Convenient Access from Jersey Township
Plan on about 13 minutes to reach Pure Smiles in Pataskala from the Jersey Township Hall, a drive that takes you south instead of west into the New Albany and Columbus traffic. Residents who want a dentist near Jersey Township get implant surgery, gum care, emergency visits and routine cleanings from one local team. The office sits on East Broad Street, just past the center of town.
From the township hall at 1481 Mink Street SW, drive south on Mink Street to Morse Road and turn left. Follow Morse Road east past West Licking Joint Fire District Station 405, then turn right onto Hazelton-Etna Road (SR 310) and head south into Pataskala. At Broad Street, turn left onto SR 16; our office is about 0.2 mile east of that junction. The whole route covers 8.2 miles and takes about 13 minutes.
Our address is 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062, and the listing on Google Maps gives you directions from any farm lane or new subdivision. Traffic on SR 310 can thicken a bit at rush hour. Neighbors in Johnstown to the north and Alexandria to the east are patients of ours as well.
Rooted Care for a Township in Transition
Jersey Township was established in 1820 and has long been a quiet, rural part of the region. It sits on the western edge of Licking County, where it meets Franklin and Delaware counties. Lately the area is being reshaped by the Intel site and the New Albany business park, bringing new workers alongside longtime families.
That change brings two kinds of patients through our door. Some households have lived on the same road for generations and want a practice that will keep caring for aging parents. Others just arrived for a new job and need a dentist for the first time in Ohio.
We welcome both, and we keep the experience straightforward. One chart, one team and one office handle cleanings, fillings, gum treatment, extractions and implants. For a rural household, cutting out separate specialist trips saves real time on the road.
Families with teenagers have another connection to the area. Licking Heights High School on Summit Road is mapped inside the township, and students there often need checkups, chipped-tooth repairs or help with crooked teeth. Seeing a parent and a teen at the same office keeps everyone's care on one calendar.
Our hours run Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. An early appointment lets you finish a checkup and still head on to work or errands in Pataskala.
What Jersey Township Residents Should Know About Lasting Dental Health
Gum disease is easy to miss because it rarely hurts early on. Bleeding when you brush, puffy gums or teeth that seem longer can all point to it. Left alone, it can loosen teeth over time, which is one reason adults lose teeth in their later years.
Regular cleanings and oral hygiene coaching are the first line of defense. When deeper care is needed, patients without insurance can look at our Perio Care Plan as an in-office option. Catching problems at this stage protects the bone that supports your teeth.
For patients already missing teeth, planning matters. Our 3D cone beam imaging shows bone height, nerve position and sinus location in detail, which guides implant placement. Bone and tissue grafting or a sinus augmentation can prepare an area that is not ready for an implant yet.
Newcomers often ask how long to wait before a first visit. If it has been more than six months since your last cleaning, the sooner the better. Bringing records from your previous dentist helps, but we can start fresh with new x-rays if they are not available.
Dental anxiety keeps a lot of adults away for years, and that delay is often what turns a small repair into a bigger one. Our office offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation for patients who need help relaxing. Longer procedures such as extractions or implant surgery can feel far more manageable with the right level of sedation.
Workers on long shifts face their own pattern. Coffee, energy drinks and snacking through a twelve-hour day bathe teeth in sugar and acid. Small changes, such as keeping sweet drinks with meals and brushing before bed, make a measurable difference at your next checkup.
Core Treatments from Your Dentist Near Jersey Township
Dental Implants
From one missing tooth to a full-arch implant bridge, implant care is handled in our office. Longtime township residents who have struggled with loose dentures often explore implant dentures here first.
Periodontics
Deep cleanings and ongoing gum maintenance slow periodontal disease and protect the bone around your teeth. Gum measurements taken over time show whether treatment is working.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, x-rays and fillings are the routine care that keeps bigger problems away. New arrivals can set up a full checkup to establish a baseline.
Emergency Care
Farm work and construction sites both carry a risk of chipped or knocked teeth. Call as soon as an injury happens, and we will work to see you quickly.
If you are weighing a replacement tooth, an implant consultation is the first step toward deciding whether an implant fits your mouth, your health and your plans.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
Dr. Chad Ollom completed a fellowship with the Midwest Implant Institute after earning both his undergraduate and DDS degrees at The Ohio State University. He performs extractions, grafting, sinus augmentation and full-arch implant work, and he is a certified IV conscious sedation provider. Dr. Stephanie Ollom and Dr. Kunning Li handle the full range of family and restorative care.
Insurance & Financing
Aetna and Medical Mutual members can use their preferred provider benefits here, and our team handles the claim forms. Ohio Medicaid and Molina dental coverage are accepted through My Community Smiles, located within Pure Smiles Pataskala. For implants or other larger treatment, CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit offer financing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Jersey Township, and how do I get there?
From the township hall it is 8.2 miles, or roughly 13 minutes by car. The route follows Mink Street south, Morse Road east, SR 310 south and Broad Street east. Because it avoids the busier roads toward Columbus, many residents find us a convenient dentist near Jersey Township.
Can Jersey Township commuters book a checkup before work?
Yes, the first appointments start at 8 AM, Monday through Thursday. A cleaning and exam at that hour lets many commuters head on to work afterward. The office closes at 5 PM and is closed on Fridays, so booking your next visit at checkout is the easiest way to hold an early slot that suits your week.
Which dental insurance plans can new Jersey Township households use at the office?
Pure Smiles is a preferred provider with Aetna, Delta Dental and Medical Mutual, and the team files insurance paperwork for you. Families who just moved can bring their insurance card to the first visit so benefits are checked before treatment. Without coverage, the Healthy Smiles Plan or financing through Sunbit or CareCredit can help spread costs.
Can Jersey Township patients with failing teeth get a full-arch implant bridge?
Yes, full-arch implant bridges and implant dentures are part of the care at the Pataskala office. Dr. Chad Ollom completed a Midwest Implant Institute fellowship and handles extractions, bone grafting and implant placement, while Dr. Kunning Li restores implants. An implant consultation with 3D cone beam imaging shows whether the jawbone can support the new teeth.
Does SR 161 construction slow the drive to the Pataskala office?
Usually not, because the typical route does not use SR 161 at all. Most drivers take Mink Street and Morse Road to SR 310, then head south into town. The township notes that SR 161 widening is underway near the Intel project, so that corridor is the one to avoid during construction.
Schedule Your Visit from Jersey Township
Whether your family has farmed here for decades or you just moved in for a new job, Pure Smiles would be glad to be your dentist near Jersey Township. Call 740-716-7971 to set up a cleaning, an implant consultation or an urgent visit. See the full list of nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page, or start with our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.