When asked what she enjoys most about her profession, her response is a testament of her eager enthusiasm for life,Performing root canal treatments is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get! Every day is a joyful challenge. The best part of all is creating a positive experience for patients as they find that a root canal is a painless procedure that can rid them of pain and infection and can save teeth that otherwise would have been lost.

Dr. Candelario-Soto grew up in Carolina, Puerto Rico. She attended Antilles High School in Fort Buchanan and completed Pre-Dentistry program from the University of Puerto Rico. She received her DMD from the University of Puerto Rico Dental School, followed by a Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Fellow in Nutrition and Oral Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She practiced in private practice for several years before commissioning as an Officer in the US Air Force.

Her first duty station was Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina, where she spent three years as a general dentist. Later she transferred to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas where she received her Certificate in Endodontics from US Air Force Endodontic Residency.

After her specialty training completion she was transferred to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan where she spent three years as the Chief of Endodontic Department. She then returned to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio to serve as the Director, Resident Education and Training of the US Air Force Endodontic Residency. She served as Endodontic Consultant for the US Air Force Reserves from 2007 through 2015 when she retired after 22 years of service!

Dr. Candelario-Soto is a proud member of the US Air Force Retired Reserves, Military Officers Association of America, American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association and is a Diplomate of the AmericanBoard of Endodontists.

Dr. Yanina Figueroa grew up in Sabana Grande of Puerto Rico. She attended her towns public high school, Blanca Malaret and obtained a bachelors degree of science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagez Campus. She received her DMD from the University Of Puerto Rico School Of Dental Medicine and followed with two years of General Practice Residency in the University Of Puerto Rico, School of Dental Medicine. There she dealt with different health-compromised patients and worked in an interdisciplinary setting at a hospital environment. After completion of her two-year residence she joined the faculty of the General Practice Residency for The Diabetes Clinic and The University District Hospital. While serving as faculty she pursued a Masters in Public Health, graduating in 2011 from the University of Puerto Rico, Public Health Department.

During her post-graduate years she developed a passion for endodontics while working as a general dentist in private practice. Dr. Yanina Figueroa materialized her dreams by completing her training in endodontics from The University of Pennsylvania. There she was trained utilizing the newest technology and following the University of Pennsylvania vision of excellence in endodontics.

Dr. Julio Chinchilla is originally from Guatemala, but was raised in Los Angeles, California. He earned his dental degree from UCLA school of dentistry. Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. Chinchilla was selected for the two-year general practice residency at Yale New Haven Hospital School of Medicine. During that time, he gain valuable experience in all aspects of dentistry and continued his dental experience by working as a civilian at the US Army Dental Command in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He completed two years of specialty training in endodontics at Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, earning a Certificate in Endodontics degree. He has successfully submitted several publication articles in the Journal of Endodontics.

Dr. Chinchilla truly believes if you allow your passion to become your purpose, it will one day become your profession. Endodontics is his passion and he strives to provide the best care possible for all of his patients .

Dr. Joseph Yoo grew up in California and obtained a bachelors degree in molecular and cell biology at University of California, Berkeley. He continued his studies at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.

After graduating from dental school, he returned to California to expand his clinical skills by completing a General Practice Residency at Jerry Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda, CA. He then practiced in California and Washington as a general dentist for the next 14 years. During that time, he served as the dental director at Seattle Indian Health Board and assistant dental director at International Community Health Services, where he also served as a clinical director of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program.

To realize his dream of specializing in endodontics, Dr. Yoo attended the postgraduate endodontic residency at University of Alabama, Birmingham where he earned his Certificate in Endodontics. Upon completion of the residency, he and his family decided to settle down in Georgia.

Dr. Shaletha Bolden is a native of Fairfield, Alabama. She received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Alabama State University. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College. As a dental student she was also inducted into the Omicron Omicron Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.

Dr. Bolden completed her endodontic training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio where she received her Certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Bolden has also served as an Assistant Professor of Endodontics at Meharry Medical College. She is a member of the American Association of Endodontists.

The entire team at Endodontics Associates is fully committed to making your visit a positive and pleasant experience.We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful office, getting to know you, and building a lasting relationship with you.

Root canal therapy is arguably among the most maligned medical treatments, let alone dental treatments! In fact, in an American Association of Endodontists survey from 2012, more respondents reported that they would rather speak publicly or have a job interview than undergo root canal treatment. Put another way, this treatment is as feared as being a passenger on a plane flying through a storm! As specialists in this non-surgical therapy and endodontic surgical treatments at Endodontic Associates of Georgia in Atlanta, we find this survey to be unfortunate. There are many myths at play, which have contributed to unfounded fears over this common, safe, painless, fast, and healthy approach to treating a severely damaged tooth.

False! Also, the root canals themselves are a part of the tooth that is accessed during treatment. They contain blood vessels and nerves. When this nervy pulp is damaged, it can produce intense pain. This pain may be caused by dental decay, disease, or other trauma to the tooth. It is NOT caused by root canal therapy. Patients are often relieved to have root canal treatment because they can finally sleep through the night again. They can concentrate on work or school without being sidelined by severe and often persistent pain. Theyre also able to enjoy their favorite foods again without pain. Once the inside of the tooth is accessed, the damaged tissue is removed, and the canals are cleaned, reshaped, and sealed off to prevent reinfection, painful pressure subsides, and healing begins.

Absolutely untrue! By treating severe infections, we stop the spread of the disease to other parts of the face and body. We also prevent potentially lethal systemic infections. Contrary to outdated theories proposed at the dawn of modern medicine, root canal-treated teeth do not harbor harmful bacteria in dentinal tubules that leak into internal organs. Such falsehoods, partially summed up with the erroneous focal infection theory, have been particularly dangerous. Many people through the years have believed them. Teeth that could have been preserved were pulled instead.

False! For starters, a mature tooth does not need the pulp tissue. It is structurally sound without it, and so no. Also, dental extractions or teeth removal should always be a last resort. There is no other type of tooth that is superior in form and function from the real thing.

Additionally, your teeth also support the structure of the surrounding bone in the jaw. Once teeth are lost, bone loss follows. This process can have destructive consequences on the appearance and shape of your face, as well as your ability to chew food and speak clearly and correctly.

This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as root canal treatment-related misconceptions go. We also encourage you to think of root canal therapy more in terms of an efficient deep cleaning for the inside of the tooth. It is also an affordable, tooth-preserving alternative to time-consuming and costly restorative treatments. Call Endodontic Associates of Georgia at (770) 954-8338 without delay. Our specialists, Drs Damaries Candelario-Soto, Yanina Figueroa, Julio Chinchilla, Joseph Yoo, and Shaletha Bolden, will get you out of pain and back on a healthy track in no time.

From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state of the art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.

We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are in network with a variety of insurance plans, and we offer various forms of dental financing with credit available in time frames that fit your needs. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and alternative payment options.

At our practice, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to carefully vetted colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.

We respect and understand that many patients experience dental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We encourage you to bring headphones and music to listen to during your treatment and ask us about dental sedation options.