Convenient Access from the Short North
Just 13 minutes on the road separate the galleries and lighted arches of the Short North from Infinity Dental, our office in northwest Columbus. People who live above the shops on High Street, or who work long days in the restaurants and studios below, often want a dentist near Short North who can see them early and keep things moving. Our schedule opens at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday, so a cleaning, a whitening consult or a cracked-tooth check can come before the day really starts.
From the Garden Theater at 1187 North High Street, use North Wall Street behind the building to reach West Greenwood Avenue, then turn west onto West Fifth Avenue for about 0.9 miles. Go north on Olentangy River Road and merge onto SR 315, the Olentangy Freeway, for roughly 3.7 miles. Exit at Henderson Road and head west, turn briefly south on Kenny Road, then follow Old Henderson Road to 1234 Old Henderson Rd # A, Columbus, OH 43220. The drive is about 7.3 miles with no tolls.
SR 315 does slow down at rush hour, so leave a little extra room for an early slot. The office sits in the Olde Henderson Square plaza, and our map listing shows exactly where. Next door, Victorian Village and Downtown Columbus each have a page of their own.
An Arts District That Keeps Odd Hours, and an Office That Starts Early
The Short North, one of the liveliest corners of Franklin County, is a strip of High Street running from Goodale Street north to Seventh and King Avenues, with Italian Village to the east and the Arena District to the south. Victorian-era brick buildings, many painted with murals, hold galleries, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops at street level, with apartments and condos on the floors above. Seventeen lighted metal arches span the street, a nod to the arches of the early streetcar era.
The area was simply the near north side for decades. The name Short North first appeared in the Columbus Dispatch in 1962, and the Short North Tavern became the first business to use it in 1981. Galleries moved in during the 1980s, and the monthly Gallery Hop art walk began in 1984 with just two of them. The Garden Theater, opened in 1920, reopened in 2011 as the home of Short North Stage.
Life here rarely follows a 9-to-5 pattern. Gallery owners, chefs, bartenders and performers often work late, while many neighbors commute to offices downtown or to Ohio State. A dental office that begins at 7:00 AM and finishes by 3:00 PM fits both groups: early risers before work, and night workers in the middle of their free hours.
Smile Concerns We Hear from Short North Residents
Image matters in a neighborhood built around art, design and hospitality. Servers, stylists and gallery staff meet the public all day, and many want teeth that look as polished as the space around them. Cosmetic care here ranges from whitening to veneers that reshape and brighten front teeth, and the office offers a smile design preview so you can see a likely result before any work begins.
Small chips and uneven edges are just as common, often from biting something hard or a minor fall. Dental bonding repairs many of them with tooth-colored resin shaped right on the tooth. Larger breaks may call for a crown, and Dr. Woody explains the difference before recommending either.
Late dinners, wine and coffee also take a toll on enamel and gums over time. Regular cleanings remove the stains and tartar that brushing misses, and they let the team spot early gum disease before it causes bleeding, recession or bad breath. For people who put off checkups during busy seasons, getting back on a steady schedule is often the most valuable step.
Treatment Options for Anyone Wanting a Dentist Near Short North
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding, veneers and contouring help creative professionals refine a smile. Treatment is planned around how you want to look on stage, at the host stand or in client meetings.
Same-Day Emergency Care
A broken tooth or sudden swelling should not wait for next week. Our office offers same-day emergency care when available, and early calls give you the most options.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and tooth-colored fillings rebuild teeth damaged by decay or a hard bite. Digital scanning replaces bulky impression trays in many cases.
Periodontal & Gum Treatments
Deep cleanings and ongoing gum care help residents whose busy schedules let checkups slide. Healthy gums also make cosmetic results last longer.
Meet Your Columbus Dental Team
This office has a long history: George P. Wick, DDS, practiced here, and Infinity Dental continues the welcoming care patients have trusted at this address since 1983. Today Muhammad Dawood (Woody) Parekh, DDS, leads care, bringing experience from practices in Kansas and Texas. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Woody is an avid reader and gamer.
Insurance & Financing
The office accepts most insurance plans and files claims with other insurance companies for you, although it does not participate in HMOs. New patients who want a complete baseline can book the $79 comprehensive exam and x-ray. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash and checks are all accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from the Short North, and how do I get there?
From the Garden Theater it is about 7.3 miles, roughly a 13-minute drive. Take West Fifth Avenue west to Olentangy River Road, then SR 315 north to Henderson Road, Kenny Road and Old Henderson Road. Residents who want a dentist near Short North can reach us without tolls, and early appointments start at 7:00 AM.
How far ahead should I plan whitening before a wedding or big event?
Start at least a few weeks before the date. That leaves time for a cleaning first, which removes surface stains and lets whitening work evenly, plus time to adjust if teeth feel sensitive. If chips or old fillings need attention too, plan further ahead so bonding can be matched to your new, brighter shade.
How do I know if a toothache is a dental emergency?
Swelling in the face or gums, a fever with tooth pain, or pain that keeps you awake usually means you should be seen quickly. A broken or knocked-out tooth also counts. Call our office as soon as it opens, and the team will look for the earliest time Dr. Woody can see you.
Can I see what my smile will look like before cosmetic treatment?
Yes, the office offers a smile design preview. It gives you a visual idea of how whitening, bonding or veneers could change your smile before any work begins. That makes it easier to choose between options, adjust the shape or shade, and decide how far you want to go with treatment.
Can a tongue or lip piercing damage my teeth?
Yes, oral jewelry can chip or crack teeth and rub against the gums until they pull back. The risk grows when people click metal studs against their teeth out of habit. If you have a piercing, regular checkups let Dr. Woody spot early wear or gum changes, and switching to softer jewelry can lower the risk.
Schedule Your Visit from the Short North
To book with a dentist near Short North, call 614-418-6336 and request a morning slot Monday through Thursday. Find nearby communities on our areas we serve page, or visit our Dentist Columbus, OH page to learn more about the practice.