Convenient Access from La Rue
Crossing the county line for a dentist in La Rue, OH is easier than it sounds. Infinity Dental in Kenton is about 28 minutes from the village, almost all of it on SR 37 and the Harding Highway. Our dentists focus on keeping natural teeth healthy and, when a tooth is lost, replacing it with implants, crowns, bridges or dentures.
From the La Rue Post Office on South High Street, follow SR 37 north through the village as it becomes North Street and then Larue-Marseilles Road. After about 4 miles, turn left onto Harding Highway West (SR 309) and travel west for roughly 11.4 miles across open farmland. As you reach the east side of Kenton, turn right on Memorial Avenue, then right again onto E Columbus St (SR 67).
Our office at 965 E Columbus St, Kenton, OH 43326 is a short distance along, so you never have to drive through downtown. The whole trip is about 16.8 miles with no tolls. Use this Google Maps link for directions on your phone. Residents of nearby Mount Victory and Marseilles can find their own pages too.
A Small Village with an NFL Story
La Rue is a village of 676 residents (2020 census) in southwest Montgomery Township, Marion County, set on the Scioto River where SR 37 crosses it at the south edge of town. Major William LaRue founded it on June 3, 1851, and the railroad arrived soon after. New Bloomington is a nearby neighbor.
Few towns this size can claim a professional football team. In 1922 and 1923, La Rue native Walter Lingo fielded the Oorang Indians, an all-Native American NFL team coached by and starring Jim Thorpe. That makes La Rue the smallest community ever to hold an NFL franchise, and a sign at North High and North Section streets still marks that history.
The village website lists council meetings and local notices. Children here attend the Elgin Local School District. For La Rue families who come west on SR 309, our east-side Kenton location keeps the drive short and simple.
Protecting Gums and Replacing Teeth for La Rue Adults
Gum disease is one of the most common reasons adults lose teeth, and it often develops quietly. Early signs include gums that bleed when you brush, persistent bad breath and gums that look puffy or start to pull back. Because it rarely hurts at first, many people do not notice until a tooth feels loose.
When buildup has reached below the gumline, a routine cleaning is not enough. Scaling and root planing cleans the root surfaces and smooths them so the gums can heal and tighten. Follow-up cleanings then help keep the problem under control.
If a tooth is already gone, our dentists can explain the full range of replacements. Implants, bridges, dentures and partials each suit different situations, and the right choice depends on bone, gums and budget. Qualifying implant patients can start with a complimentary dental implant consultation and 3D scan, up to a $500 value.
Planning is careful from the start. CBCT 3D imaging shows the jaw in three dimensions, and 3D scanning replaces messy impression trays with digital impressions. Our dentists keep up continuing education in implants, dentures and root canals, so treatment reflects current methods.
A first visit usually starts with a look at the whole mouth rather than a single tooth. An intra-oral camera shows each area on a chairside monitor, so you see what we see. From there, our dentists outline a plan in order of priority, with costs, and you decide how to proceed.
New patients can begin in whichever way fits. The $149 cleaning, exam and x-ray is designed for new patients without insurance and without gum disease. If one tooth is bothering you, the $99 limited exam and x-ray looks at that problem and ends with treatment recommendations. Both give La Rue patients a clear starting point without a large commitment.
Visits are available 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, and the office opens at 8:00 AM on Thursdays and closes at 3:00 PM that day.
Treatments Worth the Drive for a Dentist in La Rue, OH
Dental Implants
An implant anchors a replacement tooth in the jawbone and can also support a bridge or denture. For La Rue residents with a missing tooth, it is a long-term option worth discussing.
Periodontal & Gum Treatments
Deep cleaning and maintenance visits treat gum infection and slow bone loss. Healthy gums are also the foundation for any implant or crown.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, bridges and porcelain crowns rebuild worn or broken teeth. Shades are matched to your smile so repairs blend in.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected nerve does not have to mean losing the tooth. Root canal therapy clears the infection and seals the inside so you can keep chewing on it.
General & Preventative Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and digital x-rays catch problems early. Routine care is the simplest way to avoid larger work down the road.
Meet Your Kenton Dental Team
Both of our dentists bring strong restorative training. Dr. Abdul Wahed Homsi added advanced postgraduate training in restorative dentistry to his BDS and favors an evidence-based approach that keeps patients informed. Dr. Herman Deol's clinical interests include dental implants, crowns and bridges.
Insurance & Financing
MetLife and Ameritas are two of the carriers our team files claims with, and you receive a detailed cost breakdown before any treatment. Flexible financing options help with implants and other larger work. Major credit cards, cash and checks are all accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from La Rue, and how do I get there?
The office is about 16.8 miles from the La Rue Post Office, usually a 28-minute drive. You go north on SR 37, then west on SR 309 (Harding Highway), and finish with a short stretch of Memorial Avenue and E Columbus St. The route suits anyone seeking a dentist in La Rue, OH, since it has no tolls and skips downtown Kenton entirely.
What is scaling and root planing?
It is a deep cleaning for gum disease that reaches below the gumline. Scaling removes hardened tartar and bacteria from the tooth roots, and root planing smooths those surfaces so the gums can heal and tighten around the teeth. It is often done in sections, and regular maintenance cleanings afterward help keep the gums healthy.
Do you work with MetLife or Ameritas dental plans?
Yes. MetLife and Ameritas both appear on the list of insurance companies our office works with. Our team files the claim for you and shares a detailed breakdown of expected costs before treatment begins. Guardian, Superior Dental Care and Mutual of Omaha are among the other carriers listed, so many workplace plans can be used here.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Usually, yes, especially for back teeth. A tooth that has had a root canal is often weakened by the original decay or crack, and a crown protects it from breaking under chewing pressure. Some front teeth with little damage may only need a filling. Our dentists decide based on how much healthy tooth structure remains.
How does your team help patients who feel anxious about dental work?
We slow things down and keep you informed. The team explains the what and why of each step before starting, and checks in with you throughout treatment. You can also watch a favorite movie in the chair. Knowing what to expect at each stage takes much of the worry out of the appointment.
Schedule Your Visit from La Rue
If your search for a dentist in La Rue, OH brought you here, one call to 419-848-0722 sets up your visit. Our Areas We Serve page lists the other towns we welcome, and the Dentist Kenton, OH page covers the practice in full.