We try to help our patients sort through all of the details and get as close as we can to the amounts of coverage available and the patient responsibiity for services we provide. This can be very confusing with frequent plan changes and service fee denials encountered.

We are providers for many dental plans and evaluate many other plans to determine if we can participate. Often the plans have so many restrictions and limitations we are unable to join. Many plans have lists of dentists who have agreed to reduce fees substantially to participate. We are often not on those “lists” but will work with patients to reach acceptable financial arrangements to allow them to have dental treatment provided by St. Louis Hills Dental Group.

The worst thing that can happen to a patient is to have the need for dental treatment and not be able to have care because of financial reasons. Delaying treatment always will end up costing the patient more money or worse lead to a decline in the health of their mouths.

Recently Delta Dental of Missouri has started offering individual dental
insurance plans. You can link to their website at www.deltadentalmo.com.

At St. Louis Hills Dental Group we are committed to quality dental care at reasonable fees. If we can help answer dental insurance or financial consideration questions please e-mail us or call at 314-644-0440.

Tooth Development Chart

Children are seen at our office at younger ages than ever before.  We review each child’s medical, dental, prenatal, natal, neonatal, and dietary history.  We examine children for head, neck and dental abnormalities.  Evaluation includes examining for occlusion problems such as crossbites, overbites, and midline deviations.  During the examination we check for decay and evaluate the hygiene condition of the teeth.  You may read about our fluoride varnish applications on another page of this website.

We recommend that children have their first visit to our office by age three.  We will show our young patients the office, let them watch their favorite television shows, give them a ride on one of our chairs, and clean and polish their teeth on the first visit.  Best of all, they will get a bag of “goodies” if they cooperate.  The bags contain toys, a toothbrush, and several other items sure to get their attention and approval.

Parent Cooperation for Child Dental Care

Parents should begin to brush a child’s teeth as soon as they erupt.  This is best in the morning and at night before putting the child to bed.  Flossing is very helpful in older children who can tolerate the procedure.

Fruit juices not to exceed one cup per day are fine for children after the eruption of the teeth.  Carbonated beverages should not be included in the diet for the first 30 months following tooth eruption.  Infants should not be placed in bed with a bottle with anything other than water.

Infants can have their teeth and mouths cleansed with a damp wash rag after eating.

Children should be scheduled at St. Louis Hills Dental Group at 6 month intervals to follow hygiene evaluation and to track growth and development.

Should you have any questions contact us by email or call 314-644-0440.

As a team we all take pride in our dental experience and the years we have worked together.  I joined the team twenty three years ago,  some have been here more than thirty years.  We have all accomplished many goals together in our work and personal lives.

To keep our office running efficiently we start each day by reviewing our schedule and checking each patients individual wants and needs.  We also discuss what is expected of the team.

Once a month we all meet to discuss new materials, procedures, and any continuing education members of the team have experienced since the last meeting.  These meetings allow us to incorporate the latest technology for treatment that is needed and but comfortable for our patients.

So, I can assure you that we will all do out best to demonstrate to you, our patients, that this is a job worth doing and how much we enjoy doing it together.

This article was written by Tina, one of our terrific team members. If anyone has any questions or comments please contact us at 314-644-0440 or leave a message for us on this website.  Don’t forget that St. Louis Hills Dental Group, at 6979 Chippewa, is located two blocks west of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard.  www.stlouishillsdental.com .