Convenient Access from Candler-McAfee
Candler Road carries you north out of Candler-McAfee to Memorial Drive, and from there Atlanta Dental Team is a straight run east to our office in Stone Mountain, about 13 minutes in all. Parents comparing options for a dentist near Candler-McAfee will find three dentists who care for patients and families. Checkups, sealants, repairs and urgent visits all happen under one roof.
Start at Scott Candler Library on Candler Road and head north on Candler Rd (SR 155) to Memorial Dr. Turn right and follow Memorial Dr east across the I-285 interchange, past the Rockbridge Rd junction and then Rays Rd. The trip covers 7.3 miles, roughly 13 minutes when traffic is light, and Memorial Dr near I-285 can slow down at rush hour. We are on the north side of the divided road at 5462 Memorial Dr Ste 103, Stone Mountain, GA 30083; drivers coming east make a U-turn at the Village Square Dr signal. Neighbors just north in Belvedere Park and over in East Lake use much of the same Memorial Dr stretch.
Candler-McAfee Families and an Easy Dental Routine
Candler-McAfee is a census-designated community in unincorporated DeKalb County, tucked south of Decatur with I-20 along its southern edge and I-285 on its east. Many homes and institutions here carry a Decatur mailing address, which can make the area easy to overlook. For us, it is simply one straight drive away: two roads and one interstate crossing.
That simplicity matters when you are juggling school pickups, work and a child's toothache. A Candler-McAfee parent can leave Candler Road, stay on Memorial Dr and be in our chair without weaving through downtown streets. Our hours run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the office is closed on Fridays.
The community has its own recognizable edges. East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta's oldest golf course and longtime home of the PGA Tour Championship, sits along the northern boundary, while Panthersville lies to the south. In between, Candler Road serves as the community's main north-south road and home to its library branch.
Atlanta Dental Team has cared for patients in this part of DeKalb for more than three decades. Our services run from sealants and cleanings to crowns and dentures, so one office can cover several generations of the same household.
Parents tend to put their own care last. A sore molar gets ignored through a busy school year, and by summer it needs far more than a filling. Booking an adult cleaning while the kids are already on the calendar is one of the simplest ways to break that cycle.
What Candler-McAfee Parents Should Know About Kids' Teeth
School life runs through the whole community. Columbia High School, St. Peter Claver Regional School and several DeKalb elementary schools serve the community, and Scott Candler Library has its own youth services area. That is a lot of growing teeth, sports practices and after-school snacks.
Back molars have deep grooves that trap food long before a child learns to brush them well. Dental sealants fill those grooves with a thin protective coating, and they work best soon after the permanent molars come in. A routine exam shows whether those molars are ready, which helps Candler-McAfee kids get sealed before a cavity starts rather than after.
Teens bring a different set of needs: crowded teeth, sports knocks and the occasional chipped front tooth. During a routine exam, our dentists can talk through clear aligners for crowding and simple repairs for a chip. Teens and parents leave with a plan instead of guesswork.
Habits matter as much as appointments. Sports drinks, sweet tea and constant snacking bathe teeth in sugar and acid for hours, and that is where many cavities in growing kids begin. Plain water between meals and brushing before bed do more than any single visit can.
Baby teeth deserve the same attention. They hold space for the permanent teeth, help children chew and speak clearly, and a neglected cavity in one can still cause pain and infection. Treating small problems early keeps a child's first experiences in the dental chair short and easy.
How a Dentist Near Candler-McAfee Supports Growing Families
Preventative Dentistry
Routine evaluations, professional cleanings and early detection keep small problems small. For Candler-McAfee families, two predictable visits a year usually cost far less time than one surprise filling.
SureSmile®
Clear, removable aligners planned digitally suit teens and adults who want straighter teeth without brackets. Students take them out to eat, brush and floss, so the routine fits a busy school day.
Emergency Dental Treatment
Pain, swelling and injuries do not wait for a convenient week. We work to provide same-day emergency care whenever possible, and the drive up Candler Rd keeps help close.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures rebuild strength and bite function. Parents and grandparents from Candler-McAfee can handle their own repairs during the same trip that brings the kids in for cleanings.
Root Canal Therapy
A cavity that reaches the nerve can turn into a throbbing ache or an infection. Root canal therapy relieves that infection while preserving the natural tooth whenever possible, which matters for a teen who will need that molar for decades.
New to the practice? Our $79.99 comprehensive exam and x-rays is open to all new patients and gives each family member a complete starting point. From there, cleanings, sealants and any repairs can be planned in a sensible order rather than all at once.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Peter Dinh, our dentist and owner, is known for a calm presence that puts anxious patients at ease. Dr. Arzu Malik and Dr. Kim round out the team, which gives busy families more than one doctor's schedule to work with.
Insurance & Financing
Most dental insurance plans are welcome here, including Delta Dental, GEHA and Humana. If coverage leaves a gap on a bigger treatment plan, Sunbit and CareCredit financing can spread the balance over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Atlanta Dental Team from Candler-McAfee, and how do I get there?
Our office is 7.3 miles from Scott Candler Library, about a 13-minute drive. Take Candler Rd north to Memorial Dr, then go east across I-285 to 5462 Memorial Dr. For a dentist near Candler-McAfee, it is about as simple as a drive gets: two main roads, then a U-turn at the Village Square Dr signal.
When should my child stop sucking a thumb or using a pacifier?
Most children should drop the habit by around age four, before the permanent front teeth arrive. Long-term thumb or pacifier use can push the upper teeth forward and narrow the palate. Praise for stopping usually works better than scolding, and your dentist can check whether the bite is already changing at the next visit.
What should I do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out?
Find the tooth, hold it by the top rather than the root, and rinse it briefly without scrubbing. Slip it back into the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Then call us right away, because the first hour matters most, and we work to provide same-day emergency care whenever possible.
Does my child need x-rays at every checkup?
No, most children do not need x-rays at every visit. Your dentist decides how often based on age, cavity history and how the teeth are developing. When images are needed, our digital x-rays use less radiation than traditional film, and the pictures appear on screen right away so parents can see them too.
What are my payment options without dental insurance?
You can pay with cash, checks, credit cards, money orders or a health savings account. For larger treatment plans, Sunbit and CareCredit financing let you spread the cost over time. Uninsured Candler-McAfee families can start with the new patient exam and x-rays, then plan the rest of their care in stages.
Schedule Your Visit from Candler-McAfee
When your family is ready for a dentist near Candler-McAfee, call 770-758-6409 or request an appointment online. You can browse other neighborhoods on our areas we serve page or visit our Dentist Stone Mountain, GA homepage to learn more about the practice.