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Orthodontic Specialists of St.
About Orthodontic Specialists of St. Louis
Dr. Robert Shapiro takes on complex jaw cases other orthodontists have declined and is noted for turning down treatments he doesn't think will help.
Reviews highlight Dr. Robert Shapiro's willingness to tackle difficult cases, including a long-standing jaw issue and a missing permanent tooth other providers had missed, along with his reputation for declining unnecessary treatment. Many reviews mention satisfying results, including late-life smile transformations for older adults and braces removed ahead of schedule. Scheduling is frequently described as reliable, with on-time appointments and quick turnaround for repairs, and the office is described as clean with modern imaging equipment.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, January 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Orthodontic Specialists of St. Louis provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Orthodontic Specialists of St. Louis uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Robert Shapiro, DDS MS
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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| The orthodontist | 53 | 1 |
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| Gentle, comfortable care | 20 | 0 |
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Recent reviews from Google
I’m beyond impressed with Dr. Shapiro and his staff. What an amazing job they did for my son Cain. Not only did they give him a Hollywood smile. They gave him confidence, high self-esteem, and he’s smiling big. When before he was ashamed to smile, let alone talk. Five stars!! if I could give them ten stars I would. Dr. Shapiro and his staff are amazing at what they do and I recommend them to everybody I know. 💙 thank you so much. It makes me happy to see him Happy with himself.
Staff was super friendly and extremely helpful, got me in on short notice, exceptionally professional and efficient. Highly recommended.
The office and staff were awesome! I brought my son for a consultation to see what was needed to get him started on straightening his teeth. He's only 7 years old so I wasn't sure if anything could be done this early on, but Mindy was amazing at explaining everything to me and taking xrays of his teeth for us to see what she was saying. I went to Dr. Shapiro when I was 13-14 years old for my orthodontic work and had a great experience so I wanted to bring my son there as well. I can 100% say that they are still just as amazing and helpful as they were 20 years ago. I definitely recommend their services. They don't try to upsell anything or get you to do work that's not needed. They lay out the facts, provide you with the numbers and let you decide from there. It's so nice considering so many other places (any dental/health specialist, not just orthodontists) are not that way.
Went for a consultation this morning after reading great reviews on Facebook and Yelp. The office is very inviting and the staff is awesome! The equipment is state of the art and Mindy thoroughly explained everything as she took me through the evaluation and x-ray process. Dr. Shapiro was very friendly and professional as he did the evaluation and explained my treatment plan. Mindy then went through all my options, pros and cons of each approach and patiently answered all of my questions. Nothing was rushed and I did not feel pressured at any time. My experience was certainly representative of the great reviews I've read on FB and Yelp. I also beat my husband playing the Connect Four game in play area for the kids, so there is that, LOL!
I’ve had an amazing experience here every time I visit. The staff is incredibly dedicated and professional, and the orthodontist I’ve seen is exceptional. The office is well-organized, and my treatments always go smoothly. I highly recommend this place!
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