Dentist Near Druid Hills
Convenient Access from Druid Hills
Kids who come home from a planetarium show full of questions tend to ask just as many in the dental chair, and we welcome every one. Elk Dental Decatur is about 6 minutes by car from Fernbank Science Center, at our office on Church Street in Decatur. Families searching for a dentist near Druid Hills who explains things as clearly as a good science teacher will feel at home with Dr. Taz Elkasrawy.
Leave Fernbank Science Center on Heaton Park Dr and follow Coventry Rd to Scott Blvd (US 29 / US 78). Head east on Scott Blvd, bear onto N Decatur Rd, then turn onto Church St for the final stretch. Fernbank Elementary sits right across Heaton Park Dr from the science center, so the same route works for school-day appointments. In all, it is about 2.7 miles, roughly 6 minutes in light traffic.
At 1423 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, parking is free beside the entrance, and riders and electric-car drivers get a secure bike rack and a Level 2 charger. Find directions on our Google Maps page. Our pages for Emory Village and Candler Park cover two close neighbors.
An Olmsted Landscape Full of Curious Minds
Druid Hills is one of the last planned communities Frederick Law Olmsted designed, conceived by developer Joel Hurt with Asa Candler's involvement. The Census counts part of it as its own place in unincorporated DeKalb County, while the rest is a neighborhood of the City of Atlanta. Its main roads include Ponce de Leon Ave, Briarcliff Rd, Lullwater Rd and Clifton Rd, and the Druid Hills Golf Club sits within its bounds.
The six parks of Olmsted Linear Park follow Ponce de Leon Ave, and Deepdene Park is among them. There, the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance has been restoring Deepdene Forest with native plants. Nature is part of daily life on these streets.
Learning is too. Fernbank Science Center, run by the DeKalb County School District, offers a free exhibit hall, planetarium shows and an observatory. Druid Hills families who spend weekends there tend to like knowing the how and why behind every recommendation.
Children in the DeKalb portion attend Fernbank Elementary and later Druid Hills High, while Atlanta Public Schools serve the city side. Either way, school calendars drive the family schedule, and dental visits have to work around them.
Showing Druid Hills Kids the Science of Their Smiles
Children cooperate better when they understand what is happening. Digital x-rays pop up on the monitor beside the chair within seconds, letting a young patient spot the roots of a molar or an adult tooth still waiting under the gums. Dr. Elkasrawy turns those images into a quick, age-appropriate lesson.
The same approach serves parents. Rather than a list of codes, you get a clear look at each tooth and a plain-language explanation of what it needs. Our advanced technology page explains how the digital x-rays and the in-office photo studio support that conversation.
Prevention is the focus for most Druid Hills families. Regular cleanings, exams and gum measurements help catch early decay before it becomes a filling. When a cavity does appear, it is treated conservatively and explained step by step.
Older kids and teens soon move on to bigger questions, such as why one tooth sits crooked or whether a gap will close by itself. Photos from our in-office studio let Dr. Elkasrawy show how the bite fits together and what clear aligners might change. Teens who like evidence usually appreciate seeing the plan before agreeing to it.
Some children are wary of the dentist no matter how interesting the pictures are. They set the pace here: the team explains each instrument before it is used, agrees on a signal to stop, and never hurries a nervous child through a visit.
Weekend appointments on select Saturdays, which run between 9 AM and 3 PM, keep checkups clear of the school day. Wednesday's 7:30 AM start is another option for a cleaning before the first bell.
Family Dental Services from a Dentist Near Druid Hills
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and screenings keep children and adults healthy. Each visit includes a look at the gums and an oral cancer screening for grown-ups.
Clear Aligners
Teens and adults can correct crowding and spacing with removable trays. Clinical photos from our studio help plan and document the change.
Restorative Dentistry
When decay gets past the watch-and-wait stage, a filling seals the tooth before the damage spreads. Larger breaks may call for a crown.
Comfort & Anxiety-Free Dentistry
Nervous children and adults are never rushed. A hand signal to pause and gentle numbing techniques keep each visit calm.
Meet Your Dentist
Science runs deep for Dr. Moataz "Taz" Elkasrawy, who completed a biomedical sciences PhD at the Medical College of Georgia before practicing. Augusta University recognized that work with its Award for Excellence in Research, and a national bone-research society gave him its President's Award.
Insurance & Financing
We accept every PPO plan and collect only an estimated portion at your visit. Uninsured households can enroll children in the CCS Child Plan and adults in the Adult Plan. Cherry financing is available for larger treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elk Dental Decatur from Druid Hills, and how do I get there?
From Fernbank Science Center, the office is about 2.7 miles away, roughly 6 minutes by car. The route uses Coventry Rd and Scott Blvd, then N Decatur Rd to Church St. That keeps a dentist near Druid Hills within a quick drive of home, school and the science center.
How much radiation do dental x-rays involve?
Very little. Digital sensors need significantly less radiation than the film x-rays many parents remember from childhood. That makes them a sensible tool for children and adults alike. The pictures come up instantly beside the chair, and Dr. Elkasrawy points out what each one shows while you watch.
Will Dr. Elkasrawy explain what he sees on my child's x-rays?
Yes, every time. He walks you and your child through the images on the chairside screen, pointing out healthy teeth, developing teeth and any spots worth watching. Explanations are in plain language, and there is no pressure to agree to treatment on the spot. Questions from kids are always welcome.
Does a small cavity always need a filling?
No. Very early changes in the enamel can sometimes be monitored and strengthened with better brushing, flossing and fluoride. A cavity that has broken through the enamel usually does need a filling to stop it spreading. Dr. Elkasrawy shows you which stage a spot is at before recommending anything.
Are select Saturday appointments available for families?
Yes. On select Saturdays the office runs 9 AM until 3 PM, so checkups never compete with class time. During the week, Wednesday starts early at 7:30 AM and Tuesday stays open until 7 PM. The front desk can suggest whichever option fits your family's calendar best.
Schedule Your Visit from Druid Hills
A dentist near Druid Hills who loves questions as much as your kids do is only minutes away. Ring (678) 562-6904 to reach the front desk, or use our book online link to set up a family visit. Other communities we welcome are collected under areas we serve. Our Dentist Decatur, GA homepage tells you more about Elk Dental.