Convenient Access from Whitehall
Broad Street links your neighborhood to Pure Smiles in Pataskala, and the drive takes about 20 minutes from city hall. That single road makes us an easy pick for anyone weighing a dentist in Whitehall, OH against offices scattered across greater Columbus. Parents, teens and working adults come to us for checkups, clear aligners and urgent visits. Neighbors in Reynoldsburg and Summit Station travel the same SR 16 corridor on their way in.
Start at Whitehall City Hall at 360 South Yearling Road and go north on Yearling to East Broad Street (SR 16). Turn right and stay on SR 16 as it runs east, first as East Broad Street, then as Broad Street SW and West Broad Street once you leave the Columbus area behind. Plan on roughly 20 minutes for the 12.2-mile drive, with rush hour adding some time. You will pass Pataskala City Hall at 621 West Broad Street, then the South Main Street light downtown, and our office waits about a third of a mile farther at 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062 (see Pure Smiles on Google Maps).
One Office for Every Generation in a Whitehall Home
Whitehall is a full city in Franklin County, even though Columbus wraps around it on every side. It grew fast in the middle of the last century, became a city in the 1950s and filled in mostly with modest single-family streets. Newer apartment communities have since added younger households and first-time renters. That mix means a single household might hold a toddler, a teenager thinking about straighter teeth and a grandparent with an old bridge.
Our team is set up for exactly that spread. Children, parents and older relatives can all be seen in the same building, and front-desk staff can line up back-to-back visits so one drive covers several people. The office runs Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and is closed Fridays, which leaves four full weekdays to work with.
Weekends here often center on parks. Whitehall Community Park on North Hamilton Road has trails, an 18-hole disc golf course and a canoe and kayak launch on Big Walnut Creek. John Bishop Memorial Park draws families to its splash pad and summer concert series. Active days bring the occasional chipped tooth or split lip, and we would rather see it early than after an infection sets in.
The city describes itself as diverse, with 21 languages spoken among its residents. We take time to go over x-rays and treatment choices in plain words and answer questions until they make sense. A clear plan, explained step by step, helps every family member decide with confidence.
What Whitehall Parents Should Know About School Dental Programs
Whitehall City Schools serve students at C. Ray Williams Early Childhood Center, Kae Avenue, Etna Road and Beechwood elementaries, Rosemore Middle School and Whitehall-Yearling High School. The district partners with an in-school mobile dentist program that offers exams, cleanings and sealants during the school day. It is a convenient first line of care, and many families rely on it.
A school visit, though, is not set up for everything. Fillings that need more than one appointment, a cracked tooth after a weekend game, wisdom teeth and orthodontic questions all call for an office with full equipment. Parents also need care of their own, and the school program does not treat adults.
Plenty of adults in the city work close to home, at employers such as the DSW headquarters by the airport or the Defense Supply Center, Columbus. Shift work and long days make it easy to skip cleanings for a year or two. When that happens, gum inflammation and worn fillings tend to show up together. A thorough exam sorts out what needs attention first and what can safely wait.
That is where a home practice fills the gap. We can pick up where a school screening leaves off, review any notes the family brings, and keep everyone's records in one chart. Our oral hygiene visits pair a professional cleaning with coaching on brushing and flossing habits that suit each age.
Teenagers often arrive with a sports schedule and a phone full of reminders. We work around practice times when we can and send them home with simple routines they will actually follow.
Care for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Whitehall, OH
Early Dental Care
Little ones get gentle first visits that build trust before any treatment is needed. We check how baby teeth are coming in and show parents what to watch for at home. Short, upbeat appointments keep young patients relaxed.
General Dentistry
Exams, digital x-rays, cleanings and fillings form the backbone of care for every age group. An intraoral camera lets you see what the dentist sees on the screen. Catching small problems early keeps visits shorter and costs lower.
Emergency Care
A knocked-out tooth at John Bishop Memorial Park or a sudden toothache at work needs quick attention. Call us during office hours and we will work to fit you in. New patients can use our $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which cannot be combined with other offers.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets or wires, a good fit for high schoolers and adults alike. Our iTero digital scanner captures a 3D model of your teeth, so there are no goopy impression trays. Check-ins follow a steady rhythm that fits school and work calendars. Aligners come out for meals, so food choices stay the same.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers can brighten a smile before a wedding, a graduation or a new job. We talk through shade, shape and budget first. Each plan matches the patient's goals instead of a one-size template.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
Dr. Kunning Li completed a general practice residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and a pediatric rotation at Nationwide Children's Hospital, so young patients and medically complex adults are familiar territory. Dr. Stephanie Ollom served as a U.S. Navy lieutenant, and Dr. Chad Ollom completed a Midwest Implant Institute fellowship. Dr. Chad Ollom is also a certified IV conscious sedation provider, which helps anxious adults who have put off care for years.
Insurance & Financing
Coverage questions come up on almost every first call. Medical Mutual and Aetna members will find us on their preferred-provider lists, and the front desk submits claims on your behalf. For Ohio Medicaid and Molina dental members, My Community Smiles operates right inside Pure Smiles Pataskala. Anyone facing a larger bill can split it into monthly payments through Cherry, Sunbit or CareCredit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Whitehall, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 12.2 miles from Whitehall City Hall, roughly a 20-minute drive. Take South Yearling Road north to East Broad Street (SR 16), then follow Broad Street east all the way into Pataskala. Patients who want a dentist in Whitehall, OH reach us without any highway merges, and the office sits just past the South Main Street light downtown.
Does the Whitehall City Schools mobile dentist replace a regular dental office?
No, it works best alongside a regular office. The in-school program handles exams, cleanings and sealants, but larger fillings, root canals, injuries and orthodontic planning need a fully equipped practice. We can take over that follow-up care and also treat parents, so the whole household shares one dental home and one set of records.
Can my Whitehall family use Ohio Medicaid at the Pataskala office?
Yes, through My Community Smiles, which operates inside our Pataskala building. It accepts Ohio Medicaid and Molina dental insurance for eligible patients. That means children who saw the school mobile dentist can continue care nearby, and parents with Medicaid coverage can book their own visits on the same trip down Broad Street.
What should a Whitehall patient do if a filling falls out?
Call the office and keep the area clean until the visit. Rinse with warm salt water after meals, avoid chewing on that side and skip sticky or very hot foods. A lost filling leaves the tooth open to more decay, so it should be replaced soon, and new patients can use the $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
When can middle and high school students come in for checkups without missing class?
Most students book late-afternoon times after classes end, Monday through Thursday. The office is open 8 AM to 5 PM on those days and closed Fridays. Summer break and teacher in-service days are popular for longer visits like fillings or aligner starts, so it helps to reserve those dates a few weeks ahead.
Schedule Your Visit from Whitehall
A trusted dentist in Whitehall, OH families can count on is one Broad Street drive away. Call 740-716-7971 to book a checkup or ask about a sore tooth. You can also browse every community we welcome on our areas we serve page or visit our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.