Convenient Access from Grandview Heights
Infinity Dental is about 14 minutes north of Grandview Heights, and the drive never touches a freeway. Parents weighing a dentist in Grandview Heights, OH against a short trip to our northwest Columbus office often find the surface-street route easy, especially with appointments from 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday. An early checkup can fit ahead of many school and work days, for kids and parents alike.
Leave the Grandview Heights Public Library at 1685 West First Avenue by way of Oakland Avenue and Third Avenue, then turn north on North Star Avenue and North Star Road, with a short jog at Fifth Avenue. Continue north on Northwest Boulevard for about 2.2 miles through Upper Arlington, bear onto Tremont Road, and pick up Kenny Road north for roughly 1.3 miles. Old Henderson Road then brings you to 1234 Old Henderson Rd # A, Columbus, OH 43220, in the Olde Henderson Square plaza. Expect about 5.5 miles door to door with no tolls.
Rush-hour traffic on Northwest Boulevard and Kenny Road can add time, so build in a cushion before an early slot. Tap our Google Maps pin for turn-by-turn directions. Nearby Upper Arlington and Victorian Village each have a page of their own too.
What Young Families Want from a Dentist in Grandview Heights, OH
Grandview Heights packs a lot into 1.32 square miles of Franklin County. The 2020 census counted 8,085 residents, the median age was just under 34, and close to a quarter of households had children under 18. It began around 1890 as part of Marble Cliff, became its own village in 1906 and a city in 1931, and the City of Grandview Heights still runs its own police and fire departments.
The city also has its own school system. Grandview Heights City Schools is an independent district, and Grandview Heights High School serves both the city and the village of Marble Cliff. For the many young families here, that small district shapes busy weekday mornings built around the school schedule.
Daily life centers on Grandview Avenue, where the 1927 Bank Block once held a grocery, a pharmacy and a bank across its 12 storefronts. Wyman Woods, the public library and the newer Grandview Yard development round out the map. For a dental office, the takeaway is simple: families here value care that is close, efficient and comfortable for kids.
Raising Healthy Smiles in Grandview Heights
The first dental visit comes earlier than many parents expect. Our office sees children as young as one and recommends a visit by the third birthday, so problems such as early decay on the front teeth are caught while they are small. Early visits also teach toddlers that the dental chair is a friendly place.
Baby teeth matter more than their short lifespan suggests. They hold space for permanent teeth, help with speech and chewing, and a cavity left alone can turn into an infection. When a filling is needed, tooth-colored composite fillings blend in and bond directly to the tooth.
Parents need care too, and it is easy to put your own checkups last. Booking your cleaning right after your child's, at the same early hour, keeps the whole household on schedule. Digital x-rays help Dr. Woody see between teeth and below the gumline with less radiation than older film.
Cold sores and canker sores are another common complaint among kids and adults alike. They can make eating and talking uncomfortable for days, and our office offers laser treatment aimed at easing that discomfort.
Teenagers in Grandview Heights face a different set of risks. Sports drinks, late-night snacks and brushing that slips during busy seasons can all lead to new cavities, and a chipped tooth from a game is never convenient. Keeping teens on a regular cleaning schedule, ideally at 7:00 AM before class, catches these problems while the fix is still small.
Family Services for Grandview Heights Patients
General & Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly exams and cleanings keep busy parents and their children ahead of decay. Regular visits also let Dr. Woody track gum health and any existing dental work.
Pediatric Dentistry
From a toddler's first look to a teenager's checkup, children are seen in a child-friendly office. The team explains each step in words kids understand.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures repair damage at any age. Parents with older dental work can have worn fillings checked at the same early visit as the kids.
Cold Sore/Canker Sore Laser Treatment
Laser treatment targets painful mouth sores. It is a practical option for anyone in the family who gets them often.
Meet Your Columbus Dental Team
Children are a big part of the day for Muhammad Dawood (Woody) Parekh, DDS, whose skills include pediatric dentistry. Since graduating from Detroit Mercy's dental school in 2021, Dr. Woody has cared for families in three states, and he talks young patients through each step. Care coordinators Michelle and Cassie Haas help families coordinate their appointments.
Insurance & Financing
Most dental plans are accepted, and Infinity Dental is a preferred provider with Delta Dental Premier. Uninsured new patients who do not have periodontal (gum) disease can start with a $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray. For bigger treatment, a flexible payment plan is explained on our financial options page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from Grandview Heights, and how do I get there?
Infinity Dental is roughly 5.5 miles from the Grandview Heights Public Library, about a 14-minute drive. North Star Road, Northwest Boulevard, Tremont Road and Kenny Road lead to Old Henderson Road, with no freeway on the way. Families who want a dentist in Grandview Heights, OH can book visits from 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday.
What should I do if my child knocks out a baby tooth?
Do not try to put a baby tooth back in its socket, because that can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath. Have your child rinse gently, press clean gauze on the area to stop any bleeding, and call our office. Dr. Woody will check for other injuries and make sure the surrounding teeth and gums are healing well.
How can I help my child feel calm before a dental visit?
Talking about the visit in simple, positive terms helps most children. Avoid words like hurt or shot, and let them bring a favorite toy. At our office the team explains each step, checks in during treatment and keeps the setting child-friendly, with TVs to watch, so kids know what to expect.
Does a cavity in a baby tooth need to be filled?
Usually, yes. A cavity in a baby tooth can grow quickly, cause pain and lead to infection that affects the permanent tooth underneath. Teeth that are close to falling out may sometimes be watched instead. Dr. Woody looks at the tooth, the x-ray and your child's age before recommending what makes sense.
Are sports drinks bad for my kids' teeth?
They can be when children sip them all day. Most sports drinks combine sugar with acid, which softens enamel and feeds cavity-causing bacteria. Water is the better choice for most practices and games, and if your child does drink one, finishing it quickly and rinsing with water afterward limits the damage between brushings.
Schedule Your Visit from Grandview Heights
Families ready for a dentist in Grandview Heights, OH can call 614-418-6336 and ask for an early time Monday through Thursday. Explore our full areas we serve list, or read more about the office on our Dentist Columbus, OH page.