Convenient Access from Dola
Farm families and Hardin Northern parents searching for a dentist near Dola will find Infinity Dental on the east side of Kenton, about 22 minutes down the road. Our dentists look after everyone in the household, from a first set of sealants to fillings, extractions and urgent visits when a tooth suddenly hurts.
The drive starts at the Dola Post Office on Main Street and heads east on SR 81 for a little over two miles. In Dunkirk you follow SR 81 along South Rangeline Road and West Geneva Street, then turn south on US 68 for the long, straight run of about 8.5 miles into Kenton, where it becomes North Detroit Street. A one-block jog on West Eliza Street puts you on North Main Street (SR 53) heading south, and a left onto E Columbus St (SR 67) brings you to our office at 965 E Columbus St, Kenton, OH 43326. Door to door it covers about 13.6 miles, roughly 22 minutes, with no tolls.
If you pass the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library on E Columbus St, you are about 0.8 miles away; the courthouse square sits a little farther west. You can open Infinity Dental - Kenton on Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions. Neighbors along the same corridor can read our pages for Dunkirk and Ada.
Life in Dola and the Drive into Town
Dola is a small, unincorporated community in central Washington Township, Hardin County, with 143 residents in the 2020 census. It has a post office and a few streets of homes at the headwaters of Eagle Creek, ringed by open farmland. Families here already plan a short drive for errands, school events and appointments.
SR 81 runs west toward Ada and east to Dunkirk, where US 68 heads south to Kenton, the county seat. Our office sits at the end of that US 68 run, which means a dental visit can share a trip with the courthouse, the library or groceries in town. We keep the visit itself organized, too, with a whole-mouth plan rather than one tooth at a time.
The surrounding land has a story worth knowing. The Hog-Creek Marsh historical marker on SR 81, about two miles west, recalls an 8,000-acre marsh that was once a shallow lake. Drainage work that started in 1868 turned it into soybean and corn ground. The marker was put up by the Heirloomers Club of Dola and Ada together with the Ohio Historical Society.
The community itself began in 1852 as North Washington and took the name Dola in 1906. It still feels like a place where neighbors know each other, and we try to bring the same personal feel to every visit. Our front desk learns names, our hygienists remember how your last cleaning went, and our dentists explain what they see before suggesting any work.
Keeping Smiles Healthy Between Harvest and School Days
Hardin Northern Local Schools, home of the Polar Bears, sit on SR 81 about two miles east of the community and serve it along with Dunkirk. Because the school is on the same highway our route uses, an after-school checkup in Kenton is a straight continuation of the drive many parents already make. Our hours run 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, and Thursday runs 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Children in farm and sports families tend to collect the same set of dental problems: cavities in the deep grooves of back teeth, chipped front teeth and sore gums when brushing slips during busy seasons. Thin protective sealants on the chewing surfaces of molars are one of the simplest ways to lower that cavity risk. Regular cleanings let our hygienists catch soft spots while they are still small.
Adults in the area often put their own care last, especially during planting and harvest. A cracked filling or a tooth that aches on cold water rarely improves on its own, and a small repair now is easier than an extraction later. We offer same-day emergency care when possible, so a sudden toothache does not have to wait for the slow season.
Digital x-rays help our dentists spot decay between teeth and below old fillings with less radiation than film. You see the images on a chairside monitor, and the team walks you through what each one shows. That way the plan makes sense to you before anything begins.
Family Care from a Dentist Near Dola
Family Dentistry
Parents can bring the whole household to one office instead of juggling several. That matters when every appointment means a drive from Dola, and it lets our team follow each child as their adult teeth come in.
General & Preventative Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and x-rays make up the routine visits that keep small problems small. For busy farm households, a steady checkup schedule is the surest way to avoid an unplanned trip during harvest.
Same-Day Emergency Care
A chipped tooth from practice or a swollen jaw on a workday needs prompt attention. We provide same-day emergency care when possible, and calling ahead from Dola lets the team prepare for your arrival.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth is too damaged or infected to save, our dentists remove it carefully. Before the appointment ends, they talk through replacement options so a gap does not catch you off guard.
Periodontal & Gum Treatments
Bleeding or receding gums are common in adults who have gone a few years between cleanings. Deep cleaning and follow-up care help Dola patients keep their natural teeth longer.
Meet Your Kenton Dental Team
Dr. Abdul Wahed Homsi earned his BDS at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah and went on to advanced postgraduate training in restorative dentistry. Dr. Herman Deol, a husband and father of a young son, brings a strong interest in restorative and cosmetic work, root canal therapy and implants. Together our dentists favor clear explanations, so parents understand each step of their child's care.
Insurance & Financing
Our office files claims with many carriers, including CareSource and Buckeye, so Hardin County families can often use the plan they already have. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can start with a $149 cleaning, exam and x-ray. We also take major credit cards, cash and checks, and flexible financing is available for larger treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from Dola, and how do I get there?
From the Dola Post Office it is about 13.6 miles, roughly a 22-minute drive. You take SR 81 east to Dunkirk, then US 68 south into Kenton, finishing on North Main Street and E Columbus St. Families looking for a dentist near Dola can make the whole trip on paved state and federal highways with no tolls.
Should I see a dentist if my gums bleed when I brush?
Yes. Bleeding gums are one of the earliest signs of gum inflammation, and it is far easier to treat at this stage than after the gums pull away from the teeth. A cleaning and exam show whether a routine visit is enough or whether deeper cleaning below the gumline is needed to stop it from progressing.
Why does one of my teeth hurt when I drink something cold?
Cold sensitivity usually means the inner layer of the tooth is exposed. Common causes include worn enamel, a receding gumline, a new cavity or a small crack. A quick exam and x-ray show which one it is, and the fix can be as simple as a sensitivity toothpaste or as involved as a filling or crown.
Are digital x-rays safe for my children?
Yes. Digital x-rays use less radiation than traditional film, and our team takes only the images needed to check for decay and see how adult teeth are developing. The pictures appear on a chairside monitor within seconds, so parents can look at them with our dentists and ask questions before any treatment is planned.
What should I do if a filling falls out?
Call the office and book a visit soon, even if the tooth does not hurt. Without the filling, the exposed area traps food and can decay or crack further. Until you are seen, keep the spot clean, chew on the other side and avoid very hot, cold or sticky foods. Our dentists can usually replace it with a tooth-colored filling.
Schedule Your Visit from Dola
If your family wants a dentist near Dola with straightforward care and clear explanations, call 419-848-0722 to book. Browse every town we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Kenton, OH page to learn more about the practice.