Zoe Yang Pilgrim, DDS

Truly gentle dentist. had a root canal and bridge work done. Worked with me financially and with insurance to make procedures affordable.

Being new to Atlanta and terrified of the dentist this was a excellent choice! She was gentle and tended to all of my needs! I will be back… no doubt about it!

Gentle Dentist, she’s the best!
First of all, let me tell you about the ethical dilemma I faced when writing this review. On the one hand, this is MY dentist. If I go and tell the whole world about her, she won’t be a secret any more. Her office will be crowded. All of Atlanta will bring their ugly teeth here. Lines will be long, appointments will be a month off. I’m tempted to keep this place my own little secret.
On the other hand, I do feel great empathy for all those poor souls forced to go to old-​style sadistic open-​up-​and-​shut-​up, 19^th century drill machine owners. If you’ve ever felt great vibrating pain of the dental drill boring into your tooth, while uncaring dentist is exchanging office gossip with his so-​called «hygienist» over your sprawled and helpless body, I feel your pain!
So after weighing selfish desire to keep this dentist to myself against the great combined dental pain of the greater Atlanta community, I decided to do the right thing and share. Gosh, I feel like a hero.
So what makes this dentist different from your average around-​the-​corner DDS torture-​school graduate? Well, she calls herself «The Gentle Dentist» and for a good reason! In this office, they actually appear to CARE if you’re in pain.
They use lasers instead of drills when possible (for small fillings) — lasers don’t vibrate, so cause no pain and require no Novocain.
They do air abrasion treatments, which are again painless and very effective for small stuff.
They have this awe-​inspiring CEREC machine, which with help of 3D computer modeling (not kidding — they did this for me), will carve out a perfect crown or a filling made out of porcelain right on the spot — this is an alternative to traditional method of putting in a temporary filling and sending out to the lab for a permanent one. So you get it all done in one appointment, instead of having to come back for your permanent crown in several weeks.
Ultrasonic cleaning, computerized x-​rays (low radiation), I could go on and on, but really this is not the most important thing. Most important thing is that when you’re in this office, you actually feel like someone cares about your health.
Of course, you will get a usual dose of «dentist talk treatment» while you’re there. Just as your mouth is at it’s widest possible open point, and you have 5 pieces of dental equipment, 2 cotton balls and 3 hands in it, she will look down and ask in an accusing tone, knowing full-​well that you cannot defend yourself: «You haven’t been flossing the back teeth, have you?». After your weak «Arrrgghhh waahh eeehawa», she’ll nod and say «yes, I know you haven’t». Gavel of judgment falls, you’ve been tried, convicted and sentenced.
But, that is rather a small price to pay for a pain-​less, more caring and overall pleasant dentist visit.
So go forth, oh yee pained souls, make your appointments and be forever grateful to me for this introduction!