Dentist Near Candler Park
Convenient Access from Candler Park
Candler Park is about 9 minutes by car from Elk Dental Decatur, a quick hop north to Ponce de Leon Ave and then east. For households searching for a dentist near Candler Park, our office on Church Street in Decatur pairs weekday hours with select Saturdays, plus prompt help when a tooth gets hurt. Kids, parents and grandparents can all keep the same dentist.
From the park, take Terrace Ave to Clifton Terrace and Clifton Rd, heading north to Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn east and ride Ponce through Druid Hills toward Decatur, bear onto Scott Blvd, and then turn onto N Decatur Rd, which brings you to Church St. The golf course sits about 4.2 miles from our address, 1423 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030.
Free spaces wait right outside the entrance, and the map listing for the office shows the building. Our Edgewood page covers the neighborhood south of the rail line, and Lake Claire sits just to the east.
A Dental Home That Keeps Pace with Candler Park
Candler Park is a City of Atlanta neighborhood in DeKalb County, named for the park that Asa Candler gave to the city in 1922. That park holds a nine-hole golf course with a 1928 clubhouse, a pool, fields, tennis courts and a playground. Little Five Points and Inman Park sit just to the west.
The Candler Park Historic District joined the National Register in 1983, with a boundary increase in 2005. Goldsboro Park on Euclid Ave, Iverson Park beside the MARTA station and the Freedom Park trail heading west round out the green space. The Edgewood/Candler Park station itself falls inside the neighborhood's official boundary.
Younger children are zoned to Mary Lin Elementary on Candler Park Dr, and the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization runs the annual Fall Fest and tour of homes. Between school, sports and festival weekends, free days go fast. That is why select Saturday appointments, from 9 AM to 3 PM, matter to busy households here.
Weekday options help as well. Tuesday stays open until 7 PM for after-school or after-work visits, and Wednesday begins at 7:30 AM.
Chipped, Knocked-Out or Missing Teeth in Candler Park
Golf swings, pickup games and playground slides all carry a little risk for teeth. A chipped edge is usually a cosmetic fix, but a tooth that is deeply cracked, loosened or knocked out needs attention fast. Calling the moment it happens gives the tooth its best chance.
Not every chip needs a crown. A nick along the biting edge is usually patched with tooth-colored bonding, while larger fractures may call for a crown to protect what remains. Dr. Elkasrawy shows you the break on screen and explains which repair fits.
The team aims to see emergency patients on the same day they call. The $59 Emergency Exam, a limited exam plus an x-ray for new patients only, is a sensible first step. Offers cannot be combined, and repairs are discussed once the cause is known.
Sometimes a tooth cannot be saved, and replacing it no longer means settling for something removable. Dr. Elkasrawy places implants and completes the final restoration in the same office. Our page on implant restorations shows what can sit on top of an implant, from a single crown to a full denture.
Prevention keeps most of these visits routine. Children get cleanings, exams and fluoride applications, while adults add gum measurements and an oral cancer screening. Digital x-rays on a chairside screen let everyone see what Dr. Elkasrawy sees.
Sports drinks and energy chews deserve a mention as well. Sipping them through a long round or a weekend tournament leaves sugar and acid sitting on enamel all afternoon; water between sips and a rinse afterward help. Candler Park players who rely on them should keep cleanings on schedule, since early soft spots are easy to treat when caught.
Help for Every Age from a Dentist Near Candler Park
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out, cracked or broken teeth move to the front of the schedule. Candler Park patients with urgent needs can get same-day appointments.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings and exams for kids and adults alike, with fluoride for children and cancer screening for grown-ups. Families can stack visits close together.
Dental Implants
A lost tooth can be replaced by an implant placed and restored here. It is anchored in the jaw much like a natural root.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns and fillings rebuild teeth cracked in a fall or worn by years of use. Each option is laid out on the chairside screen.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding smooths a small chip, and veneers or whitening can refresh the rest of a smile. Clinical photos from the in-office studio guide the plan.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Moataz "Taz" Elkasrawy opened the practice in 2016 after earning a PhD in biomedical sciences. When an injury brings you in, he keeps the visit calm, shows you the damage on screen and lays out the choices without pressure.
Insurance & Financing
PPO claims are filed electronically on the same day as treatment, and only an estimated share is due at checkout. Uninsured households can join the CCS Plan, which builds one emergency visit into each year, handy for an active family.
REVIEWS
What Our Patients Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elk Dental Decatur from Candler Park, and how do I get there?
From the park, the office is about 4.2 miles, usually a 9-minute drive. Head north on Clifton Rd to Ponce de Leon Ave, go east through Druid Hills, then take Scott Blvd to N Decatur Rd, which meets Church St. Families who want a dentist near Candler Park can count on free parking at the door.
What is the right way to carry a knocked-out permanent tooth to the office?
Pick the tooth up by the crown only, rinse it briefly without scrubbing, and slide it back into its socket when possible. Otherwise, keep it in milk or saline. Reaching the office within 30 to 60 minutes gives it the best odds, so phone ahead while you travel.
How do I get one of the select Saturday appointments?
Call the office or book online and request a select Saturday, which runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. Those days do not come every week, so booking early helps. If a weekday suits better, Tuesday appointments last until 7 PM and Wednesday starts at 7:30 AM.
Will an implant crown look like my other teeth?
Yes, an implant crown is custom-shaded and contoured to sit naturally beside your own teeth. Clinical photos from the in-office studio help Dr. Elkasrawy match the details. Because he also places the implant itself, a single dentist plans the whole result from the root up.
Can parents and children be seen on the same visit day?
Yes, family members can book appointments close together on one day, which saves an extra trip. Mention everyone when you call so the team can line up the times. Children's visits include a cleaning, an exam and fluoride, while adults also receive gum measurements and an oral cancer screening.
Schedule Your Visit from Candler Park
From a chipped tooth on the golf course to the kids' next cleaning, a dentist near Candler Park is about 9 minutes up Clifton Rd and across Ponce. Use (678) 562-6904 for urgent problems; routine visits are just as easy to book online. Other neighborhoods have guides under areas we serve, and the full practice story starts on our Dentist Decatur, GA homepage.