Convenient Access from German Village
Brick streets, wrought-iron fences and homes set close together on narrow lots give German Village a look all its own. If you live here and want a dentist near German Village who can see you before the workday, Infinity Dental in northwest Columbus is about 18 minutes north by freeway. Our first appointments begin at 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
Start at Schiller Park on Jaeger Street and make your way to East Deshler Avenue and South Fourth Street. Thurman Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue lead west to I-71, where you head north and merge onto SR 315 past downtown and the Ohio State campus. Exit near Henderson Road, go west on West Henderson Road, then follow Kenny Road to Old Henderson Road.
All told it is a 10.8-mile drive with no tolls. You leave a neighborhood bounded by Pearl Street on the west and East Livingston Avenue on the north, and you finish at 1234 Old Henderson Rd # A, Columbus, OH 43220, in the Olde Henderson Square plaza near Kenny Road. Open Infinity Dental - Columbus in Google Maps for turn-by-turn help. We also have pages for Downtown Columbus and the Short North, two neighborhoods to the north.
Care That Respects a Neighborhood Built to Last
German immigrants settled this corner of Franklin County in the early and middle 1800s, and by 1865 they made up as much as a third of the city's population. The brick cottages they built still line the streets. A revival took shape after the German Village Society formed; it held its first Haus und Garten Tour in June 1960, and the city named the area a historic district that same year.
In 1974 the neighborhood joined the National Register of Historic Places as the largest privately funded preservation district on that list. That history says something about the people who live here. Homes this old need steady upkeep, planned years ahead.
Schiller Park sits at the heart of German Village. The roughly 23.6-acre city park has an amphitheater, a community center, a fishing pond and a 0.8-mile paved path, and its statue of the poet Friedrich Schiller was dedicated on July 4, 1891. The Umbrella Girl sculpture followed in 1996, and summer brings free Shakespeare performances from Actors' Theatre of Columbus. The Brewery District and Merion Village sit close by.
Teeth reward the same mindset. A crown placed 15 or 20 years ago, a bridge that has started to rock or a filling with a dark edge are all worth checking before they fail. An exam is the right time to have older dental work checked, and Dr. Woody explains what can wait and what should not.
The practice has its own long story. George P. Wick, DDS practiced at this office, and Infinity Dental continues the welcoming care patients have trusted there since 1983. Many longtime patients still recognize the office by his name.
Restoring and Protecting Mature Smiles in German Village
Plenty of adults in German Village have lived with the same fillings and crowns for decades. Restorations do not last forever. Margins wear, cement weakens and decay can begin underneath where it is hard to see without x-rays.
Missing teeth are the next concern. A gap lets neighboring teeth drift and can change how you bite. Dental implants replace the root as well as the crown, and qualifying patients can start with a complimentary implant consultation and 3D scan, a value of up to $500. CBCT imaging lets Dr. Woody plan placement in three dimensions.
For patients missing several teeth, dentures and partials remain a practical choice, and implants can sometimes help stabilize them. The right answer depends on your bone, gums and budget, which is why the conversation starts with an exam.
New patients start with a thorough baseline. The first visit includes a comprehensive exam, a cleaning and x-rays with a registered dental hygienist, followed by time with Dr. Woody to talk through anything that needs attention. You leave with a clear picture of what is healthy, what to watch and what to fix first.
Comfort matters to German Village patients too, especially during longer restorative appointments. The office offers in-office massage therapy, a free beverage service and TVs during treatment, and the team checks in with you throughout so you are never left wondering what comes next.
Gum health ties all of this together. Bone loss from untreated gum disease is one of the most common reasons adults lose teeth, and it develops quietly. Deep cleanings and regular periodontal care help keep both natural teeth and implants on solid ground.
Services Worth Knowing When You Need a Dentist Near German Village
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges repair worn or broken teeth. Replacing an aging restoration before it fails usually keeps the work simpler.
Dental Implants
Dr. Woody has advanced training in implant dentistry, including complex cases. A 3D scan guides the plan before any treatment begins.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected or deeply decayed tooth can often be saved rather than pulled. Advanced training in endodontic therapy lets Dr. Woody treat many of these cases in our office.
Periodontal & Gum Treatments
Bleeding gums and pockets around the teeth signal gum disease. Treatment focuses on cleaning below the gumline and keeping the supporting bone healthy.
Meet Your Columbus Dental Team
Patients from German Village see Dr. Muhammad Dawood Parekh, DDS, known around the office as Dr. Woody. He brings advanced training in endodontic therapy and dental implants. Office manager Ashley Gentry and the front desk keep scheduling simple.
Insurance & Financing
The office takes cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Larger treatment plans can be spread out with a flexible payment plan set up by our financial coordinator. The practice does not participate in HMOs, so call to confirm how your plan works with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from German Village, and how do I get there?
From Schiller Park it is 10.8 miles, roughly 18 minutes by car. You reach I-71 by way of Greenlawn Avenue, head north on I-71 and SR 315, then exit near Henderson Road and follow West Henderson Road and Kenny Road. Residents looking for a dentist near German Village usually find the freeway route the simplest.
Can I fit a 7:00 AM visit in before a downtown workday?
Yes, Monday through Thursday. The drive from Schiller Park takes about 18 minutes on I-71 and SR 315, though rush-hour traffic near downtown adds time. A cleaning or checkup at 7:00 AM still leaves room to get back to a downtown desk later in the morning, and the office closes at 3:00 PM.
Does an old crown need replacing just because of its age?
No, age alone is not a reason to replace a crown. Many crowns last for many years with good care. Replacement makes sense when the edge has started to leak, decay forms underneath, the porcelain cracks or a receding gum exposes a dark margin. An exam and x-rays show whether your crown is still sealed and sound.
How do I care for a dental implant once it's in?
Treat it like a natural tooth. Brush twice a day, clean between the implant and its neighbors with floss or small brushes, and keep regular cleanings. An implant cannot decay, but the gum and bone around it can become inflamed, so professional checkups matter just as much as they do for your other teeth.
Does Dr. Woody perform root canals in the office?
Yes. Dr. Woody has advanced training in endodontic therapy, the field that covers root canals, and he treats many of these cases in our office. Saving a tooth this way keeps your natural root in place. He will review the x-rays with you and explain whether a root canal or another option makes more sense.
Schedule Your Visit from German Village
If you are ready to work with a dentist near German Village who takes the long view of your smile, call 614-418-6336. Explore every neighborhood we welcome on the areas we serve page, or return to our Dentist Columbus, OH page.