Dentist Near Edgewood
Convenient Access from Edgewood
Edgewood commuters can reach Elk Dental Decatur in about 11 minutes by car, or let the Blue Line handle most of the distance. Our office stands on Church Street in Decatur, and for anyone hunting for a dentist near Edgewood, the drive barely needs more than one road: Memorial Drive east, then Candler Road north. On Tuesdays the schedule runs until 7 PM for people heading over straight from work.
From Rose Hill Park at 1401 Memorial Dr SE, go east on Memorial Dr (GA 154), passing along the southern edges of Kirkwood and East Lake. Candler Rd (GA 155) then carries you north, becoming S Candler St in downtown Decatur, and E Trinity Pl connects to Church St. Our building, 1423 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, lies about 6.0 miles from the park.
Spaces right at the front door cost nothing, and the practice's Google Maps profile shows the building. Our Candler Park page covers the neighborhood just north across the rail line, and Little Five Points has a page of its own.
Fitting Dental Visits Into an Edgewood Workweek
Edgewood belongs to the City of Atlanta but lies in DeKalb County, with Moreland Ave as its commercial western edge and Memorial Dr running through the middle. Its Craftsman bungalows went up piece by piece in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Reynoldstown and East Atlanta sit nearby.
The Edgewood Retail District off Moreland Ave handles most errands. Rose Hill Park, once known as Walker Park, has a ballfield and playground that neighbors and the City restored between 2013 and 2015. South of Memorial Dr, Edgewood Green stays open to everyone through a lease between Atlanta Public Schools and Organized Neighbors of Edgewood.
For rail riders, the nearest stop is the Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA station on DeKalb Ave, which officially sits within Candler Park and serves the Blue and Green lines. Blue Line trains continue east to Decatur station. From there, our office is about 3 minutes away by car, and a MARTA bus stop sits a few steps from our door.
Work schedules are usually the hardest part for Edgewood residents. Wednesday opens at 7:30 AM for a visit before the commute, and Tuesday runs late, so a cleaning rarely has to eat up half a day of leave. Select Saturdays fill in for weeks when neither works.
Straighter, Brighter Smiles for Edgewood Adults
Many grown-ups had braces in middle or high school, only to watch their teeth creep back since. That relapse is exactly the kind of problem removable aligners can address. Our page on clear aligners for adults walks through how trays handle crowding, spacing and milder bite issues.
Aligners suit a commuter's day because they slip out for meals and brushing. Progress checks are short, and Tuesday evening or early Wednesday slots keep them away from the middle of the workday.
Whitening and cosmetic work round out what most adults ask about. Opalescence Pro whitening lifts coffee and tea stains, cosmetic bonding repairs small chips, and porcelain veneers cover larger concerns. Detailed clinical photos from our in-office studio come first, so any change is planned around your own face.
Coffee, tea and red wine are the usual culprits behind dull enamel. Rinsing with water after a cup and keeping up with cleanings slows the return of stains after whitening. Edgewood patients who sip all morning at a desk will notice the difference most.
The basics still come first: healthy gums and sound teeth. Every exam pairs a cancer check of the soft tissues with digital x-rays you can view chairside, so you know where things stand before choosing anything elective.
Gum health deserves attention before any cosmetic plan, too. Inflamed or receding gums change how veneers and bonding look at their edges, so the hygiene team gets the gums calm and stable first. Only then does the cosmetic work begin.
Adult Care from a Dentist Near Edgewood
Clear Aligners
Trays treat crowding, gaps and teeth that drifted after earlier orthodontics. Edgewood adults wear them through the workday and pop them out to eat.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers are mapped out with photos from the in-office studio. The aim is a result that still looks like you.
Preventive Dentistry
Twice-yearly cleanings protect both natural teeth and cosmetic work. Each exam folds in a screening for oral cancer.
Emergency Dentistry
Cracked teeth and sudden swelling are not wait-and-see problems. Urgent problems can get same-day appointments.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns and fillings make damaged teeth sound before any aligner or whitening plan starts. Every repair is shown to you on screen first.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Moataz "Taz" Elkasrawy takes part in organized dentistry: he belongs to the Hinman Dental Society; the Georgia Dental Association; and the American Dental Association. At one point he was president of SCADA's board. His certification with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics informs his cosmetic planning.
Insurance & Financing
The office takes all PPO plans, and the team goes over your benefits with you before the appointment. When a plan reimburses you directly, you pay the full fee at the visit while the staff still takes care of the paperwork. Cherry financing turns the cost of aligners or veneers into installments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elk Dental Decatur from Edgewood, and how do I get there?
Rose Hill Park is about 6.0 miles from the office, which works out to about 11 minutes by car. Go east on Memorial Dr, north on Candler Rd and S Candler St into downtown Decatur, then cut over on E Trinity Pl to Church St. Rail riders choosing a dentist near Edgewood can also take the Blue Line to Decatur station.
Can clear aligners fix teeth that moved after braces?
Yes, aligners are built to correct exactly that kind of relapse. A series of trays nudges drifted teeth back into line with no brackets or wires involved. Dr. Elkasrawy checks your bite at a consultation first to confirm that aligners suit your case.
Can I schedule a cleaning around a 9-to-5 job?
Yes. Wednesday's first appointments begin at 7:30 AM, and Tuesday appointments run until 7 PM. Select Saturdays offer one more option on some weeks. Those edge-of-day slots go first, so booking ahead pays off, and the front desk will happily line one up with your train or drive.
What is cosmetic bonding used for?
Bonding repairs small chips, closes minor gaps and evens out uneven edges using tooth-colored resin sculpted directly on the tooth. It is a conservative option, since little or no enamel is removed. For larger color or shape changes across several teeth, porcelain veneers are the other common route.
Will the office file my PPO claim for me?
Yes, claims are filed electronically on your behalf on the same day you receive care. You pay an estimated share at the visit, and the total you were quoted holds steady. If your plan sends its payment to you instead, the full fee is due upfront and the team still completes the paperwork.
Schedule Your Visit from Edgewood
Whether you ride the train or drive Memorial Dr, a dentist near Edgewood is about 11 minutes away. For an early Wednesday or late Tuesday slot, phone (678) 562-6904; you can also book online from your phone on the platform. Nearby neighborhoods each have a page within areas we serve, and Dentist Decatur, GA is the place to start for the practice overview.