Convenient Access from Sharon Woods
From a picnic table at Sharon Woods to our front desk takes about 14 minutes, a 5-mile drive east and then south. Pure Smiles is in Westerville, and families who want a dentist near Sharon Woods can get there on ordinary city streets, with no freeway needed. The park lies west of our office, between Columbus and Westerville.
Leave the Apple Ridge Picnic Area on the park drive and turn onto Cleveland Avenue for a moment, then head east on Schrock Road. At State Street (SR 3), turn south; the road becomes Westerville Road after it passes I-270, and from there Dempsey Road carries you east to Sunbury Road. We are at 1245 S Sunbury Rd #201, Westerville, OH 43081, on the corner where Dempsey and Sunbury meet. The drive crosses State Street, the main road through Uptown Westerville, and Northland lies a short way south of the park.
A Dental Office for Families Around Sharon Woods
Sharon Woods is a Metro Park in Franklin County rather than a town or a named subdivision. Its mailing address is 6911 Cleveland Ave in Columbus, yet the Spring Hollow Lodge at the park's edge uses a West Main Street, Westerville address. The streets around it belong to Westerville, Columbus and the small pockets of Sharon Township that were never annexed.
What ties those streets together is the park itself. Schrock Lake, the Edward S Thomas State Nature Preserve and the paved Multipurpose Trail draw walkers, cyclists and young families. The Annehurst Trail even links the Annehurst neighborhood straight into the loop from Granby Place.
Inside the park, the Edward S Thomas State Nature Preserve honors the Ohio naturalist of that name, and its trail passes large bur oaks on the way to an observation deck. Forests of oak, hickory and beech fill much of the rest. Sharon Township once covered this whole area, but Westerville, Worthington and Columbus annexed most of it, which is why neighbors a few blocks apart can have different city names on their mail.
Households that spend weekends at Sharon Woods usually want one office that can see parents and children alike. Our team treats the whole family, from a child's first cleanings to a grandparent's crown or denture repair. We open at 8 AM Monday through Thursday, with Fridays available by appointment.
The park keeps long hours of its own. Sharon Woods Metro Park opens at 6:30 AM every day and closes at 10 PM from April through September, or 8 PM the rest of the year. Spring Creek winds through it beside the Spring Creek Trail, and seasonal pools in the woods fill with breeding frogs and salamanders each spring. Active days outdoors are also when a fall or a stray elbow can chip a tooth.
Bikes, Playgrounds and Teeth: Sharon Woods Dental Notes
The 3.8-mile Multipurpose Trail and the playgrounds at the Schrock Lake, Apple Ridge and Maple Grove picnic areas are great for kids, and they also produce the occasional chipped front tooth. If that happens, save any broken piece and call us. Our office holds slots open through the day for emergencies, and new patients can start with a $29 limited emergency exam and x-ray.
Prevention matters more than repairs. Sealants coat the deep grooves of back molars during a regular visit, and custom mouth guards protect young athletes on the playfields and in organized sports. Curodont can help repair very early decay without drilling for children and adults alike.
Parents have their own wear and tear to watch. Morning jaw soreness or flattened back teeth can point to nighttime grinding, and a custom nightguard protects enamel while you sleep. Regular checkups also include an oral cancer screening for every adult.
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Checkups to Repairs With a Dentist Near Sharon Woods
General Dentistry
Cleanings, x-rays, exams, sealants and tooth-colored fillings keep children and parents on track. Sealants go on during a routine visit, so families from around Sharon Woods need no extra appointment.
Orthodontics
We offer both traditional braces and clear aligners for teens and adults. A consultation shows which approach fits your child's bite and your family's schedule.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Tooth bonding rebuilds a chipped edge after a fall on the trail, and veneers cover teeth that are stained or misshapen. Each option is color-matched to the surrounding teeth.
Root Canals
A hard knock can injure the nerve inside a tooth even when the outside looks fine. Root canal therapy removes the infected pulp and seals the tooth, often saving it from extraction.
Not sure which of these your family needs? A routine cleaning and exam is the usual starting point. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera let our dentists show you exactly what they see, so treatment decisions come from clear images rather than guesswork.
Some children, and plenty of adults, feel uneasy in a dental chair. Nitrous oxide is a mild option given through a small mask; it takes effect within minutes, wears off soon after the visit ends and lets you drive home afterward. For bigger procedures, conscious sedation is taken as a pill and calls for a driver.
Meet Your Westerville Dentists
Dr. Alexandria Wenig brings experience in prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and special care dentistry, and visited central Ohio schools with Smiles for Schools during dental school. Dr. Meghan O'Shaughnessy volunteers with Give Kids A Smile and is Invisalign certified. Between them, a child's first checkup and a parent's crown are both in experienced hands.
Insurance & Financing
Most PPO plans work here, including Guardian, Connection Dental, Delta Dental and Tricare, and we estimate costs before treatment begins. Families without coverage can join the Healthy Smiles Plan. CareCredit and Sunbit are available for larger bills, such as braces for a teenager. Military families can use Tricare, and VA referrals are accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Sharon Woods, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 5 miles from the Apple Ridge Picnic Area, roughly a 14-minute drive. Take Schrock Road east to State Street, follow it south as it becomes Westerville Road, then use Dempsey Road to reach Sunbury Road. Families searching for a dentist near Sharon Woods can make the whole drive on surface streets.
How can parents help a child who is nervous about the dentist?
Keep the talk simple and positive, and avoid scary words like hurt or shot. Reading a picture book about a dental visit and practicing brushing at home help a child know what to expect. At the office, the team explains each step, and nitrous oxide is available when a child needs extra help to relax.
What should I do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out?
Act fast, because a tooth put back within the hour has the strongest chance of surviving. Hold it by the crown, rinse it briefly without scrubbing and try to set it back in the socket, or keep it in milk. Then call the office right away; new patients can use the $29 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
What should older adults know about cavities near the gumline?
Root cavities form where gums have pulled back and exposed the softer root surface, which becomes more common with age. They can grow quietly without pain, so regular exams matter. Brushing gently along the gumline, limiting sugary snacks and treating dry mouth all help, and Curodont may repair some early spots without drilling.
Does Pure Smiles see patients who need extra support during dental visits?
Yes. Dr. Alexandria Wenig has experience in special care dentistry, and the office offers nitrous oxide and conscious sedation for patients who feel anxious. Families from around Sharon Woods can mention any medical, sensory or mobility needs when booking so the team can plan the visit around them.
Schedule Your Visit from Sharon Woods
Whether it is a routine cleaning or a chipped tooth from the playground, a dentist near Sharon Woods is one phone call away at 614-721-6398. See the other communities we serve on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Westerville, OH home page.