Dentist Near Poncey-Highland
Convenient Access from Poncey-Highland
From Poncey-Highland, the drive to Elk Dental Decatur takes about 13 minutes heading east, mostly a straight run out Ponce de Leon Avenue. Anyone choosing a dentist near Poncey-Highland can head to Church Street in Decatur, where parking is free beside the entrance and a Level 2 EV charger waits for drivers who want to top up. Late Tuesday hours make the trip easy to fold into a workday.
Starting at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, take John Lewis Freedom Pkwy east to North Ave, then go north on Moreland Ave to Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn east and follow Ponce through Druid Hills into Decatur, then use Scott Blvd and N Decatur Rd to reach Church St. Expect roughly 5.9 miles between the museum grounds and our door, which is 1423 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030.
A look at our spot on Google Maps before you leave helps on a first trip. Our pages for Little Five Points and Virginia-Highland cover two of the neighborhoods next door.
An Intown Dental Home for Poncey-Highland
Poncey-Highland takes its name from the corner of Ponce de Leon Ave and N Highland Ave. It is a City of Atlanta neighborhood in Fulton County, with Moreland Ave marking both its eastern edge and the county line. Inman Park, Virginia-Highland and Little Five Points all border it.
The neighborhood took shape between 1905 and 1930, and its landmarks span that era and beyond. The art-deco Plaza Theatre on Ponce opened in 1939, the Ford Motor Company assembly plant dates to about 1916, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum anchors the south side.
Freedom Park, created on land once set aside for a highway, links the area with Inman Park and Candler Park. Along the western edge runs the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail.
A dental visit across town is different for Poncey-Highland residents. The drive out Ponce is the simplest option, and the free parking and EV charger at our door remove the usual intown hassles of meters and garages.
Ponce de Leon Ave makes the return trip just as simple. After a Tuesday appointment that wraps up by 7 PM, the drive home heads back west on the same road, through Druid Hills and into the neighborhood.
Cosmetic Planning for Poncey-Highland Smiles
Cosmetic dentistry works best when it is planned rather than improvised. Our in-office photo studio records detailed clinical images of your teeth and smile, which Dr. Elkasrawy uses for smile analysis before suggesting any change. Our page on smile design planning explains how those images shape a custom veneer plan.
Options range from conservative to comprehensive. Opalescence Pro whitening brightens natural enamel, bonding reshapes small chips, and porcelain veneers can change the shape and color of several teeth at once. Clear aligners can close gaps or ease crowding before any veneer work begins.
Not every veneer plan calls for heavy reshaping. Minimal-prep veneers remove very little enamel, while traditional porcelain veneers allow bigger changes in shape and color. For Poncey-Highland patients who simply want a brighter shade, whitening is often the first step, and any bonding or veneers are then matched to the new color.
Teeth that look short or worn are often the result of grinding rather than age. Before any veneers are placed, Dr. Elkasrawy checks the bite and looks for wear patterns, because porcelain on a grinding bite needs a plan to protect it.
Healthy foundations come first, though. Each cosmetic plan starts with an exam, chairside digital x-rays and a cancer screening of the soft tissues, so a cavity or gum issue gets treated before elective work.
Timing matters for anyone with a full calendar. Evening slots on Tuesday last to 7 PM, and Wednesday mornings open at 7:30 AM, so consultations and follow-ups can land outside the core of the workday.
Cosmetic and Everyday Care from a Dentist Near Poncey-Highland
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers are planned with photos from the in-office studio. Poncey-Highland patients see their starting point before choosing a change.
Clear Aligners
Removable trays address crowding, spacing and milder bite problems. They come out for meals, coffee and brushing.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings and exams protect natural teeth and any cosmetic work alike. Gum measurements and a cancer screening come standard.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns and fillings rebuild damaged teeth so they blend with the rest of the smile. When a veneer or a crown could both work, the two are compared side by side.
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth with restorations matched to their neighbors. Dr. Elkasrawy places the implant and restores it, all here.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Moataz "Taz" Elkasrawy trained in aesthetics through two programs: the NYU Rosenthal Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, plus the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He is also pursuing an MBA in sustainability at Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business, in step with his goal of a greener dental office.
Insurance & Financing
All PPO plans are accepted, and claims go out electronically the same day as your care. For veneers, aligners or implants, Cherry financing breaks the cost into installments, and uninsured patients can join the CCS membership plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elk Dental Decatur from Poncey-Highland, and how do I get there?
The Carter Library is about 5.9 miles from the office, around a 13-minute drive. Take Freedom Pkwy and Moreland Ave to Ponce de Leon Ave, ride Ponce east through Druid Hills, then follow Scott Blvd and N Decatur Rd to Church St. Most of the trip to a dentist near Poncey-Highland is that one long stretch of Ponce.
Can I charge my electric car during an appointment?
Yes, the office has a Level 2 J1772 electric vehicle charger in its parking area. Parking costs nothing and is steps from the entrance, with no garage or meter involved. Plug in when you arrive, and the car charges while you are in the chair.
How does the photo studio help plan veneers?
It records detailed clinical photographs of your teeth and smile. Dr. Elkasrawy uses them for smile analysis, so veneer shape, length and shade are planned against your actual features rather than a generic template. The same images later document your before-and-after results.
Can clear aligners close a gap between my front teeth?
Yes, spacing is one of the problems aligners treat, along with crowding and milder bite issues. A series of removable trays moves the teeth gradually toward each other. If a gap comes from tooth size rather than position, bonding or veneers may be the better fix, and an exam shows which applies.
Can I pay for the membership plan once a year?
Yes, the CCS Plan can be paid annually or monthly. Adults pay $528 a year or $44 a month, children 12 and under $444 a year, and the Perio Plan costs $924 a year. Because it is a membership rather than insurance, it stands alone; it cannot be layered with a dental plan or another discount.
Schedule Your Visit from Poncey-Highland
Whether you want a cleaning or a full smile makeover, a dentist near Poncey-Highland is about 13 minutes out Ponce. Reserve a time when you book online, or call the desk at (678) 562-6904, then plug in at the EV charger when you arrive. More neighborhoods appear across areas we serve; everything else about the practice lives on the Dentist Decatur, GA homepage.