Dr. Carl Graves is a St. Louis original. Born and raised in south St. Louis City he is a fan of everything St. Louis, especially his St. Louis Cardinals. Fun, outgoing, and personable you can feel confident that Dr. Graves will provide the expert care you expect from a practitioner, but also the comfort from someone who understands the apprehension most of us face when going to the dentist. Dr. Graves is a huge music fan of most genres and will shock you with his eclectic taste. When you enter the office you will see he is a fan of sports, his Cardinals.

Dr. Graves is a proud veteran of the United States Navy and then returned to St. Louis working as a low voltage electrician while attending UMSL for his undergrad degree in Biology. After UMSL he attended the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry to acquire his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). Dr. Graves has made it a priority to devote himself to continue his learning to provide the highest quality of care. He has become a qualified provider with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Graves completed a year long continuum course for the ideal and safe placement of implants. Dr. Graves has also been educated on Botox treatments for both cosmetic treatments and pain management of the TMJ and muscles of mastication.

Make an appointment today and come in, you’ll enjoy getting to know Dr. Graves and the wonderful staff at South County Family Dental.