Lisa J McDonald- Cosmetic and General Dentistry

What is a CBCT Scan??? A dental Cone Beam Tomography (CBCT) is a specialized type of x-ray that provides more information than the typical dental x-rays. It provides 3-D images of dental structures, soft tissues, new paths and bone allowing for more precise diagnosis and treatment planning. AND its quick, simple and comfortable! Would you like to learn more about your overall health utilizing the latest technology? Give our office a call today!

Please give a warm welcome (and come visit ) our new Associate Dentist, Dr. Merna Megalla! Dr. Merna Megalla’s main priority is to provide you with an exceptional and comfortable dental experience! She is passionate about comprehensive care and open dialogue to help patients achieve their oral and overall health goals. Dr. Megalla earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery with honors from the University of Toronto, Canada. She worked in Ottawa, Canada before moving to St. Louis to join our team. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and the Canadian Dental Association. Aside from dentistry, Dr. Megalla loves travelling, yoga, gelato, and spending time with her husband and husky. She is excited to hear your recommendations for places to visit in St. Louis at your next appointment!

Please help us welcome our newest team member, Ashlyn! Ashlyn Clark has joined our team as the new Appointment Coordinator. Ashlyn is a half-time college student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville studying business administration in hopes to go into management after graduation in 2-3 years' time. Ashlyn previously worked at a large-scale pediatric dentist and dental surgery center in Brentwood for 2 and a half years before joining our team. In her free time, she loves to cook and eat, work out, and spend down time at home with her cat, Felli, and long time boyfriend, Carter, who is studying dentistry.

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Help us help others! Please stop by our office to drop off non-perishable food items to help those in need. The food drive will run through the end of this month. Thank you in advance!! Can't stop by? No problem! Check out our virtual drive https://vad.techbridge.org/vfdhtml.cfm?driveid=49584.

What is a CBCT and is it really necessary?

USE IT OR LOSE IT!!! 2020 is finally coming to an end, don't forget to use your DENTAL BENEFITS! Call us today at 314-727-1319 and schedule an appointment and maximize those insurance benefits! ... Please help us spread the word by LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING this post!

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Does 2020 have you stressed?? Having trouble sleeping? Could you be clenching or grinding your teeth? A trip to our office may be the solution!

Happy Halloween! Have a safe holiday weekend!

What's your preferred toothpaste brand?? Why? Let us know in the comments

And the winner is.....Damon T!!! Congratulations Damon for winning the #CompleteHealthAndWellness Gift Basket! Enjoy all the goodies and continue to take care of your teeth and your overall health!

Last day for a chance to win this awesome Complete Health and Wellness Basket!! You do NOT have to be a patient to win!! Odds are looking good right now! Don't be shy Post a selfie of yourself at our office OR a selfie of your at-home-care, check-in and tag #CompleteHealthAndWellness and you will be entered to win the Dental Health Awareness Gift Basket ($400+ value)

Day 3 - Healthy Bite and Jaw Malocclusion refers to a problem with the alignment of teeth, we refer to this as an unhealthy bite. Examples of malocclusion include overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite. These types of bites can cause a variety of problems including speech impediments, issues chewing, tooth wear, stress on jaw points, gingivitis and the list goes on. Do you experience frequent headaches? Unbearable Jaw Pain? Tooth Sensitivity? Canker sores? ... These are a few, of the many, signs of an unhealthy bite. The good news is, we can help you! The even better news is, all you have to do is give our office a call!