Convenient Access from Kirkersville
If you have been searching for a dentist in Kirkersville, OH, Pure Smiles is about 12 minutes west along the National Road in Pataskala. Our office handles urgent toothaches, root canals, sedation visits and family checkups for village households. Kirkersville does not need to give up small-town convenience to get a full-service dental team.
Begin at Kirkersville Village Hall, 135 North 4th St, and turn onto East Main Street, which is US 40. Head west as Main Street becomes the National Road and continue to Etna, where you turn right onto Hazelton-Etna Road SW (SR 310). Follow SR 310 north as it becomes South Main Street in Pataskala, then turn right on East Broad Street. Most drivers cover the 8.1 miles in about 12 minutes.
Look for us at 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062, a short way east of where South Main Street ends. Tap the office on Google Maps to get directions from your driveway. Patients also reach us from Etna, which you pass on the way, and from Millersport to the south.
Big-Practice Care with a Small-Village Feel
Kirkersville is a small incorporated village with its own mayor and council, set along the South Fork of the Licking River. Neighbors know each other, and word of mouth carries weight. We try to earn that trust one visit at a time.
Living in a village has a trade-off. The pace is quieter, but most errands mean a drive, and a dental emergency can feel especially stressful when the nearest office is out of town. A single road west on US 40 shortens that worry.
Our team sees patients Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Rural households often plan several stops into one trip, and our location near downtown Pataskala makes it easy to pair a cleaning with shopping, the library or other errands in town.
We also care for patients who need a bit more attention. People with medical conditions, special needs or strong dental fear can be seen by a dentist with hospital-based training and IV sedation experience, without being sent across the county.
Older residents in this corner of Licking County often have years of dental work that needs attention at once: aging fillings, a cracked crown, or a tooth that has bothered them for months. We take time to sort out what is urgent and what can wait, then lay out a plan in an order that makes sense. Spreading treatment over a few visits keeps each appointment manageable.
Dental Know-How for Kirkersville Families
Village children attend Southwest Licking Local Schools, and the youngest go to Kirkersville Elementary on North 5th Street. Recess, playground games and youth sports all bring the occasional chipped or knocked-out tooth. Knowing what to do in the first hour can save a tooth.
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, hold it by the crown rather than the root, keep it moist in milk, and call us right away. For a chip, save any broken piece and rinse the mouth gently. Swelling, a fever or a throbbing ache that keeps you up at night all deserve a prompt call as well.
Toothaches that linger often signal an infected nerve. A root canal removes that infection and saves the natural tooth, which is usually better for chewing than an extraction. Digital x-rays help us see the root and surrounding bone clearly before treatment begins.
Prevention is still the best plan. Twice-yearly cleanings, steady oral hygiene habits at home, and early attention to sensitive spots keep most families out of the emergency chair. A quick checkup costs far less time than an unplanned crisis.
The village has deep roots. William C. Kirker platted it in 1832 and gave it his name, and US 40 has run through it as Main Street ever since the National Road era. Generations of families have made that same drive west toward Etna and Pataskala for work, school and services.
That history shows in the way people here plan their days. Trips into town are bundled, calendars fill up around school and work schedules, and nobody wants to make the same drive twice in one week. We keep that in mind by handling diagnosis and treatment under one roof whenever possible, so a root canal or crown rarely means a referral to another practice farther away.
Services That Answer the Search for a Dentist in Kirkersville, OH
Emergency Care
Sudden pain, a broken tooth or facial swelling gets prompt attention. New patients can start with our $49 limited emergency exam and x-ray, which is not combinable with other offers.
Endodontics
Root canal therapy treats infected or inflamed nerves and keeps your natural tooth in place. Our dentists perform it in the office, so you avoid a second trip to another practice.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation help anxious patients and those needing longer procedures. Your dentist matches the level of sedation to your health and the work planned.
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, fillings and crowns keep the whole household healthy. Regular care is what keeps small issues from turning into emergencies.
Early Dental Care
Kirkersville Elementary students and their younger siblings get friendly visits built around their age. We help parents set up habits that last.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
Through a general practice residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Kunning Li treated medically complex patients, special-needs patients and dental emergencies, and also provided emergency dental outreach in Uganda. Dr. Chad Ollom, a certified IV conscious sedation provider, and Dr. Stephanie Ollom, a former Navy lieutenant, complete our doctor team.
Insurance & Financing
We participate as a preferred provider with DHA and Superior Dental and file your insurance paperwork. Cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are all accepted. For patients without coverage, the Healthy Smiles Plan is available, and Sunbit, CareCredit and Cherry let you pay for bigger treatment over time.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Kirkersville, and how do I get there?
Our office is 8.1 miles from Kirkersville Village Hall, about a 12-minute drive. Take US 40 west to Etna, turn north on SR 310, and follow it into Pataskala before turning right on East Broad Street. That straightforward route makes us a practical option for anyone searching for a dentist in Kirkersville, OH.
How can Kirkersville families prevent cavities between checkups?
Brushing twice a day with a pea-sized dab of toothpaste and flossing once daily do most of the work. Limit sipping juice or sports drinks throughout the day, and keep sticky snacks to mealtimes. Checkups every six months let the doctors spot weak enamel early, when Curodont can sometimes help repair early decay without drilling.
Is the $49 emergency exam open to Kirkersville patients who are new to the office?
Yes, the $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray is available to any new patient. It is designed for an urgent concern, such as a toothache or a broken filling, and includes an x-ray so the doctor can see below the gumline. The offer cannot be combined with other offers, and treatment options are explained before anything begins.
What should Kirkersville parents do about a child's toothache?
Call the office and book an exam, because a toothache in a child usually means decay, a cracked tooth or an infection. Until the visit, rinse with warm water, gently floss to remove trapped food and use a cold compress on the cheek. Swelling of the face or a fever needs prompt attention, so mention it when you call.
Can patients with complex medical needs be treated at your office?
Yes, patients with medical conditions and special needs are welcome at our office. Dr. Kunning Li treated medically complex and special-needs patients during a hospital residency at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center and is trained in IV sedation. Bring a current medication list so we can plan the safest approach for you.
Schedule Your Visit from Kirkersville
From North 4th Street to our office on East Broad Street is one easy trip down US 40 and SR 310. Anyone looking for a dentist in Kirkersville, OH will find Pure Smiles just a short drive west. Call 740-716-7971 to schedule a checkup or get help with a dental emergency. Learn about other towns on our areas we serve page or visit our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.