Convenient Access from Clintonville
Infinity Dental is about a 7-minute drive from the Whetstone Branch Library in Clintonville, just across the Olentangy River in northwest Columbus. That makes us an easy choice for anyone who wants a dentist near Clintonville without a long haul across town. Dr. Woody and our team see toddlers, teens, parents and grandparents, and the doors open at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday.
Starting from the Whetstone Branch Library on North High Street, drive north on High Street and turn left onto West Henderson Road. Henderson carries you over the Olentangy River; turn left again onto Kenny Road, then right onto Old Henderson Rd. Our office is in the Olde Henderson Square plaza at 1234 Old Henderson Rd # A, Columbus, OH 43220, roughly 2.9 miles from the library. You can open Infinity Dental in Google Maps to send the route straight to your phone.
The trip begins beside Whetstone Park and the Columbus Park of Roses, so it is a familiar stretch of High Street for most Clintonville drivers. COTA buses also stop near the office, on Kenny Road and West Henderson Road. Families a little farther south in the University District, or just west across the river in Upper Arlington, reach us on similarly short drives.
Close-to-Home Care for Clintonville Households
Clintonville grew up along North High Street as a streetcar suburb, and the neighborhood still feels that way. South of North Broadway, many homes date from before 1930, including Sears kit houses on alley lots, while streets farther north filled in with houses from the 1910s through the 1950s. Old Beechwold, near the river, is the only Clintonville neighborhood listed on the city, state and national historic registers.
The whole neighborhood lies inside the City of Columbus in Franklin County, framed by the Olentangy River on the west and Glen Echo Ravine on the south, with Worthington farther north along High Street. The Clintonville Area Commission advises the city on local issues, but there is no separate town hall. Residents still mark September 13, 1847, the day a Clintonville post office opened, as the neighborhood's birthday.
What ties the area together is a mix of long-time owners, young families and people who commute downtown or toward Ohio State each day. Those households tend to want the same things from a dental office: short drives, early starts and one place where every generation can be seen. A 7:00 AM slot lets a parent finish a cleaning and still make school drop-off, whether the kids head to Whetstone High School or an elementary down the street.
Our office is set up for that kind of family. The team sees children as young as one, and patients can watch TV during treatment, enjoy the free beverage service or try in-office massage therapy for a calmer visit. Every step is explained before it happens, and the team checks in with you as the work goes on.
Free time in this part of Columbus often means a walk through Whetstone Park and the Park of Roses, whose 13-acre rose garden is at its best from mid-June into September. The Olentangy Greenway Trail and the six glacial ravines, from Glen Echo to Bill Moose Run, give Clintonville its green, hilly character. We are a few minutes past all of it, on the other side of the river.
Prevention Habits That Pay Off in Clintonville
Because the drive is so short, the biggest advantage for Clintonville patients is simply showing up on schedule. Regular cleanings and exams catch small cavities, early gum inflammation and worn fillings while they are still simple to treat. With only a 7-minute drive between home and the chair, it is much harder to let a checkup slide for a year or two.
For young children, our office recommends a first visit by the third birthday. Those early appointments are short and friendly, and they let Dr. Woody watch how baby teeth and the bite are developing. As the back molars come in, sealants add a thin protective coating to the deep grooves where food and plaque tend to collect.
Adults in older Clintonville homes often juggle renovation budgets, kids' activities and work, and their own dental care is the first thing to slip. Bleeding gums, a tooth that twinges with cold drinks or a filling that feels rough are worth a look before they turn into a throbbing toothache. Gum disease in particular rarely hurts early on, so a hygienist's measurements are often the first sign anything is wrong.
In a neighborhood of long-established homes, plenty of adults also have dental work with some years on it. Older silver fillings, crowns placed long ago and a gap where a molar used to be all deserve a fresh look. Dr. Woody can talk through repairing, replacing or simply monitoring each one, so larger work can be planned around the rest of life instead of arriving as a surprise.
Commuters get a small bonus from the location. SR 315 is only about 1.3 miles from the office, so a 7:00 AM visit leaves an easy run south toward campus or downtown afterward, although rush-hour traffic on 315 can add time. With the office closing at 3:00 PM, a late-morning or early-afternoon slot also works for anyone with a flexible schedule.
Dental Services for Families Wanting a Dentist Near Clintonville
Pediatric Dentistry
Children from age one are welcome, and the office aims to make early visits relaxed and positive. Clintonville parents can bring toddlers in for a first look and keep them coming as they grow.
General & Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and x-rays form the backbone of care for every age. A first visit includes a comprehensive exam, a cleaning and x-rays with a registered dental hygienist.
Periodontal & Gum Treatments
Gum care goes beyond a standard cleaning when pockets around the teeth start to deepen. Treating it early helps protect the bone that holds teeth in place.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures repair teeth that are cracked, worn or missing. Dr. Woody walks you through each option and what it involves before any work begins.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected or badly inflamed tooth can often be saved with root canal treatment. Dr. Woody has advanced training in endodontic therapy and handles these cases in our office.
Meet Your Columbus Dental Team
Patients know our dentist, Muhammad Dawood (Woody) Parekh, DDS, simply as Dr. Woody. He grew up in Niagara Falls, Canada, and started out in business studies at the Goodman School of Business before turning to dentistry. Today Dr. Parekh treats patients of all ages, with registered hygienists Aimee Longmire and Mustafa Karshe handling much of the preventive care.
Insurance & Financing
Infinity Dental is a preferred provider with Delta Dental Premier and accepts most insurance plans; a quick call confirms yours. For other insurers, the team files claims on your behalf, though the office does not participate in HMOs. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can start with the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from Clintonville, and how do I get there?
Infinity Dental is about 2.9 miles from the Whetstone Branch Library, usually a 7-minute drive. Take North High Street north, West Henderson Road west across the Olentangy River, then Kenny Road south and Old Henderson Rd west. For anyone who wants a dentist near Clintonville, that is about as short as a cross-river trip gets.
When should my child start flossing?
Start flossing as soon as two of your child's teeth touch each other, which often happens in the preschool years. Parents usually need to do the flossing for young children, because small hands lack the coordination until well into grade school. Floss picks make the job easier, and the hygienist can show you the technique at a cleaning.
What is the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline on healthy gums. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, reaches further down into pockets that have formed around the teeth. Your hygienist measures those pockets during the exam, and the readings show which type of cleaning your gums actually need.
Is it worth fixing a tooth that only hurts sometimes?
Yes, it is. Pain that comes and goes, especially with cold drinks, sweets or biting, often points to a cavity, a cracked tooth or a worn filling. Those problems rarely heal on their own and tend to need larger repairs the longer they are left. An exam and x-rays can find the cause while treatment is still simple.
Can I take a COTA bus to my appointment?
Yes, COTA buses stop within about a quarter mile of the office. Line 33 Henderson runs along West Henderson Road and Line 1 Kenny/Livingston runs on Kenny Road, with stops near both intersections. Check COTA's timetables for a connection from Clintonville and allow a few extra minutes for the short walk to Old Henderson Rd.
Schedule Your Visit from Clintonville
If you need a dentist near Clintonville who can see the whole family before the workday starts, call 614-418-6336 to book. You can also browse every neighborhood we welcome on our areas we serve page, or learn more about our Dentist Columbus, OH office.