About
Orthodontics is a wonderful, life-long gift to give your child or yourself. We look forward to a long relationship with you and your family as we work to provide you with quality orthodontics. Our team is committed to excellent personalized care. Any questions you may have are encouraged, as we want you to feel comfortable through all phases of treatment. We are dedicated to giving each patient a life-long gift, a beautiful healthy smile.
We trust that you will find our practice to be caring and professional. We are very focused on our patient’s well being and we want to make orthodontics a positive, enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Dr. Sharon Lee Mason is committed to providing the best orthodontic care along with personal attention to her greatly valued patients.
Our practice offers you the best orthodontic team continually striving to make your orthodontic experience positive.
West County Orthodontics was the first orthodontic practice in the St. Louis area west of HWY 270. Dr. Derril Heiland began the practice in 1969. Dr. Mason joined the practice in 1994 and worked with Dr. Heiland until he retired in 1999.
Our office location is especially convenient to Parkway West High and Parkway West Middle, but we enjoy patients from all over the region.
Meet Your Orthodontist,
Dr. Al Khatib
Dr. Feras Al Khatib is a board-certified orthodontist with 20+ years of global experience and a patient-first philosophy.
- 20+ years of global orthodontic experience across Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S.
- Program Director & Faculty at SIU, shaping future orthodontists
- Expert in clear aligners, including Invisalign and Angel Aligner
- Personalized, family-like care with a commitment to precision and compassion
Meet Your Orthodontist,
Dr. Utreja
Dr. Utreja is a Board-Certified orthodontist and educator who blends clinical excellence with a kind, patient-first approach.
- Professor at Southern Illinois University, training the next generation of orthodontists
- Orthodontic educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in bone biology
- Delivers warm, personalized care with a focus on comfort and communication
- Provides expert, stress-free orthodontic care for children, teens and adults
Meet our Staff
Diana
Hi, my name is Diana and I am the Orthodontic Assistant!
Cameron
Hello, my name is Cameron and I’ve been with the practice for over 7 years.
Margarita
Hi my name is Margarita.
Cynthia
Hi I am Cynthia and I am a Clinical Assistant.
Crystal
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am the Treatment Coordinator!
Arianna
Hi, my name is Arianna and I am a part time clinical assistant.