712 to reserve your new patient experience!
Who would have thought going to the dentist could be so enjoyable?
Since first opening our doors more than a decade ago, West County Dental has been a “health-driven practice.” We believe in education and prevention. By utilizing the latest in dental technology, such as Laser Dentistry, we can enhance the overall comfort and convenience of each visit. Along with our laser treatments, we offer services that ease swollen gums, sensitive teeth, and tooth pain. For patients who are deathly afraid of the dentist, we offer a wide array of sedation dentistry options to make your dental visit painless. In addition, for those who don’t have time to come back week after week after week, we offer crowns in a day—which is precisely what it sounds like!
Our standard dental services include:
- General Dentistry
- Cleaning and Prevention
- Sedation Dentistry
- Same Day Dental Implants
- Same Day Crowns
- Orthodontics
- Periodontal Disease Treatment
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Laser Dentistry
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Teeth Cleaning Does Not Increase the Risk of COVID
Since the pandemic began in 2020, people have wondered whether preventative teeth cleanings were worth the perceived risk of contracting COVID-19. In fact, about 200,000 dentist offices around the US closed in March 2020, a move fueled by concerns that aerosols generated during dental procedures could transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Even after dentist offices reopened, […]
Gum Disease Can Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
Add gum disease to the list of risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have found that people with gum disease for a decade or more have a 70 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s than people with healthy gums. Understanding the connection between oral health and Alzheimer’s disease can help you protect your overall health. […]
Helping Children with Autism during Dentist Visits
Many children feel overwhelmed at dentist visits, but there’s a whole different set of challenges for kids with autism. Autism spectrum disorder makes it difficult to sit still for long periods, especially in an unfamiliar setting. Children may also experience sensory overload from the bright lights, the sensation of tooth-cleaning devices, and the taste of […]
Gum Disease and its Effect on Heart Disease
Many people don’t realize the surprising connection between gum disease and heart disease. Study after study shows that people with poor oral health have two to three times the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other serious cardiovascular event. Learn about the link between your mouth and your heart so you know how […]
The Importance of Regular Dental Visits
Everyone wants bright, white teeth and healthy gums, but even the best oral hygiene may not be enough to meet your goals. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting the dentist a minimum of every six months. Some people may need more frequent visits, depending on their oral health. Despite this recommendation, only 58 percent […]