Dentist Near 30068, Wheeler and Lower Roswell Road
At a Glance
- Service: Gentle general and family dentistry with nitrous oxide and sedation options for anxious patients
- Location: 2419 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062, a short drive north of Wheeler High School; serving 30068 neighborhoods along Lower Roswell Road, Holt Road, and the Sope Creek area
- Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- New patients: Accepted, including adults returning after years away from the dentist
- Key differentiator: A comfort menu, private suites with massaging chairs, and a team that checks in with you throughout treatment
If the Dentist Makes Your Pulse Jump, Start Here
Maybe it was one rough appointment as a kid. Maybe a dentist once lectured you about flossing while your mouth was full of instruments. Maybe it is the sound, the smell, or simply lying back while someone works where you cannot see. Whatever the source, dental fear is common, and it is the single biggest reason people in every ZIP code, 30068 included, put off care until something hurts.
Here is the problem with waiting. Fear keeps you away, the small cavity becomes a big one, the big one needs more involved treatment, and that bigger appointment makes the fear worse. The way out is an office that takes the fear seriously from the first phone call.
Many 30068 residents have lived in their homes off Lower Roswell Road or Holt Road for decades and have seen dentists come and go. If your last dentist retired and you never replaced them, you are far from alone. Returning after a long gap feels awkward, but the team hears it every week, and a first visit focuses on getting an accurate picture rather than fixing everything at once.
This practice's reviews tell that story better than any promise. Patients describe arriving anxious and leaving surprised: staff who ask constantly if they are okay, offers of pillows and blankets, and the option of nitrous oxide to take the edge off. One reviewer wrote that after a single visit, she no longer dreaded her six-month checkup.
How the Room Works in Your Favor
Most fear lives in the details, so the details here are deliberate.
- Private treatment suites: You sit in your own room, not an open bay where you hear other patients' procedures.
- Massaging chairs: The chair works on your back and shoulders while the hygienist works on your teeth, which gives your body something else to focus on.
- Ceiling-mounted TVs: You watch a show instead of the tray of instruments.
- Comfort menu: Pillows, blankets, and sunglasses to block the overhead light.
- Your own Starbucks coffee machine: A small thing, but it sets a different tone from a waiting room with old magazines.
The most important comfort tool is not physical. Agree on a stop signal before treatment starts, usually raising your left hand, and the dentist stops right away. Knowing you can pause gives you back control, which is what most anxious patients lack in the chair.
If a strong gag reflex drives your fear, tell the team at the start. Hygienists can use smaller X-ray sensors, work on the back teeth in short intervals, and have you breathe steadily through your nose, which quiets the reflex for many people. Nitrous oxide also reduces gagging for a lot of patients.
Sedation and Comfort Options, Explained Plainly
Dentists group sedation by depth, and the right level depends on your anxiety and the procedure.
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is the lightest option. You breathe it through a small nose mask, feel relaxed and slightly floaty within a few minutes, and stay fully awake and able to respond. When the dentist switches you to pure oxygen at the end, the effect wears off within minutes, so most adults can drive themselves home.
Oral conscious sedation uses a prescription pill taken before your appointment. You stay awake but deeply relaxed, and many patients remember little of the visit afterward. You need a driver to and from the office.
IV sedation delivers medication through a vein, letting the dentist adjust the level during treatment. Dr. Christopher Lee completed advanced IV sedation training during his General Practice Residency, and Dr. Omar Shariff has completed continuing education in conscious sedation.
Local anesthetic still does the pain control in every case. Sedation addresses the anxiety; the numbing addresses the discomfort.
Meet the Dental Team That Works at Your Pace
Dr. Omar Shariff completed his undergraduate education, a Master of Public Health, and dental school at Indiana University, then ran his own practice in Louisville, Kentucky, before moving to Atlanta in 2014. He earned the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction the practice notes that only about 5 percent of dentists achieve. His continuing education spans conscious sedation, implant placement and restoration, endodontics, orthodontics, veneers, and occlusion, well beyond what the state licensing board requires.
That breadth matters to an anxious patient. A dentist trained across many procedures can often complete treatment in-house rather than sending you to an unfamiliar specialist office, which means fewer new rooms and fewer new faces.
Every dentist here follows the same stop-when-you-ask rule, and each brings something specific to a nervous patient:
- Christopher Lee: Trained in IV sedation during his General Practice Residency, experience that counts when anxiety makes even a cleaning hard to face.
- Britney Lewis: Says her favorite moments come when a patient's outlook on dental visits shifts for the better, and she aims for a setting where every patient feels their needs are met.
- Lily Gilchrist: Treated veterans for nearly a decade in the VA system and completed a residency with advanced oral surgery training, so tougher procedures stay in familiar hands.
