Convenient Access from Hebron
About 19 minutes west along the old National Road is all it takes to reach Pure Smiles from the village center. Our practice is in downtown Pataskala, and it serves many people who once assumed a dentist in Hebron, OH had to mean a longer haul toward Newark or Columbus. You never need to touch I-70 to get here, which keeps the trip calm even on busy weekday mornings.
Begin at the Hebron Municipal Complex at 934 West Main Street, where the village offices and the Hebron Branch library share a building. Drive west on Main Street, which is US 40, and follow the National Road for about nine miles. Turn north on Hazelton-Etna Road (SR 310), stay with it as it becomes South Main Street in Pataskala, then turn right onto East Broad Street; the whole trip runs roughly 13 miles. Our office is a short stretch east of that corner at 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062, and you can pull up directions to Pure Smiles on your phone.
Neighbors from Buckeye Lake often start on the same stretch of US 40, while patients from Millersport come up from the south side of the lake. Expect a few extra minutes at rush hour.
Built for Hebron's Working Families
The village calls itself the "Historic Crossroads of Ohio," and the name fits. John Smith laid out the town in 1827, and it grew as a link in the Ohio Canal system before travelers on the National Road filled its inns. Today Main Street still carries that same road, and the village remains a crossroads for people heading to work.
The village sits in Licking County, about 30 miles due east of Columbus, with Thornville and the Buckeye Lake shoreline close by. Local history still matters here: the Hebron Ohio Historical Society, founded in 1974, meets at the Masonic Temple on North High Street. Canal Park itself dates to the 1976 Bicentennial year, when the community developed it with a gazebo, picnic shelter and playground.
Several large firms operate in the village, and the industrial parks to the north draw employees from around the area. Many households here run on early shifts, rotating schedules and school bus times all at once. Our hours, Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, give those families a predictable window, and we close on Fridays.
Because the drive stays on two-lane state routes, a morning cleaning can end with a short ride back to a 9 or 10 o'clock shift. Parents can also stack visits for several children in a single block of time. Fewer trips means fewer missed hours at work.
New patients who show up with one specific problem, such as a broken filling, can start with our $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray. That offer is for new patients only and cannot be combined with other discounts. It gives you a clear answer about the tooth and the options for what comes next.
Dental Priorities for Residents Who Work Long Shifts
Physical jobs on plant floors and loading docks can be hard on teeth. Clenching under stress, energy drinks during long shifts and skipped cleanings all tend to show up in the chair a few years later. Gum disease in particular moves quietly, with little pain until the bone around a tooth has already started to shrink.
We like to catch those changes early. Regular oral hygiene appointments track gum pocket depths over time, so small shifts stand out. When early decay appears on a smooth surface, Curodont can help repair the enamel without drilling, which is welcome news for anyone nervous about needles.
Kids in the Lakewood Local School District, home of the Lancers, bring their own set of needs. Students move from preschool through Lakewood Elementary, Jackson Intermediate, Lakewood Middle and Lakewood High, and their mouths change a lot along the way. Growing jaws, new molars and braces questions all call for steady checkups.
Evans Park on Refugee Road SE has ball fields, soccer, a wetland walking trail and Frisbee golf, and Canal Park on West Cumberland Street links to Buckeye Lake by a walking path. Those are great places to spend a Saturday, and a ball to the face there is one of the most common reasons parents call us on a Monday.
Services That Matter When You Need a Dentist in Hebron, OH
Periodontics
Deep cleanings and ongoing gum maintenance help adults who have gone a while between visits. We measure, treat and then recheck so you can see progress. Healthy gums protect the teeth you already have.
General Dentistry
Exams, x-rays, fillings and crowns cover most of what a busy household needs in a year. Digital x-rays give clear images quickly. We explain each finding before we recommend treatment.
Endodontics
A deep cavity or cracked molar can reach the nerve and cause throbbing pain that keeps you off the job. Root canal therapy removes the infected tissue and saves the natural tooth.
Early Dental Care
Young Lancers fans and future players start with friendly visits that teach brushing and build confidence. We watch how baby teeth come in and when adult teeth start to push through. Parents leave with practical tips for home.
Sleep Apnea
Shift workers who snore or wake up exhausted may be dealing with disrupted breathing at night. We can talk through the warning signs and the treatment options our office provides. Better rest makes long shifts easier to handle.
Not sure which service fits? Most adults start with a full exam and cleaning, and the plan grows from there. We prioritize anything causing pain, then address gum health, then restore worn or broken teeth in a sensible order. We talk through each step and its cost before anything begins.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
Dr. Stephanie Ollom served as a U.S. Navy lieutenant and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Great Lakes, then added training in CAD/CAM restorations and through the Kois Center. Dr. Chad Ollom focuses on implants and grafting, and Dr. Kunning Li handles root canals, crowns and dentures. Each doctor brings a different area of focus, so complex cases rarely need to leave the building.
Insurance & Financing
Superior Dental and DHA both list us as a preferred provider, and our team handles claims so you do not have to chase forms. Patients without insurance can join the Healthy Smiles Plan, and those working on gum health can choose the Perio Care Plan. CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit provide financing for larger treatment.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Hebron, and how do I get there?
It is about 13 miles from the Hebron Municipal Complex, which works out to roughly 19 minutes. Head west on US 40, turn north on SR 310 (Hazelton-Etna Road) and finish with a right onto East Broad Street. For a dentist in Hebron, OH families can reach without the interstate, it is one of the simplest drives in the area.
Does a Hebron patient need a referral for a root canal?
No, root canals are usually handled right in the Pataskala office. Dr. Kunning Li performs root canals and then restores the tooth with a crown when needed. A 3D cone beam scan can show the root shape before treatment, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation can help nervous patients relax during the visit.
Are dental x-rays safe for Hebron children?
Yes, digital x-rays use a very low dose of radiation, and the doctors take them only when they help with a diagnosis. Children usually need them less often than adults. The images show cavities between teeth and how adult teeth are developing, details the eye cannot see during a regular checkup.
What should a shift worker do about a toothache that starts overnight?
Call us as soon as the office opens at 8 AM, Monday through Thursday. Our team works urgent problems into the schedule as quickly as it can, and the National Road keeps the drive simple. Until then, use a warm salt rinse, apply a cold compress on the cheek, and avoid chewing on the sore side.
What does a Hebron patient's first visit at Pure Smiles include?
A first visit usually includes a full exam, digital x-rays and a review of your medical history, with a cleaning when it makes sense. An intraoral camera lets you see what the doctor sees on screen. Bring your insurance card and medication list, and the doctor will explain findings and options before any treatment is planned.
Schedule Your Visit from Hebron
When you want a dentist in Hebron, OH residents already trust for the whole family, give our team a call at 740-716-7971. We will find a time that fits around shifts, school and practice. Our service area page lists every nearby community we welcome, and you can learn more about the practice on our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.