Convenient Access from Blendon Woods
Morning light reaches the ravines at Blendon Woods Metro Park soon after the gates open at 6:30 a.m., and the trails fill with walkers, runners and dog owners. Pure Smiles is a Westerville dental office only 5 minutes from that main entrance, which makes us an easy dentist near Blendon Woods for anyone who spends their mornings on those paths. You can finish a loop around the lake and still be on time for an 8 AM cleaning.
From the park's main gate at 4265 E Dublin-Granville Rd, follow Little Turtle Way to SR 161 and take the Northeast Expressway west. Exit at Sunbury Rd, where the signs read Sunbury Road and Hoover Dam, and drive north about 0.9 miles to the Dempsey Rd junction. The trip covers about 2.3 miles and ends at 1245 S Sunbury Rd #201, Westerville, OH 43081, close to Inniswood Metro Gardens. Tap our office in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions from your trailhead.
Commute hours on SR 161 can stretch that short drive a bit. Patients coming from Huber Ridge to the west or Easton to the south find us just as easily.
A Dental Team Next Door to the Park
Blendon Woods carries a township name, but its main entrance actually sits inside the City of Columbus, in Franklin County. The park is run by Metro Parks, and its quieter 100 Acre Wood section along Big Walnut Creek uses a Westerville address on Cambria Way. Our office sits inside Westerville city limits, a short drive northwest of the main gate. Wherever your own front door sits, the park ties this corner of the map together.
People come to Blendon Woods for very different reasons. Birders head to the Walden Waterfowl Refuge and Thoreau Lake, families with young children gather at the Inclusive Playground and natural play area, and disc golfers work through all 18 holes. Others hike through beech-maple and oak-hickory forest, past stream-cut ravines with exposed ripple rock sandstone. We see that same range of people in our chairs, from active retirees to busy parents.
Big Walnut Creek ties the park and our part of town together. It runs along the 100 Acre Wood section and passes a short distance south of our office on Sunbury Rd. Inniswood Metro Gardens, another Metro Parks site, sits about half a mile from our door, so a garden stroll after a checkup is an easy add-on.
Our goal is a dental visit that feels as unhurried as a walk in the woods. The team explains each step, shows you images of your own teeth, and lets you decide on treatment at your own pace. Monday through Wednesday we work 8 AM to 5 PM, Thursday until 4 PM, and Fridays by appointment.
Keeping Active Smiles Healthy Around Blendon Woods
An outdoor routine is great for your heart and lungs, but it does put teeth in harm's way now and then. A stray disc, a fall on a muddy trail or a tumble at the playground can chip a tooth or knock it loose. When that happens, a nearby office matters, and the drive from the park to our door is short.
Not every dental problem is sudden, though. Gum disease tends to build quietly, especially in adults who have skipped cleanings for a few years. Tender or bleeding gums are worth a look, and early periodontal care is usually simpler than waiting. Our Perio Care Plan is designed for patients who need ongoing gum care without traditional insurance.
For a lost or badly broken tooth, a dental implant is often the most natural-feeling replacement. Our office has 3D cone beam imaging, which shows bone and nearby structures in three dimensions. New patients can book a free dental implant consultation, and our step-by-step dental implants process page explains what happens from first visit to final tooth.
Some adults also clench or grind their teeth without realizing it. Worn edges, a sore jaw in the morning or tiny chips along the front teeth are clues our dentists check for at every exam. Spotting that pattern early can protect fillings and crowns from extra wear.
First visits follow a simple rhythm. We start with whatever is bothering you, take images where needed, and then talk through the findings in plain language. If treatment makes sense, you leave with a cost estimate and the freedom to think it over before you commit.
Your Dentist Near Blendon Woods for Everyday and Restorative Care
Extractions
Sometimes a tooth cracked in a fall can't be saved. Our dentists handle simple and surgical extractions, and they plan ahead for what will fill the space so you are not left guessing.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up and does not rely on the teeth beside it. Patients who spend their days on the trails appreciate a replacement that stays put while they hike or play.
CEREC Crowns
CEREC technology lets us design and mill a crown with computer-aided tools. It is a good match for a chipped or heavily filled tooth that needs strong, full coverage.
Periodontal Treatment
Deep cleanings and ongoing gum care help control periodontal disease before it loosens teeth. We track your gum health over time and adjust the plan as things improve.
General Dentistry
Regular exams, cleanings and fillings keep small issues from turning into big ones. Booking checkups for the whole household near Blendon Woods takes one call to our front desk.
Some patients near Blendon Woods need two kinds of care at once, such as a crown on one side and gum treatment on the other. Our dentists plan the order of treatment so each appointment builds on the last one. That keeps the number of trips down, even when the list looks long at the start.
Meet Your Westerville Dentists
Dr. Chad Ollom completed both his undergraduate degree and DDS at The Ohio State University and holds a Midwest Implant Institute fellowship. His work covers extractions, bone and tissue grafting, implants and full-arch implant bridges. Dr. TJ Strong brings advanced training in implants and surgical extractions, so tooth replacement cases have two experienced hands on the team.
Insurance & Financing
Our office accepts most PPO plans, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Ameritas and Tricare among them, and we also accept VA referrals. We file the claims and estimate your share before treatment starts. For larger work such as implants, Sunbit and Proceed Finance can break the cost into monthly payments.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Blendon Woods, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 2.3 miles from the main park entrance and takes around 5 minutes. Follow Little Turtle Way to SR 161 west, exit at Sunbury Rd and head north to the Dempsey Rd junction. That makes us a convenient dentist near Blendon Woods for patients who live or exercise around the park.
Can someone from the Blendon Woods area be seen quickly for a broken tooth?
Yes, call as soon as it happens, because the team reserves time each day for urgent problems. Bring any broken piece in a clean container or a little milk. New patients can start with the $29 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray, and the dentist will explain whether the tooth needs smoothing, a crown or another repair.
Can retirees near Blendon Woods replace a loose lower denture with implants?
Yes, implants can anchor a denture so it snaps firmly in place instead of slipping. Dr. Chad Ollom completed a Midwest Implant Institute fellowship and places implant dentures and full-arch implant bridges. New patients can book a free dental implant consultation, where 3D cone beam imaging helps show whether the jaw has enough bone to support them.
How often should adults with a history of gum disease have cleanings?
Most people with past gum disease do well with periodontal maintenance every three to four months rather than twice a year. Those visits clean below the gumline, where the bacteria behind gum disease regrow quickly. Patients without insurance can ask about the Perio Care Plan, which is designed to keep gum care on a steady schedule.
Is sedation available for anxious patients who live near the park?
Yes, our office offers nitrous oxide and conscious sedation. Dr. Chad Ollom is a certified IV conscious sedation provider, which helps with longer visits such as implant surgery. Conscious sedation is taken as a pill, so you will need someone to drive you home afterward.
Schedule Your Visit from Blendon Woods
After your next hike, make the short trip up Sunbury Rd and let our team take care of your smile. Call 614-721-6398 to reach a dentist near Blendon Woods who knows the area well. You can explore every community we serve on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Westerville, OH homepage.