Convenient Access from Bexley
Is a 22-minute drive north really worth it for a dentist? That is a fair question for anyone in Bexley, and Pure Smiles in Westerville answers it with six doctors, clear treatment plans and a route that is mostly one straight road. Whether you are a family weighing a dentist in Bexley, OH against a practice a little farther out, or a Capital University student far from your hometown dentist, here is what the trip and the care look like.
Leave the Bexley Public Library at 2411 East Main Street and head west on Main Street, the historic National Road (US 40). Turn north on Nelson Road, make a short jog on Airport Drive, then follow Sunbury Road north for about 8 miles. The whole trip runs close to 11.4 miles and usually takes 22 minutes, with no interstate along the way. You will arrive at 1245 S Sunbury Rd #201, Westerville, OH 43081, at the Dempsey Road junction, and Pure Smiles on Google Maps loads the full directions.
We also serve nearby Linden and Gahanna, two more communities on the north and east sides of the Columbus area.
A Practice Worth the Trip for Bexley Families and Students
Bexley is its own city, founded in 1908 and surrounded entirely by Columbus. It sits on the banks of Alum Creek, east of the Near East Side of Columbus, in Franklin County. Main Street and Broad Street cut across town, and the City of Bexley runs its own services from City Hall on Main Street. The Ohio Governor's Residence is located in the city too, one more reason the city's name is familiar across the state.
Two very different groups call Bexley home. Families send children to Bexley City Schools, which include a high school, a middle school and three elementary schools. Students and staff fill the campuses of Capital University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary, both founded in 1830.
Both groups want the same things from a dental office: an honest explanation of what is going on, a fair estimate of the cost and a team that explains before it treats. The drive up Sunbury Road is the trade-off for that kind of visit. Because nearly all of it is on one road, the trip is easy to remember and easy to repeat.
Our hours run from 8 AM Monday through Thursday, with a 5 PM close Monday through Wednesday and 4 PM on Thursday. Fridays are reserved for scheduled appointments. Those early starts work well for parents dropping kids at school and for students with afternoon classes.
Dental Concerns We Hear from Capital Students and Bexley Households
College students often arrive with a gap in their care: the last cleaning was back home, and a tooth has started to ache since. New patients can book our $29 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which cannot be combined with other offers, to find out what is wrong before it gets worse. Digital x-rays give a clear picture of the problem in a short visit.
Wisdom teeth are a frequent concern at college age. When a tooth is impacted or crowding its neighbors, an extraction is often the cleanest fix, and Dr. TJ Strong has advanced training in surgical extractions. Nitrous oxide and conscious sedation are available for anyone who feels uneasy about the procedure.
Parents in the city's established neighborhoods tend to bring different priorities. A tooth lost years ago, a dark crown on a front tooth or a smile that simply looks tired can all be addressed. Our comprehensive smile exam reviews the whole picture, and the dental implants cost page explains what shapes the price of a replacement tooth.
Gum health tends to slip during busy semesters and busy careers alike. Bleeding when you brush or gums that look puffy are early warnings, and periodontal care treats the infection before it loosens teeth. The Perio Care Plan helps patients keep up with the extra cleanings that gum disease requires.
Treatments Patients Choose When They Need a Dentist in Bexley, OH
Cosmetic Dentistry
Stained, chipped or uneven teeth can be refreshed with cosmetic care planned around your face and goals. Treatment can be timed ahead of graduation photos, job interviews and family milestones.
Extractions
From a damaged molar to an impacted wisdom tooth, removal is handled with care for the bone around it. Grafting can preserve the site if you plan an implant later. We explain recovery steps in plain language before you leave.
Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety keeps many people from booking at all. Nitrous oxide and conscious sedation help you relax, and Dr. Chad Ollom is a certified IV conscious sedation provider.
Sleep Apnea
Disrupted sleep affects the whole household, not just the person snoring. Our team can explain how dental sleep apnea care fits into your overall treatment.
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and fillings keep small problems small for every age. An intraoral camera lets you see exactly what we see during your checkup, so every recommendation comes with a picture.
Seeing the same team year after year has its own value. Your dentist learns how your teeth wear, which fillings to watch and how you prefer to hear about treatment. For a student, that continuity can last through every year of school, and for a family it can stretch from a child's early checkups to a parent's first crown. A drive of a little over 20 minutes is a modest price for that kind of familiarity.
Meet Your Westerville Dentists
Dr. Alia Yossef studied biology at The College of Wooster and graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Her work spans preventive and restorative care, extractions, bone grafting and clear aligner therapy. Dr. Alexandria Wenig volunteered with Smiles for Schools in central Ohio during dental school and brings cosmetic and prosthodontic experience to the team.
Insurance & Financing
Pure Smiles accepts most PPO plans, such as Connection Dental, Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare and Tricare, and welcomes VA referrals. We estimate your costs before treatment and handle the claim filing. CareCredit and Proceed Finance can spread larger bills into monthly payments.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Bexley, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 11.4 miles from the public library on East Main Street and typically takes 22 minutes. Follow East Main Street west, Nelson Road north and a short stretch of Airport Drive, then Sunbury Road north to the office. That makes us a realistic option for anyone seeking a dentist in Bexley, OH who is comfortable with a straightforward, highway-free drive.
When should Bexley parents have a teen's wisdom teeth checked?
The mid to late teens are a good time, before the roots are fully formed. X-rays show whether wisdom teeth have room to come in or are likely to crowd other teeth or become impacted. When removal makes sense, extractions are done at the office, and nitrous oxide can help a nervous teen relax.
Can college students use a parent's PPO plan here?
Yes, if the plan is a PPO we work with, a student can use it like any other patient. We accept most PPO plans, estimate costs ahead of treatment and file the claim. Students without coverage can look at the Healthy Smiles Plan or financing through Cherry or Sunbit for larger treatment.
Does Pure Smiles accept VA referrals for Bexley veterans?
Yes, Pure Smiles accepts VA referrals. Veterans with an approved referral can schedule care at our Westerville office, and those covered by Tricare can use that plan as well. Before treatment begins, our team explains any costs, so you know what to expect at each visit and can plan the trips up Sunbury Road.
What if loud snoring keeps someone in the household awake at night?
Loud, frequent snoring is worth mentioning at your next dental visit. It can be one sign of sleep apnea, which a physician diagnoses with a sleep study. Pure Smiles provides dental sleep apnea care, and our dentists can explain how that treatment works together with your doctor's recommendations.
Schedule Your Visit from Bexley
If your search for a dentist in Bexley, OH has you weighing a slightly longer drive, our team makes the extra miles count with clear explanations and careful planning. Call 614-721-6398 to book your first visit at our Sunbury Road office. You can browse nearby communities on our areas we serve page or learn about the practice on our Dentist Westerville, OH homepage.