Business Details
Expert Periodontal Care and Dental Implants in Chesterfield
For over four decades, our deeply caring team has used cutting edge technology and proven, sciencebased treatments to create beautifully healthy smiles that last. We have learned what works and what does not, always learning and growing to provide patients with a comfortable experience, specialized solutions, advanced surgical treatments, and worldclass results. Our approach treats people with honesty, transparency, and integrity, the way we would love to be treated ourselves. We offer a welcoming atmosphere, open communication, compassionate clinicians, and comfortable care, partnering with the best dentists and specialists in the Greater St. Louis area. Our customized approach to specialized care puts patients first, always recommending the best treatment for younothing less, nothing more.We provide dental implants, laser dentistry, periodontal services, gum grafts, pinhole surgery, cosmetic gum treatment, and oral cancer screening. Advanced technology such as The Wand computerized anesthesia, Piezosurgery, 3D conebeam imaging, LANAP laser, and intraoral scanners ensures precise, minimally invasive care. As experienced periodontal specialists, we help dentists and specialists achieve optimal results for their patients through collaborative, seamless coordination. Our core valuesexcellence, integrity, education, compassion, respect, and safetyguide every aspect of our practice. We are an unrestricted practice, offering flexible appointment times and financing options to fit your life and make treatment accessible.
Services
Dental Implants
Laser Dentistry
Periodontal Services
Gum Grafts
Pinhole Surgery
Cosmetic Gum Treatment
Oral Cancer Screening
Continuing Education
Guided Bone Regeneration
Scaling and Root Planing
Highlights and features
- Over four decades of periodontal experience.
- Cuttingedge technology for precise treatments.
- Sciencebased, proven treatment methods.
- Unrestricted practice, not limited by insurance.
- Flexible appointment times to fit your life.
What people say
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Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide a highly predictable solution for replacing single or multiple missing teeth. Our specialists collaborate with your restorative dentist to meticulously plan each implant case, aiming for a healthy and naturallooking smile. Implants look, feel, fit, and function like natural teeth, allowing you to speak, eat, and smile confidently while lasting many years with proper care.
Laser Dentistry
Our doctors use the LANAP laser protocol to treat gum disease with minimal discomfort and maximum effectiveness. The laser precisely targets diseased tissue, leaving healthy gums unharmed while reducing inflammation, bleeding, and gum recession. Patients experience faster healing, less postoperative pain, and the potential for regeneration of lost bone and tissue support.
Periodontal Services
Our periodontal services include scaling and root planing to remove bacteria and tartar below the gum line. We also provide surgical options such as guided bone and tissue regeneration, ridge augmentation, sinus lift, frenectomy, and pocket reduction surgery. These treatments halt disease progression, reduce tooth loss risk, and improve oral function and aesthetics.
Gum Grafts
Our specialists perform soft tissue grafts, also known as gum grafts, to cover exposed roots and restore missing gum tissue. These grafts improve smile aesthetics, protect roots, reduce sensitivity, and slow both recession and bone loss. By providing full coverage, gum grafts help prevent future damage and reduce the risk of tooth loss.
Pinhole Surgery
The Pinhole Surgical Technique treats gum recession through an incisionfree method that uses a small hole and special instruments to reposition gum tissue. This approach avoids cutting the gums, resulting in less bleeding, pain, and discomfort compared to traditional grafts. Patients benefit from immediate cosmetic improvement, fast recovery, and can treat multiple teeth in a single visit.
People
Elizabeth Binz
Periodontist
Dr. Elizabeth Binz earned her DDS from UNC, a periodontics certificate and MS from Saint Louis University, is a Boardcertified Diplomate, LANAP and Pinhole certified, and active in several professional societies.
Stephen Snitzer
Periodontist
Dr. Stephen Snitzer has over four decades of periodontal experience, holds a DDS and MS from the University of Iowa, and is a member of several national dental organizations.
Charlotte Best
Periodontist
Dr. Charlotte Best earned her DDS from UMKC, completed a periodontics certificate and MS at Saint Louis University, and is active in several professional societies.
Questions
What services does St. Louis County Periodontics offer?
We provide dental implants, laser dentistry, periodontal treatments, gum grafts, pinhole surgery, cosmetic gum therapy, oral cancer screening, and continuing education events.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (314) 434-2101 or use the online appointment request form on our website to set up your first visit.
What financing options are available?
We offer financing options to help patients manage treatment costs; you can make payments through our office after discussing your plan with our team.
What technology do you use for treatments?
Our practice uses state‑of‑the‑art tools including The Wand computerized anesthesia, Piezosurgery ultrasonic instrument, advanced 3D cone‑beam imaging, LANAP laser, and intraoral scanners.
What are your office hours?
We are open Monday through Friday, with hours Monday 8 am–5 pm, Tuesday 8 am–5 pm, Wednesday 8 am–5 pm, Thursday 7 am–5 pm, and Friday 8 am–5 pm; closed weekends.
