Convenient Access from Millersport
Lake life and farm country surround Millersport, and most errands mean a short drive. For dental care, Pure Smiles in Pataskala is about 22 minutes from the village office, mostly on SR 37 and I-70. Households that want a dentist in Millersport, OH can bring parents, kids and grandparents to one practice with three doctors.
Leave the Millersport Village Office at 2245 Refugee Street, next door to the All Veterans Memorial, and follow Refugee Street (SR 204) as it turns into Blacklick-Eastern Road NE. At SR 37, head north toward the interstate, then take I-70 west for about 7.3 miles. Exit to SR 310 and drive north into downtown Pataskala, turning right on East Broad Street to reach 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062. The full run is about 16.5 miles, and the Pure Smiles map listing loads turn-by-turn directions for you.
Families from Buckeye Lake on the north shore and from Hebron up on US 40 visit us as well. Morning and evening rush hour on I-70 can add a few minutes, so leave a small cushion for early appointments.
A Canal-Town Practice Fit for Lake Families
Mathias Miller founded the village in 1825 as a trading port on the Ohio-Erie Canal, and a well-preserved stretch of that canal still cuts through the center of town. Buckeye Lake itself began as a swamp called Buffalo Licks, became the Licking Reservoir that fed the canal, and later took the name it has today. The village sits on the south and west banks of the lake in the northeast corner of Fairfield County.
Summer brings unlimited-horsepower boating, fishing and swimming, while winter means ice fishing and skating when the lake freezes over. Around the shoreline, working farms give the area what the village calls a fresh country flavor. People here are used to driving to Lancaster or Newark for bigger errands, so a 22-minute trip for a checkup feels normal.
We make that drive worth it by fitting as much as possible into each visit. A parent's cleaning, a child's exam and a grandparent's denture check can often be booked in the same window. Our hours run Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and we are closed on Fridays.
Village life centers on Refugee Street. The village office shares the block with the All Veterans Memorial, where families can order engraved bricks for loved ones who served, and a self-serve library kiosk stands nearby at 2201 Refugee Street. Starting the drive there makes the route easy to remember.
Smile Care for Millersport's Boaters, Anglers and Farm Families
Active lake days carry a real risk of mouth injuries. A slip on a wet dock, a tow rope that snaps back or an elbow during a pickup game of volleyball can chip or loosen a tooth in a second. Knowing what to do in the first hour often decides whether a tooth can be saved.
Farm work has its own wear and tear. Long days outdoors, sugary drinks on the tractor and clenching through heavy lifting all take a toll on enamel and gums. Regular oral hygiene visits keep buildup under control and give us a chance to spot cracks or worn edges early.
Our advanced dental technology helps patients who live a distance away. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera let us show you the problem on a screen during the same appointment, so decisions do not require a second drive.
Brooks Park, on the east side of the village, was Central Ohio's first H2Ohio wetland project and has a walking path, boat ramp and playground. Leib's Island hosts the Buckeye Lake State Park office and another ramp. Those are spots where families spend whole weekends, and where a dental mishap is most likely to start.
Patients who wear partials or dentures face a different challenge. A loose plate makes corn on the cob, apples and other summer foods hard to enjoy. Implant dentures and full-arch implant bridges attach to posts in the jaw, so they stay put while you eat, talk and laugh on the boat.
Services for Residents Searching for a Dentist in Millersport, OH
Emergency Care
Chipped, cracked or knocked-out teeth need attention quickly, and urgent cases get priority on our schedule. Call as soon as we open and describe what happened. We will guide you on what to do while you drive in.
Endodontics
A hard hit can injure the nerve inside a tooth even when the surface looks fine. Root canal therapy cleans out damaged tissue and seals the tooth so you keep it. A crown then protects it for the long haul.
Dental Implants
When a tooth cannot be saved, an implant offers a fixed replacement anchored in the jaw. Dr. Chad Ollom places implants and handles bone grafting in-house. Full-arch implant bridges and implant dentures are options for anyone missing many teeth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers help with stains from coffee, tea or years of outdoor work. We match shade and shape to your face so the result looks like you. A comprehensive smile exam is a good place to start.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, fillings and crowns are the core of every family's care. We keep visits on a regular schedule so small issues do not grow into big ones. Kids and adults can be seen back to back.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
A patient who walks in with a broken tooth from the dock is in steady hands with Dr. Kunning Li. A hospital residency at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center centered on urgent cases and patients with complex health needs, and Dr. Li is also trained in IV sedation. Dr. Stephanie Ollom adds Kois Center and CAD/CAM training, while Dr. Chad Ollom leads implant care.
Insurance & Financing
Delta Dental and Medical Mutual members get preferred-provider benefits here, and our staff takes care of the claim forms. Uninsured families can join the Healthy Smiles Plan for routine care. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover, and CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit offer monthly payments on larger work.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Millersport, and how do I get there?
From the Millersport Village Office it is about 16.5 miles, or around 22 minutes. The route follows SR 204 to SR 37 north, then I-70 west, then SR 310 north to East Broad Street in Pataskala. Lake families who want a dentist in Millersport, OH can make the trip and be home again before lunch.
Can Millersport patients with a new crown bite into corn on the cob?
Usually, yes, once the permanent crown is in place and any numbness has worn off. During the temporary crown stage, it is safer to cut corn off the cob and chew on the other side. Hard or sticky foods can loosen a temporary crown, so call the office if one comes off before your next visit.
What should Millersport patients do if a fall chips a tooth?
Rinse your mouth gently, save any broken piece and call the office. Use a cold compress on the cheek for swelling and avoid chewing on that side. Even a small chip can expose the inner layer of the tooth, so an exam with a digital x-ray is worthwhile, and new patients can use the $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
What is the first thing to do when an adult tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth, hold it by the crown rather than the root, and keep it moist in milk or inside the cheek. Get to a dentist within the hour if you can, because a permanent tooth is far more likely to be saved when treated quickly. During our weekday hours, call on the way so the team is ready.
Do Millersport patients need a specialist to treat gum disease?
Usually not, because gum disease is often treated right at the Pataskala office as part of its periodontics care. Treatment typically starts with a deep cleaning below the gumline, followed by regular maintenance visits. Patients without insurance can use the Perio Care Plan to keep that schedule, and the doctors explain if a case needs more advanced care.
Schedule Your Visit from Millersport
Choosing a dentist in Millersport, OH families can rely on starts with one phone call to 740-716-7971. Our team will match appointments to boating season, harvest time and school calendars. Explore the rest of our areas we serve, or read more about the practice on our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.