Convenient Access from Rawson
Rawson sits about 10 miles southwest of Pure Smiles, and the drive into Findlay takes around 24 minutes on county roads. Families who need a dentist in Rawson, OH often turn that drive into one trip for several people. Here is the way most of our patients come in.
From the village office at 111 South Main Street, follow Main Street out of town and pick up County Road 37. Turn north onto County Road 313, which becomes Lima Avenue as you enter Findlay. Stay on Lima Avenue, turn left onto South Cory Street, then left again onto West Crawford Street.
Plan on roughly 24 minutes for the 10-mile run, a little more at rush hour, because two-lane county roads move slower than a highway. Our office is at 223 W Crawford St, Findlay, OH 45840, a block north of West Sandusky Street and close to the Hancock Historical Museum. Pull up the practice on Google Maps for turn-by-turn help. Patients from Benton Ridge and Bluffton also drive up from the south and west.
Rural Roots, Practical Dental Care for Rawson
Rawson grew up around the railroad. The village took shape in 1855, when the Fremont and Indiana Railroad arrived, and it carries the name of that line's president. It was incorporated in 1884, and the village still features its old Interurban Depot in then-and-now photos.
Today the village sits in Union Township, Hancock County, with a farmers market, Main Street merchants and a village park with facilities residents can reserve for gatherings. Students attend the Cory-Rawson Local School District, shared with neighboring Mount Cory. The junior high and high school, home of the green-and-gold Hornets, sits on County Road 26 just outside the village center.
In a small village, every trip to town counts. That is why our team works to make each visit do as much as possible, from combining a cleaning with an x-ray to lining up a parent and two children close together. Having four dentists in one office helps when several people need care.
Making Each Drive Count: Dental Advice for Rawson Patients
When the nearest dental office is a 24-minute drive away, it is tempting to wait until something hurts. Unfortunately, gum disease and early decay rarely cause pain until they are advanced. Steady checkups catch those problems while they are still small and simpler to treat.
For adults, the gums are where trouble often hides. Tenderness or gums that seem to pull away from the teeth can mean a routine cleaning is no longer enough. Our periodontal care targets infection below the gumline, and the Perio Care Plan bundles that ongoing maintenance into one yearly membership.
Missing teeth are another issue that waits too long, because a lost molar can go unreplaced for years when the drive feels like a hassle. Our 3D cone beam imaging shows bone height and nerve position in detail, which helps plan an implant precisely. An implant consultation is a low-pressure way to learn whether you are a candidate.
Between visits, good habits at home carry the load. Our oral hygiene tips cover brushing, flossing and the small daily choices that keep a family's teeth healthy from one checkup to the next.
Timing helps too. We open at 8 AM Monday through Thursday and close at 5 PM Monday through Wednesday and 4 PM on Thursday. An early appointment lets you finish and still run errands in town, so the trip covers more than one item on the list.
Core Treatments for Anyone Choosing a Dentist in Rawson, OH
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, digital x-rays and fillings form the base of care for every age. Booking the whole family together saves extra drives up County Road 313.
Periodontics
Deep cleanings and periodontal maintenance treat gum disease before it loosens teeth. Adults who have put off care for a while often start here.
Dental Implants
Implants replace a single tooth, several teeth or a full arch. Our doctors handle extractions, bone grafting and implant placement, so you avoid shuffling between offices.
Emergency Care
A broken tooth or swelling on a weekday needs a quick answer. Call when we open, and we will tell you how soon a dentist can look at it.
For patients missing several teeth, the full implant process can stay under one roof. Dr. Chad Ollom performs extractions, bone and tissue grafting, sinus augmentation, implant dentures and full-arch implant bridges. He is also a certified IV conscious sedation provider, which helps patients who would rather not be fully aware during longer procedures. Fewer referrals mean fewer extra drives.
Meet Your Findlay Dentists
Small-town patients often connect with Dr. Joseph Van Oss, who comes from a rural Ohio community himself and wants people outside the cities to have solid dental care within reach. Before joining our team in August 2024, he completed his DDS at Ohio State and helped select future dentists on the university's admissions committee. Dr. Chad Ollom, Dr. Stephanie Ollom and Dr. Emma Bergman also see patients here.
Insurance & Financing
Uninsured households have two in-house choices: the Healthy Smiles Plan and the Perio Care Plan for adults who need ongoing gum care. Insured patients benefit from our preferred-provider status with Delta Dental, Medical Mutual and Superior Dental. CareCredit can spread larger costs over time.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Rawson, and how do I get there?
Pure Smiles is about 10 miles from the village office, around a 24-minute drive. The route follows County Road 37 and County Road 313 north, which turns into Lima Avenue in Findlay, then South Cory Street and West Crawford Street. Families using us as their dentist in Rawson, OH find the county roads easy after the first trip.
How early can a Rawson commuter be seen before the workday?
The first appointments start at 8:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Because the drive runs on county roads, leaving a few minutes early on foggy or icy mornings keeps you on time. A cleaning and exam at that hour usually lets you reach work in town by mid-morning.
How does vaping affect teens' teeth and gums?
Vaping dries the mouth and can irritate the gums, which raises the risk of cavities and gum disease. Warning signs include bleeding when brushing, bad breath and red, puffy gums. Telling the dentist honestly helps the doctors watch for early damage, and regular cleanings keep small problems from growing into larger ones.
Can Rawson patients replace a missing tooth without a removable denture?
Yes, a dental implant topped with a crown replaces a single tooth without a removable appliance. Dr. Chad Ollom performs bone grafting and sinus augmentation when the jaw needs more support first. 3D cone beam imaging helps plan the implant's position, and an implant consultation explains each step before you decide.
What does 3D cone beam imaging show that regular x-rays do not?
A cone beam scan produces a three-dimensional view of the jaw, teeth and surrounding structures. Standard x-rays are flat, so they cannot fully show bone width or the exact path of a nerve. That extra detail helps our dentists plan implants, extractions and grafting with greater precision.
Schedule Your Visit from Rawson
If you need a dentist in Rawson, OH households can reach in one county-road drive, we are ready to help. Call 419-664-3283 to set up visits for one person or the whole household. For local news and park reservations, see the Village of Rawson. You can also explore our areas we serve list or head to the Dentist Findlay, OH homepage.