Convenient Access from Mount Blanchard
Perched 58 feet above Findlay on a rise over the Blanchard River valley, Mount Blanchard takes its name from that height and from Jean Jacques Blanchard, a French pioneer who lived among the Shawnee. Residents searching for a dentist in Mount Blanchard, OH will find Pure Smiles about 22 minutes north in downtown Findlay. The trip follows essentially one highway, and our four dentists cover cleanings, gum care, implants and sedation under one roof.
Begin at Island Park, the village's riverside park off Park Street, and take West Market Street to North Main Street, where SR 37 and SR 103 run together through town. Stay on SR 37 north as it becomes Mount Blanchard Road for about nine and a half miles of farmland, then continue on Blanchard Avenue into Findlay's south side. East Sandusky Street (SR 568) and South Cory Street carry you the last few blocks, about 12 miles in all. Our office at 223 W Crawford St, Findlay, OH 45840 sits just west of Main Street near the courthouse and the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (open our listing in Google Maps).
Patients from Arlington and Vanlue sit just a short hop away in the same corner of the county. Expect a few extra minutes on Blanchard Avenue at rush hour.
A Riverside Village with Deep Roots
Asa M. Lake platted the first 53 lots here in 1830, and the village incorporated in 1865. Three years later, Mt. Blanchard Union School became the first high school in the county outside Findlay, an early sign of how seriously this small place takes its young people. Today, community volunteers keep traditions like Christmas in the Village, held the first weekend of December, going strong.
Island Park is the heart of village life. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham donated the land in 1932, and it now holds the pool, a baseball diamond, a playground, three shelter houses and the Johnny Appleseed Monument honoring John Chapman's apple nursery in the village. Paddlers also launch there, since the park is an access point on the Blanchard River Water Trail.
Hurricane Park on South Main Street adds a gazebo for band concerts plus softball and soccer fields, and Veterans Memorial Park stands downtown where West Clay meets Main. In a village this close-knit, a dental office that treats grandparents and grandchildren alike fits naturally.
Planning Dental Care Around Village Life
Two groups shape dental needs in this part of the county. Families send their children to the Riverdale Local Schools K-12 building at 20613 SR 37, home of the Falcons, which also serves Forest and Wharton. At the other end of the age range, the Island Park pool, the second-largest public pool in Hancock County, admits swimmers 60 and older free.
Older adults often bring a different list of concerns: worn fillings, loose partials, gum recession or a missing back tooth that makes chewing harder. Those problems respond best to steady maintenance and a clear plan. Our office uses 3D cone beam imaging to look at bone height and nerve position before implant work, so you know the full picture before you decide anything.
For children, the priorities are simpler: regular cleanings, steady brushing habits at home and quick repair of chips from ball games. Grouping several family members into one visit makes the drive up SR 37 worthwhile.
The office keeps weekday hours: Monday through Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. An early slot lets a farm family or a commuter finish a cleaning and still be back in the village before lunch.
Restorative and Preventive Care for a Dentist in Mount Blanchard, OH
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth with a post that bonds to the jawbone, then a crown on top. Our dental implant crowns are shaped to match neighboring teeth, which matters for retirees who want a natural smile in family photos.
Periodontics
Gum disease is a leading reason adults lose teeth later in life. Scaling, root planing and maintenance cleanings help village patients keep the teeth they have.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation are all available. Longer procedures such as multiple extractions or implant placement become far easier to face.
General Dentistry
Exams, x-rays, fillings and cleanings keep Riverdale students and their parents on track. Most families book these visits twice a year and pair them with errands in town.
Implant care usually unfolds over several appointments: a consultation with imaging, placement of the post, a healing period and then the final crown. Because SR 37 makes each round trip predictable, Mount Blanchard patients can plan those visits around church, harvest or a grandchild's ball game. Dr. Chad Ollom also performs extractions, bone grafting and sinus augmentation in the same office, so most steps stay under one roof.
Meet Your Findlay Dentists
Dr. Joseph Van Oss comes from a rural Ohio community and earned his DDS at The Ohio State University, where he served on the dental admissions committee. He joined the practice in August 2024 and is passionate about care for small-town patients. Dr. Chad Ollom, Dr. Stephanie Ollom and Dr. Emma Bergman round out the team.
Insurance & Financing
Adults managing gum disease without insurance can use the Perio Care Plan, which covers 3–4 periodontal maintenance visits, two exams with x-rays, and one emergency exam each year, plus 15% off other services. It has no waiting periods, maximums or deductibles and is open to adults 18 and older. We also accept Delta Dental, Medical Mutual and Superior Dental as a preferred provider.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Mount Blanchard, and how do I get there?
Our office sits about 12 miles north of Mount Blanchard, a drive of roughly 22 minutes. You leave the village on SR 37, follow Mount Blanchard Road and Blanchard Avenue into Findlay, then take East Sandusky Street and South Cory Street to West Crawford Street. Few routes are as direct for anyone choosing a dentist in Mount Blanchard, OH.
Can Mount Blanchard patients skip the putty tray for impressions?
Yes, the iTero scanner takes a digital impression of your teeth, so most patients never need the putty tray. The scan builds a 3D model the doctors use to plan implant crowns and Invisalign aligners. It is quicker and far more comfortable for people with a strong gag reflex.
Can Mount Blanchard kids see a dentist who has experience with children?
Yes, children are welcome at any age. Dr. Emma Bergman has experience with young patients, school-based dentistry and nitrous oxide for kids who feel nervous. Parents can schedule their own cleanings during the same trip, which saves a second drive up SR 37.
Is there a membership option for adults here who have gum disease?
Any adult 18 or older can join the Perio Care Plan, and it suits people without dental insurance who need ongoing gum care. Each year includes periodontal maintenance visits, exams with x-rays, an emergency exam and 15% off other services. There are no waiting periods, maximums or deductibles to track.
Should Mount Blanchard patients use their dental benefits before the year ends?
Yes, many dental plans reset on January 1, so unused cleanings and annual benefits often disappear. Booking in the fall leaves time to finish any treatment the dentist finds. The front desk files the insurance paperwork and can help you see what your plan covers before December appointments fill up.
Schedule Your Visit from Mount Blanchard
From Island Park to our front door is a straight run up SR 37, and a dentist in Mount Blanchard, OH families can trust is waiting at the other end. Call 419-664-3283 to set up a visit, or ask about our implant consultation if a missing tooth has been bothering you. You can see the other towns we serve on our service area page or return to the Dentist Findlay, OH homepage.