Convenient Access from Van Buren
Monday afternoons in Van Buren have a small ritual: the public library's bookmobile pulls into the school parking lot on South Main Street from 3 to 6 PM, a handy stop for kids heading home with an armful of books. For parents, it is one more errand on a family calendar that also has room for practices, haircuts and dental checkups. If you have been hunting for a dentist in Van Buren, OH, Pure Smiles is a quick 13 minutes south in downtown Findlay, with the interstate doing most of the work.
From the Van Buren Local Schools campus at 217 South Main Street, head to SR 613 (W Market Street) and drive west to I-75. Go south on I-75 for about six miles to Exit 157, the SR 12 exit for Columbus Grove and Findlay, then turn left onto W Main Cross Street. Turn right on Western Avenue, left on W Sandusky Street, left on S Cory Street and left again onto W Crawford Street. Plan on about 9 miles and 13 minutes, a little longer when rush hour slows the interstate.
You will find us at 223 W Crawford St, Findlay, OH 45840, a block from the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. Tap the Pure Smiles map listing to load directions on your phone. Our neighbors in North Baltimore and Bloomdale visit the same office.
Why Van Buren Families Make the Short Trip to Findlay
Laid out in 1833 and named for Martin Van Buren, the village still revolves around South Main Street. The elementary school at 301 South Main Street and the middle and high school just up the road keep the whole district on one stretch of road, and you can follow their news on the school district's website. A community built that way runs on tight family calendars. We make dental visits one of the easier entries on that calendar.
The office keeps steady weekday hours: Monday through Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Because SR 613 meets I-75 so quickly, a morning cleaning can wrap up with plenty of time to reach work in Findlay. Students can come in after the final bell and be home for dinner. Adults who commute south on the interstate every day are already halfway to our door.
The village sits in Allen Township in Hancock County, and its first high school building went up in 1917 after the township's schools were centralized. We try to honor that practical spirit with practical care that respects your time and your budget.
Trails, Teams and Teeth: What Van Buren Residents Should Know
Van Buren State Park borders the village to the south, with 296 acres of beech and sugar maple woods. Its trails draw hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, and the park offers primitive, full-service and equestrian camping. Van Buren Lake is gone now, because the 1939 dam was removed in August 2025 as part of the Rocky Ford Creek restoration. The creek and the woods remain, and so do the occasional spills on the trail.
A fall from a bike or a horse can chip a front tooth or jar one loose in its socket. Getting to a dentist promptly gives the tooth its best chance. Our office uses 3D cone beam imaging to see the root and surrounding bone in detail, which helps the doctors decide whether a tooth needs a simple repair or root canal treatment. Our $89 limited emergency exam and x-ray is available to new patients.
Prevention still matters most for busy families. Our oral hygiene services pair professional cleanings with home-care advice for every age, from elementary students to grandparents. A cleaning every six months keeps small issues small.
Services for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Van Buren, OH
Emergency Care
Trail spills, broken fillings and sudden toothaches all qualify. Call when trouble starts and our team will guide you on what to do next. The interstate puts the office within easy reach of the village.
Endodontics
Root canal treatment removes infected or injured pulp and saves the natural tooth. Detailed imaging lets the doctors plan carefully. Saving the natural tooth is always the first goal.
Sedation Dentistry
Nervous patients can choose nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation. That range helps adults who have postponed care for years finally get caught up. Children who find the chair stressful benefit too.
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings and fillings anchor your care. Families can book siblings back to back after school. Steady visits catch problems before they turn into emergencies.
Trail injuries are hardly the only reason to make the drive. Sensitive teeth, a filling that feels rough or a crown that has worked loose all deserve a look before they get worse. Digital x-rays help the doctors spot decay between teeth early, and a short list of your questions makes the most of every visit.
Meet Your Findlay Dentists
Dr. Chad Ollom is a certified IV conscious sedation provider and completed a Midwest Implant Institute fellowship after earning his undergraduate degree and DDS at The Ohio State University. His surgical work covers extractions, implants and bone grafting. Dr. Stephanie Ollom, Dr. Joseph Van Oss and Dr. Emma Bergman round out a team of Ohio State dental graduates.
Insurance & Financing
Veterans can use their VA referrals at Pure Smiles, and we are a preferred provider with Delta Dental, Medical Mutual and Superior Dental. CareCredit and Proceed Finance help spread out the cost of larger treatment. Details on every option live on our financing and insurance page.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Van Buren, and how do I get there?
Pure Smiles is about 9 miles from the village school campus, or about 13 minutes by car. Take SR 613 west to I-75 South, exit at SR 12 (Exit 157), then follow W Main Cross Street, Western Avenue, W Sandusky Street and S Cory Street to W Crawford Street. That quick interstate run makes us a practical choice for anyone wanting a dentist in Van Buren, OH.
Can Van Buren seniors with gum disease keep their teeth?
Often, yes, when gum disease is treated and then kept in check with regular maintenance cleanings. The doctors measure the gums, take x-rays and explain whether deeper cleaning is needed. The Perio Care Plan suits adults without insurance, covering 3–4 periodontal maintenance visits and 2 exams with x-rays each year with no waiting periods.
Can Van Buren patients get emergency help after a fall damages a tooth?
Yes, call the office as soon as the injury happens and bring any piece of tooth you can find. A prompt exam gives an injured tooth its strongest chance, and 3D cone beam imaging helps the doctors check the root and surrounding bone. New patients can use the $89 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray for that first visit.
Can an anxious patient from Van Buren be sedated for dental work?
Yes, three levels of sedation are available. Patients can choose nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation, and Dr. Chad Ollom is a certified IV conscious sedation provider. Nitrous oxide is the lightest choice, while oral and IV sedation offer deeper relaxation for longer procedures such as extractions or implant surgery.
Can a root canal be done close to Van Buren instead of at a distant specialist?
Yes, endodontic treatment is available at our downtown Findlay office. The doctors remove infected or injured pulp, then seal and protect the tooth so it can keep working. Digital x-rays support careful planning, and sedation is available for nervous patients, which helps village residents finish care without extra trips farther afield.
Schedule Your Visit from Van Buren
After the bookmobile run or before the next trail ride, set up the checkup you have been putting off. Neighbors who need a dentist in Van Buren, OH can reach us at 419-664-3283. See every community we welcome on our areas we serve list, or visit the Dentist Findlay, OH homepage for the full story of the practice.