Orthodontist in Creve Coeur, MO, on N. New Ballas Road
Finding an orthodontist in Creve Coeur means choosing a team you can return to throughout treatment. At 555 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 200, OSSTL offers a place to discuss your smile, understand your bite and compare your options. Children, teenagers and adults are welcome. A complimentary consultation gives you a recommendation based on an examination, with time to ask what treatment would involve before making a decision.
If you are comparing the best orthodontist for your needs, look beyond an appliance name. Consider who plans your care, how questions are answered and whether the proposed routine fits your life. Dr. Robert Shapiro and Dr. Lisa Seim care for patients across our two offices. Read about their backgrounds and approach on our meet the doctors page.
Braces in Creve Coeur for kids, teens and adults
Braces provide continuous control over tooth movement because brackets remain attached throughout treatment. At your consultation, we consider crowding, spaces and the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. The aim is a plan that addresses your bite as well as the appearance of your smile. Age, tooth position and long-term stability all help shape that recommendation.
Our braces guide explains the choices for growing patients and adults. Metal brackets offer a durable fixed option; clear ceramic braces can make treatment less noticeable for suitable teens and adults. Ask about both if appearance matters to you. We also discuss cleaning around brackets, food choices and the adjustments that are part of ongoing care, so the everyday responsibilities are clear.
Invisalign in Creve Coeur
For a patient who wants removable treatment, Invisalign uses a planned sequence of clear aligners; our Invisalign treatment guide covers the process in depth. You take them out for meals and cleaning, then return them to your teeth. That flexibility comes with responsibility: consistent wear is essential. At your visit on New Ballas Road, talk through a typical workday or school day so you can weigh that routine against fixed braces.
Your orthodontist evaluates the bite and monitors movement rather than relying on a digital preview alone. Attachments, elastics or refinements may be part of an individual plan. Clear aligners are not automatically the right answer for every correction. The consultation is an opportunity to understand which movements are needed and why the doctor recommends a particular approach.
Orthodontic care for adults
Adults considering orthodontic care often have a different starting point from teenagers. You may have teeth that shifted after earlier treatment, dental work to consider or a bite concern you have lived with for years. Our adult orthodontics information explains how gum health, crowns and other existing dentistry influence planning. Share those details at your first appointment, even if your main concern is a small visible change.
Patients come from nearby communities such as Clayton and Chesterfield. When comparing an office with your work and home routines, think about returning for progress visits as well as the first consultation. We can discuss metal braces, ceramic brackets and aligners in the context of your goals. When orthodontics is part of broader dental care, our doctors can coordinate with your general dentist or other specialists.
Early orthodontic treatment and retainers
For parents arranging a first evaluation, an appointment around age seven can help clarify how permanent teeth and the bite are developing. Evaluation does not necessarily lead to immediate braces. Our early orthodontic treatment page describes observation and the situations in which earlier care may have a useful goal. You should leave understanding why treatment is recommended now or why waiting makes sense.
Retention deserves attention at the other end of treatment. Orthodontic retainers help maintain the position achieved with braces or aligners. If an old retainer no longer fits or has been lost, contact the team for guidance instead of assuming a new round of full treatment is necessary. An examination helps determine the appropriate next step.
Getting to our Creve Coeur office
Use 555 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 200, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 when planning your visit. The office is on N. New Ballas Road near Olive Boulevard, with I-270 access via the Olive Boulevard exit. We are about half a mile from Trader Joe’s on Olive Boulevard, and Mercy Hospital St. Louis sits to the south along the same Ballas Road corridor, so the office is easy to find from anywhere in West County.
Open the Google Maps listing below for a route from your starting point and to read patient reviews. Check that your appointment is at the Creve Coeur address before setting out. If south St. Louis County works better for your routine, explore our Sunset Hills office instead.
Communities we serve
Many of our families come from Olivette, Ladue, Town and Country and Maryland Heights. Whether you are researching your own treatment or a child’s first visit, the next step is the same local consultation at our New Ballas Road office. Bring questions about the care you need and the practicalities of returning for appointments.
Planning your first visit and treatment budget
Before your first visit, review our new-patient guide. The first appointment includes a conversation about your concerns and an evaluation of teeth, bite and facial balance using appropriate records. You do not have to decide to begin treatment that day. If care is recommended, we explain the options, estimated timeline and personalized fee.
Our team can review available insurance benefits and flexible payment choices. Exact costs and coverage vary. The financing and insurance guide provides a starting point for the discussion; your individual estimate provides the details needed to decide.
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A patient’s perspective on OSSTL
“Thank you for the smile my 16-year-old self needed, but couldn’t afford.”
Etoya W., OSSTL patient review
Creve Coeur orthodontic FAQs
What are the published Creve Coeur office hours?+
Monday–Wednesday: 8am–5pm; Thursday: 7:30am–4pm; Friday: 8am–2pm. Call to discuss a patient appointment.
Is the first consultation at New Ballas Road complimentary?+
Yes. The consultation is complimentary and gives you time to discuss your goals, have your bite evaluated and hear the recommended options. There is no obligation to start treatment at that visit.
What should I bring to my Creve Coeur appointment?+
Bring dental insurance information, questions or smile goals, and relevant dental or medical information. A parent or guardian should accompany a minor patient. Our first-visit information explains the evaluation in more detail.
Can I compare adult braces and Invisalign at this office?+
Yes. This office offers fixed braces and Invisalign for adults. The recommendation accounts for the correction needed, existing dental work, gum health and your ability to manage removable aligners. An examination establishes which options fit your situation.
Will the team help me understand insurance?+
The team can review applicable orthodontic benefits and flexible payment arrangements before treatment begins. Coverage and fees are individual, so use your personalized estimate and our insurance and financing information when planning.
Who should I contact about a broken appliance?+
Call the Creve Coeur office for instructions if a bracket breaks, a wire is uncomfortable or an appliance is lost. Our orthodontic emergency guide explains common problems and when additional help is needed. Call before coming in so the team can advise you.
