Convenient Access from North Baltimore
Where Interstate 75 crosses SR 18 and a main CSX rail corridor cuts through town, North Baltimore has been a junction since the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad laid out the village in 1874. That same interstate makes Pure Smiles in downtown Findlay an easy 18-minute drive for anyone weighing a dentist in North Baltimore, OH. Our office handles routine cleanings, cracked teeth, sleep apnea appliances and cosmetic work, all along one highway from home.
Starting from the North Baltimore Public Library at 230 N Main St, drive south on Main Street to Briar Hill Road (SR 18) and follow it west through the roundabout to I-75. Head south for roughly nine miles, then take the exit for West Main Cross Street (SR 12) into Findlay. Western Avenue, West Sandusky Street and South Cory Street bring you to West Crawford Street after about 13 miles in total. Pure Smiles is at 223 W Crawford St, Findlay, OH 45840, a block from the county justice center and a short walk from the courthouse plaza (get directions on Google Maps).
The interstate also links the village to Van Buren, just to the south, and Cygnet, a little to the north. Southbound traffic near the Findlay exits thickens at rush hour, so leave a few minutes of cushion.
A Freight Hub That Still Feels Like a Hometown
This Henry Township village in Wood County describes itself as sitting midway between Bowling Green and Findlay, and that in-between location shapes daily life. The CSX Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal opened nearby in early 2011, a 500-acre container hub that handles about 30 scheduled trains a day. Warehouse, rail and trucking jobs have followed the interstate, so many households here run on shift schedules.
Main Street still anchors the community. The village office stands at 205 N Main St, and the library down the block offers a 3D printer, a community room, story times and after-school programs. North Baltimore Local Schools keeps its district office at 201 S Main St, so families can handle most of their week within a few blocks.
Rail has shaped North Baltimore from the start. The Baltimore and Ohio line that brought the village into being is now part of that busy CSX corridor, and the village incorporated in 1876, just two years after it was platted. Interstate access, the tracks and a compact Main Street together give the place its working-town character.
With I-75 at the edge of the village, the drive south to our Crawford Street office takes less time than many cross-town trips in larger cities. That short hop makes it realistic to keep twice-yearly checkups on the calendar.
Fitting Dental Visits Around Shift Work
Workers on rotating or early shifts often skip checkups because the timing feels impossible. Our hours run Monday through Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Someone coming off a night shift at the terminal can reach Findlay in well under half an hour and be home again by late morning.
Shift work also brings its own dental patterns. Irregular sleep, energy drinks and snacking through long nights all raise the risk of decay and worn enamel. Heavy snoring or daytime exhaustion may point to sleep apnea, which a custom oral appliance can sometimes help manage.
Our iTero® scanner creates a digital impression of your teeth without the goopy trays, which speeds up planning for crowns, aligners and sleep appliances. Between visits, our oral hygiene guidance helps you keep a solid routine even when your sleep schedule flips week to week.
Care Built for a Dentist in North Baltimore, OH Search
Emergency Care
A tooth that cracks on a lunch-break sandwich or a throbbing molar should not wait for the weekend. New patients can start with our $89 emergency exam and x-ray during regular hours.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and fillings protect teeth worn down by long shifts and irregular meals. Twice-yearly visits catch small problems before they become expensive.
Sleep Apnea
Shift workers already fight fatigue, and untreated sleep apnea makes it worse. We can talk through oral appliance therapy as one option alongside your physician's care.
Endodontics
Root canal therapy can save an infected tooth rather than removing it. Treating the problem early keeps you on the job instead of nursing a toothache.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Coffee and energy drinks leave stains that brushing alone rarely lifts. Cosmetic treatment can refresh your smile, and a consultation sorts out which option fits your goals and budget.
Most new patients begin with a full exam, x-rays and a cleaning, which gives the dentist a baseline for everything that follows. If something needs attention, you hear the options and the costs before any work begins. On a tight shift schedule, that clarity makes it easier to plan the next visit and the drive down the interstate.
Meet Your Findlay Dentists
Dr. Stephanie Ollom grew up in Wauseon, earned her biology degree at the University of Cincinnati and her DDS at The Ohio State University. Commissioned as a Navy lieutenant in 2012, she completed the Great Lakes AEGD residency and ran a remote dental clinic overseas. Her CAD/CAM and Kois Center training complements the work of Dr. Chad Ollom, Dr. Joseph Van Oss and Dr. Emma Bergman.
Insurance & Financing
Pure Smiles is a preferred provider with Medical Mutual, Delta Dental and Superior Dental, and our staff files the claim paperwork for you. For bigger treatment, Cherry, CareCredit and Proceed Finance offer monthly payment options. We take cash, checks and major cards too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from North Baltimore, and how do I get there?
Pure Smiles is about 13 miles from North Baltimore, around 18 minutes by car. The route uses SR 18 west to I-75 south, then the West Main Cross Street (SR 12) exit and a few downtown blocks to Crawford Street. For a dentist in North Baltimore, OH residents can reach without back roads, the interstate does most of the work.
Can a North Baltimore patient keep a tooth that has an abscess?
Often, yes, if the infection is treated promptly with endodontic care. An abscess can cause swelling, a bad taste or a pimple on the gum, and it will not heal by itself. Call the office soon, and seek hospital care right away if swelling spreads toward the eye or throat or you develop a fever.
Can shift workers find appointment times that fit their schedule?
Our weekday schedule covers Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Early appointments tend to suit people finishing an overnight shift, while late-afternoon slots on Monday through Wednesday work for many day-shift crews. The front desk can help you pick a time that fits.
How can North Baltimore parents help young kids brush well?
Help with brushing until your child can tie their own shoes, since young kids tend to miss the back teeth and gumline. Use a soft brush twice a day for two minutes and floss wherever teeth touch. Regular checkups let the doctors spot early soft spots, and Dr. Emma Bergman brings experience caring for children.
What does the $89 emergency exam include for new patients?
The $89 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray covers a focused exam of the problem area plus the x-rays needed to diagnose it. It is available to new patients only and cannot be combined with other offers. After the exam, the dentist explains treatment options and costs before any work begins.
Schedule Your Visit from North Baltimore
When you want a dentist in North Baltimore, OH residents can reach straight down I-75, Pure Smiles is ready to help. Call 419-664-3283 to book, or claim the $89 emergency exam special if something hurts today. Explore nearby communities on our areas we serve hub, or head to the Dentist Findlay, OH homepage for more about the practice.