Convenient Access from Buckeye Lake
Lake life and a quick interstate run go together. Pure Smiles is in Pataskala, roughly 21 minutes from the village, and plenty of people searching for a dentist in Buckeye Lake, OH choose us because I-70 makes the trip so direct. We care for children, parents and retirees from around the lake, and we plan each visit so the drive feels worthwhile.
From the Buckeye Lake Village Municipal Office at 5192 Walnut Road SE, head north on Walnut Road, which is SR 79. It turns into Hebron Road and carries you up to I-70, where you go west toward Columbus. Exit at SR 310, follow it north into Pataskala as it becomes South Main Street, and turn east at East Broad Street; we are about a third of a mile along. The whole run is about 16 miles and 21 minutes, a bit longer at rush hour.
The state park shoreline, The Harbor Community Center at 5312 Walnut Road and Ryan-Braden Park are the familiar spots you leave behind. On our end, the Pataskala Public Library on South Vine Street sits less than a mile from the office at 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062. Pull it up in Google Maps before you set out. Neighbors in Hebron and Millersport make a very similar trip.
Why Lakeside Households Make the Drive to Pataskala
The village holds a real mix of homes: single-family houses, condominiums, apartments and senior living. One household might include a toddler, a teenager on a Lakewood team and a grandparent with a partial denture. A practice that treats every one of them saves calls, paperwork and separate trips up SR 79.
Many residents already ride I-70 west toward Columbus for work, errands or family. Pataskala sits a short hop north of that corridor on SR 310, so a cleaning can slot in on the way into the city or on the drive home. Our hours run Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, which suits early starters who want the visit done before the workday picks up.
Our three doctors handle routine cleanings, gum treatment, root canals, implants and cosmetic work under one roof. Kids can sit in a chair next to a parent, while older relatives see a doctor trained in complex restorative care. That keeps a family's records, x-rays and treatment plans in one place instead of scattered across offices.
Community life here centers on programs at The Harbor and events at the recreation hall on Third Street. The Village of Buckeye Lake website posts those programs along with park details. We would rather fit dental visits around that calendar than ask families to rearrange it.
Lake Summers, School Years and Smiles in Buckeye Lake
Village children attend the Lakewood Local School District, a PreK-12 system with campuses on Lancer Road and National Road SE in Hebron. The school calendar sets a natural rhythm for checkups: one visit before classes start and another over winter or spring break. Regular oral hygiene visits catch soft spots on molars while they are still small.
Summer brings a different set of risks. Crystal Beach draws swimmers, the 4.1-mile paved path links the North Shore with Lieb's Island, and Ryan-Braden Park has lines for basketball and pickleball. A fall from a bike or a stray ball can crack a front tooth on a summer afternoon, so it helps to know who to call.
Older residents in the senior living and condominium communities often have different priorities. Gum health, worn fillings and loose dentures tend to matter more to them than whitening. Our intraoral camera puts a close-up of each tooth on the screen, so patients see exactly what the doctor sees before agreeing to any treatment.
Buckeye Lake, a Licking County village, grew up beside Ohio's oldest state park, a lake first dug as a canal feeder reservoir in the early 1800s. Lifelong dental care works best with one practice that knows your history, from a first sealant to a final crown.
Services for Families Who Need a Dentist in Buckeye Lake, OH
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, fillings and x-rays form the backbone of care for lakeside households. Booking parents and children on the same morning keeps the drive down SR 79 to one trip.
Early Dental Care
First visits for toddlers and checkups for Lakewood students build good habits early. Young patients get a calm, unhurried introduction to the chair, with time for questions from parents.
Emergency Care
Cracked teeth, lost crowns and sudden swelling need prompt attention. Patients from the village can call during office hours, and we work to see them quickly and get the problem under control.
Periodontics
Bleeding or receding gums deserve treatment before they loosen teeth. Deep cleanings and steady maintenance help retirees around the lake hold on to their natural teeth longer.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers suit adults who want a brighter smile for summer photos on the shoreline. A comprehensive smile exam starts the plan and lays out each step and its cost.
Not sure which service fits? Start with a regular exam, and the doctor will walk you through options in plain language, with your x-rays on screen.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
Navy service shaped how Dr. Stephanie Ollom practices: she served as a lieutenant in 2012 and completed a Great Lakes AEGD residency after her Ohio State DDS. Training in CAD/CAM and at the Kois Center guides her crown and smile planning. She works beside Dr. Chad Ollom, who focuses on implants, and Dr. Kunning Li, who brings hospital residency experience.
Insurance & Financing
Delta Dental and Medical Mutual members get preferred-provider benefits here, and our team submits the claims. Larger treatment plans can be split into payments through Sunbit or CareCredit. My Community Smiles, located within Pure Smiles Pataskala, accepts Ohio Medicaid and Molina dental insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Buckeye Lake, and how do I get there?
Pure Smiles is about 16 miles from Buckeye Lake, a drive of roughly 21 minutes. Take Walnut Road and Hebron Road (SR 79) north to I-70 west, then SR 310 north to East Broad Street. That simple highway run is why so many people looking for a dentist in Buckeye Lake, OH settle on our Pataskala office.
Can Buckeye Lake students book checkups around the school day?
Yes, our 8 AM appointments Monday through Thursday let many students finish a cleaning and still make most of the school day. Late-afternoon times after classes also work for older students. Families can request back-to-back visits for siblings, so one drive covers several checkups, and summer break is a good time for longer treatment.
Can someone staying at a Buckeye Lake vacation rental be seen for a broken tooth?
Yes, visitors are welcome as new patients during office hours, Monday through Thursday. Lakeside short-term rentals bring visitors to the village, and a cracked tooth does not wait for the trip home. New patients can book our $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which cannot be combined with other offers.
Do Buckeye Lake patients have to pay for larger treatment all at once?
No, financing through Cherry, Sunbit or CareCredit can spread the cost of larger treatment over time. Pure Smiles also accepts cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover, and files insurance paperwork with plans such as Delta Dental and Superior Dental. The front desk can walk through the options before treatment starts, so there are no surprises.
My lower denture slips when I eat. What can be done about it?
A reline or adjustment often improves the fit, and implant dentures are the more lasting fix. Dr. Kunning Li makes and adjusts dentures, and Dr. Chad Ollom places the implants that let a denture snap firmly into place. An implant consultation shows whether your jawbone can support them, and nitrous oxide can make longer visits easier.
Schedule Your Visit from Buckeye Lake
When you want a dentist in Buckeye Lake, OH families can reach in about 21 minutes, call 740-716-7971. We see patients Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Browse every community on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.