Meet Dr. Chopra
Dr. Sonia Chopra, D.D.S
Hi, I’m Dr. Sonia Chopra, D.D.S., tooth saver extraordinaire and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics. Before I was an endodontist, I was in the patient’s seat.
I was the ultimate dental patient. Born missing eight teeth, as a child I ran the gamut of dental procedures. From fillings to root canals, extractions to implants, braces to veneers: you name it, I sat in a chair for it. So trust me when I say I understand what you’re going through right now!
During my college years, I began experiencing a new and excruciating tooth pain. Neither my general dentist nor my specialists could identify where it was coming from. Following a misdiagnosis, my general dentist referred me to a specialist for an extraction. After the procedure, my tooth was gone, but I was still in the same, terrible pain. It turns out they had pulled the wrong tooth. It’s not like they grow back! Now I was down nine teeth!
How One Toothache Changed My Life—and My Career
I was losing hope until I was finally referred to a compassionate endodontist. Not only did he make the correct diagnosis, save my infected tooth, and relieve my pain, but he also explained and educated me on what was happening every step of the way. It was such an incredible experience that it inspired me to become an endodontist myself.
I earned my D.D.S. at the University of Maryland, and completed two residencies in Brooklyn, New York (which gave me the added benefit of introducing me to my husband!) and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When I began treating patients, I discovered my tooth story wasn’t as unique as I thought. I saw the same issues appear in my patients over and over again. I knew then that I needed to dedicate my practice to saving natural teeth.
So I opened Ballantyne Endodontics in 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and became a Board-Certified endodontist—an accomplishment that less than 15% of endodontists in the country can claim. I’m especially proud to say that I was the first woman to be board-certified as an endodontist in Charlotte. I am also the author of Tooth Wisdom, a digital book for patients to help you become empowered regarding your oral health.
As an endodontist, I’m a diagnostician and technician for my patients. But my history as a patient makes me even more than that. I see myself as my patients’ dental health counselor and advisor. Just like the endodontist who treated me, I make sure to take extra time with you to ensure that I understand your symptoms. I walk you through my recommendations for treatment and everything you can expect, so you can be empowered, knowledgeable, and calm throughout the course of your treatment.
I also believe in sharing my knowledge with the dental community to ultimately serve patients better. That’s why I created E-School, the first online endodontics course of its kind designed for general dentists. I also spent 13 years teaching dental residents at my local medical center, and these days, I regularly speak at professional events. In fact, I gave my first TEDx Talk in 2021.
When I’m not treating patients or educating general dentists about endodontics, I love to travel and spend time with my husband and three beautiful children
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