Athens Endodontics

Athens Endodontics is a leading dental practice located in Watkinsville, GA, specializing in endodontic treatments. The practice is renowned for its commitment to saving natural teeth through advanced procedures such as root canal therapy, root canal retreatments, and various endodontic surgeries, including apicoectomies. Founded by Dr. Brian Pugh, who has performed over 30,000 successful root canals, Athens Endodontics prides itself on a patient-centric philosophy. Their primary goal is to provide exceptional care in a comfortable and friendly environment, aiming to alleviate tooth pain and preserve patients' natural smiles. The team, including highly skilled endodontists like Dr. Alex Dean, Dr. Jeffrey Westra, Dr. Anthony Didato, and Dr. Wiley Purcell, works diligently to ensure a positive patient experience, often highlighted by testimonials praising their professionalism, efficiency, and pain-free procedures. Athens Endodontics distinguishes itself through its embrace of cutting-edge technology. They utilize advanced digital X-rays, which significantly reduce radiation exposure while providing clearer and more diagnostically useful images compared to traditional film. Operating microscopes are integral to every procedure, offering optimum visibility and illumination, enabling micro-surgical precision, minimizing operative sites, and improving healing times. Furthermore, the practice employs Cone Beam CT (CBCT) technology, such as the Carestream 9000 3D CBCT, for high-quality three-dimensional imaging. This allows for better detection and treatment of complex endodontic conditions like abscess formation, resorption, and intricate anatomy. The practice is also committed to seamless collaboration with referring general dentists, ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive approach to patient care. They offer various patient resources, including online forms and detailed information about office visits and financial policies, to streamline the process for their patients. While their primary focus is specialized endodontic care, their overarching mission revolves around providing high-quality, compassionate treatment that prioritizes the patient's health and comfort.