Convenient Access from Minerva Park
Farview Rd gets busy on school mornings, with families heading to three Westerville City Schools buildings tucked inside this small village. Once the drop-off line clears, Pure Smiles is roughly 8 minutes east by car. For parents who want a dentist in Minerva Park, OH, without a long trek, our office is a quick trip over to Sunbury Rd in Westerville.
From Village Hall at 2829 Minerva Lake Rd, follow Minerva Lake Rd to Farview Rd and turn onto E Dublin-Granville Rd (SR 161) heading east. Stay on SR 161 as it becomes the Northeast Expressway and crosses I-270, then take the Sunbury Rd exit marked Sunbury Road and Hoover Dam. Turn north on Sunbury Rd and continue to the Dempsey Rd junction, where you'll find us at 1245 S Sunbury Rd #201, Westerville, OH 43081. The full trip is about 3.7 miles, and you can find Pure Smiles on Google Maps to send directions to your phone.
Inniswood Metro Gardens and the Blendon Township Senior Center are both a short distance from our door, which helps first-timers recognize the area. Expect the drive to run a little longer during rush hour on SR 161. Families in nearby Northland and Huber Ridge visit us regularly too.
Close-Knit Village, Close-By Dental Office
Minerva Park is its own incorporated village, and it has been since 1940. Columbus surrounds it on every side, and homes use Columbus mailing addresses, yet the village keeps its own government and its own identity. It sits in Franklin County, as does our office, which lies inside Westerville city limits on the other side of I-270.
The village has a story few places can match. The land opened in 1895 as a trolley amusement park, complete with a roller coaster, a small zoo and a lake. The park closed in 1902, and in 1927 the grounds began their second life as a residential subdivision. Today, Minerva Lake still sits within the village, a quiet reminder of those early days.
Minerva Lake Rd, Farview Rd and SR 161 are the roads village drivers know best. That same SR 161 corridor carries you east toward our office, so a dental stop fits neatly into a familiar drive rather than a trip across the county.
Our office was designed with a family-friendly feel, and the whole household is welcome here, from grade-schoolers to grandparents. We keep regular hours Monday through Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM, with Fridays open by appointment.
Dental Priorities for Minerva Park's School-Age Families
Few small villages hold as many classrooms as this one. Minerva Park Middle School, Minerva France Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary all sit along Farview Rd and Farview Dr, so school schedules set the pace of daily life. That makes after-class appointments and planning around school breaks important to the families we see from here.
Kids' dental needs change fast between kindergarten and eighth grade. Baby teeth give way to permanent ones, molars come in, and crowding may start to show. Regular checkups let our dentists follow those changes and spot a problem tooth before it becomes a toothache in the middle of a school week.
Middle school is often when parents start asking about straightening. Clear aligners suit many teens who would rather skip brackets through class photos and sports seasons, and Dr. Meghan O'Shaughnessy on our team is Invisalign certified. A quick look at bite and spacing during a regular checkup tells you whether it is worth a deeper conversation.
Accidents still happen, whether it's a tooth bumped at recess or a sudden ache at the dinner table. New patients can book our $29 limited emergency exam and x-ray, which ends with a clear treatment plan. The special is for new patients only and can't be combined with other offers.
Seeing the problem helps, too. Our intraoral camera puts a close-up image of a tooth on the screen, so a curious middle schooler or a skeptical parent can look at the same spot the dentist is pointing to. It turns a vague warning into something everyone in the room understands.
Parents deserve care as well, and their concerns tend to look different. Gum tenderness, worn fillings and a missing tooth often top the list for adults. Anyone considering a replacement tooth can read about who is a good candidate for dental implants before coming in. Adults who want a full picture can also book a comprehensive smile exam, which ends with a customized plan to consider.
Services for Families Choosing a Dentist in Minerva Park, OH
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets or wires, which appeals to teens and adults alike. Aligners come out for meals and photos, so a busy school year doesn't have to work around them.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, x-rays and fillings form the base of good oral health. Booking siblings and parents back to back means one trip from Minerva Lake Rd covers the whole family.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide is a mild option that wears off within minutes, so patients can go back to their day afterward. Conscious sedation is also available for longer or more stressful procedures.
Periodontal Treatment
Bleeding or receding gums are signs of periodontal disease, which can loosen teeth over time if left untreated. Deep cleaning and follow-up visits help bring gums back to health.
Sleep Apnea
Loud snoring and daytime fatigue can point to a sleep breathing problem. Our dentists can talk with you about what they see and what the next step might look like.
Every treatment plan starts with a conversation about what matters to you, whether that's a straighter smile for a teenager or a calmer visit for a parent who dreads the dentist. We lay out the options and the costs, then let you set the pace.
Meet Your Westerville Dentists
During dental school, Dr. Alexandria Wenig took part in Smiles for Schools, visiting schools across central Ohio to share oral hygiene guidance with children. Her experience spans prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and special care dentistry. Dr. Stephanie Ollom, who served as a U.S. Navy lieutenant, adds training from the Kois Center and a Comprehensive Orthodontics program.
Insurance & Financing
Most PPO plans are welcome here, including United Concordia, Assurant, Delta Dental and Tricare, and our team handles the claim paperwork. We take Visa and MasterCard, and Cherry financing can spread out a larger treatment cost. Households without coverage can join the Healthy Smiles Plan for routine care.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Minerva Park, and how do I get there?
The drive from Minerva Park Village Hall is 3.7 miles and usually takes about 8 minutes. The route runs along Minerva Lake Rd and Farview Rd to SR 161 east, then the Sunbury Rd exit north to Dempsey Rd. Families searching for a dentist in Minerva Park, OH, can make the trip easily after school.
What can Minerva Park patients do about teeth that look yellow or uneven?
Start with a comprehensive smile exam, where the dentist reviews your teeth, gums and bite before suggesting any cosmetic change. Depending on what the exam shows, options can include CEREC crowns for worn or chipped teeth or Invisalign for crowding. Treating any cavities or gum problems first helps cosmetic work last longer and look natural.
What should Minerva Park kids with braces do if a wire pokes their cheek?
Push the wire gently back with a pencil eraser, or cover the end with orthodontic wax until it can be adjusted. Rinsing with warm salt water soothes the sore spot. Call the office if the wire is broken or the poking keeps coming back, so the dentist can trim or reset it at a short visit.
Do Minerva Park patients need to replace old silver fillings?
Not automatically, since an intact silver filling that still seals well can keep working for years. Replacement makes sense when a filling is cracked, leaking or has decay forming around its edges. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera help the dentist spot those problems, and a badly broken tooth may need a CEREC crown instead.
Does the office use nitrous oxide for nervous kids or adults?
Yes, nitrous oxide is one of the sedation options we offer. It is a mild form of sedation given through a mask, and patients stay able to respond to the dentist. The effects fade within a few minutes after the mask comes off, so most people return to their normal routine.
Schedule Your Visit from Minerva Park
From the village to our chair is a short, easy drive, and our team is ready when you are. Families comparing options for a dentist in Minerva Park, OH, are welcome to call 614-721-6398 and set up a first visit. See the full list of nearby communities on our areas we serve page, or head to our Dentist Westerville, OH homepage.