- Savannah Short: Worked on the Waldron & Lee team before dental school, so she knew the staff and their approach long before she treated her first patient here.
- J. Blair Waldron: A hometown dentist who has volunteered with programs that bring dental care to local children who need it.
- Dr. Jonathan C. Waldron: Commanded three Navy Reserve dental and medical units, including one involved in Desert Storm, during his decades of Marietta practice.
Meet the Dental Team, Starting With Dr. Savannah Short
Dr. Savannah Short was born in Marietta and grew up in Canton, graduating from Creekview High School and then studied biology in Athens. Before dental school, she worked at Waldron & Lee, then completed dental school in Augusta and came back to join the practice as a dentist. She belongs to the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Women Dentists.
That history is unusual. Dr. Short knew the team, the systems, and the patients before she ever picked up a handpiece here, which gives her an insider's sense of how the office runs and why it works.
Outside the office, she spends time with her husband, their son, and their dog, and her family's favorite weekend spot is Lake Burton in north Georgia. Patients from the Sandy Plains area who grew up in Cherokee County often find they share more than a few landmarks with her, from Canton's downtown to the drive up Interstate 575. Book with Dr. Short directly when you call, or ask the front desk to match you with the dentist whose schedule fits yours best.
When you call from Sandy Plains, you can also request a dentist by what you need:
- Britney Lewis: Ask for her if you want to straighten your teeth with Invisalign. She is certified in clear aligner therapy as well as Botox and dermal fillers.
- Christopher Lee: Request him for an implant consultation or a difficult extraction. His General Practice Residency covered surgical extractions, implant placement, and IV sedation.
- Lily Gilchrist: Book with her if snoring or a sleep apnea diagnosis brings you in. Her bio credits her with helping many patients sleep better using custom oral appliances.
- Omar Shariff: Covers a broad range of general and cosmetic treatment, and his bio notes he is always available for consultation.
- J. Blair Waldron: A Walton High School graduate and longtime East Cobb resident who cares for patients of every age.
- Dr. Jonathan C. Waldron: A retired Navy Reserve Captain and former naval aviator who practiced in Marietta for more than three decades.
The Days After a Hard Appointment
After nitrous oxide, you feel normal within minutes. After oral or IV sedation, plan to rest for the remainder of the day with an adult nearby, and avoid driving, cooking, or signing anything important until the next morning.
Soreness depends on the treatment. Fillings may leave your jaw a little tired and your gums tender where the clamp sat. Extractions call for soft foods and no straws for several days. The team sends home written instructions and a number to call with questions.
Pay attention to the emotional side too. Many anxious patients report that the second visit feels noticeably easier than the first, because the unknown is gone. Book your next appointment before you leave so the momentum carries forward. If a follow-up visit starts to feel heavy as the date approaches, call and talk it through with the team rather than canceling; they can often adjust the plan.
Getting Here: From Wheeler, Sope Creek, and Lower Roswell
From Lower Roswell Road, drive west to Loop 120 and go north on the Loop to Roswell Road. Head east from there, passing the Kroger at Eastlake. You will reach the office shortly before the light at East Piedmont Road. Patients coming from the Wheeler High School area may find a shorter local route; ask the front desk when you book.
Starting from East Gate Shopping Center or Eastside Church, you are already on Lower Roswell Road; head west toward the Loop and follow the same path north.
Once you arrive, parking is right outside, so a nervous first visit does not start with a stressful search for a spot.
What 30068 Patients Ask Before Booking
I haven't seen a dentist in years and I live right near East Gate Shopping Center. Where do I start?
A: Call and tell the front desk it has been a while and that you feel anxious about it. The team will book a longer first visit focused on getting a clear picture, not on doing everything at once. You leave with a plan and a sense of what to expect next.
Can I use nitrous oxide and still drive home to Sope Creek or Indian Hills?
A: In most cases, yes. Nitrous oxide wears off within minutes once you breathe pure oxygen, and most adults drive themselves home. Oral or IV sedation is different; you need someone to drive you.
My teenager at Wheeler gets panicky at the dentist. Can you help?
A: Yes. Mention it when you book so the team can schedule extra time and walk your teen through each step before starting. Private suites, TVs, and a stop signal often help teens feel more in control.
Can I tour the office before my first appointment?
A: Yes. The practice posts a video tour on its website so you can see the suites before you arrive, and you can ask the front desk about seeing the office in person. Knowing the layout ahead of time takes one unknown off the list.
What if I panic in the middle of treatment?
A: Raise your hand and the dentist stops. The team will give you time to breathe, sit up if you need to, and decide together how to continue, or reschedule the rest. You stay in charge of the pace.
2419 Roswell Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
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