Convenient Access from Alger
Kids, parents and grandparents from Alger can all see the same two dentists at Infinity Dental in Kenton, about 27 minutes east of the village. For anyone wanting a dentist in Alger, OH households can share, that means one office, one set of records and often one drive for the whole family. The office sits in the county seat, east of downtown, on a route that anyone who already works or shops in town will know.
Start at Alger Village Hall on Angle Street and follow North Front Street, which carries SR 235, north out of the village. The road becomes Klinger Road, and then you turn right onto SR 235/SR 309 for roughly 14 miles of flat farm country heading east. In Kenton, jog north for one block on North Detroit Street, turn right onto W Columbus St and keep going east as it becomes E Columbus St. Plan on about 17 miles in total.
Our office is at 965 E Columbus St, Kenton, OH 43326, on the stretch of SR 67 east of downtown. The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library sits on the same street, and the courthouse square is a little under a mile west of us. Open our location in Google Maps before the first visit. Patients from neighboring McGuffey and Ada use the same SR 309 corridor to get here.
Why Alger Households Choose Our Office
Alger is a compact Hardin County village of 837 residents, laid out in 1882 along the Chicago & Atlantic Railroad and first called Jagger. It later took the name of Russell Alger, a Civil War veteran who became Governor of Michigan, and it was incorporated in 1896. Baseball Hall of Famer Ray Brown, a pitcher for the Homestead Grays, was born here in 1908.
The Village of Alger today is a quiet grid of homes surrounded by fields in Marion Township. Residents have a public library on West Wagner Street, a village park with a playground and pavilion, and a veterans memorial at Main and Lee Streets that lists the names of local servicemen and women.
Small villages like this tend to run on shared schedules. Children here attend Upper Scioto Valley Schools in nearby McGuffey, so school calendars shape many family plans. A dental office that can see everyone on the same trip saves real time.
That is how our team likes to work. We can line up checkups for siblings back to back, and we finish needed work during a cleaning visit whenever possible, which can spare you a second drive. Hours run Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so an early Thursday slot fits neatly before school or a shift.
Comfort matters too, especially for younger patients. Kids and adults can watch a favorite movie during treatment, and our team explains the what and the why of each step in plain language. Nervous patients get regular check-ins throughout the visit.
Dental Habits That Pay Off for Alger Kids and Parents
For households with school-age children or grandchildren, the dental priorities follow a familiar pattern. Back molars arrive with deep grooves where food and bacteria collect, and those grooves are where many childhood cavities start. Our team often recommends sealants, a thin protective coating painted onto those chewing surfaces, as part of a child's preventive plan.
Parents tend to put their own care last. A cracked filling, a tooth that aches with cold drinks or gums that bleed when you brush are all easier to fix early than after months of waiting. Regular visits let our dentists catch these problems while the treatment is still small.
Seeing the problem helps, too. Our intra-oral camera puts a close-up image of your tooth on a chairside monitor, so you can see what we see before deciding on treatment. Digital x-rays round out the picture at each checkup.
Older residents have their own needs. Worn crowns, loose partials and dry mouth from medication are common concerns, and our dentists look at the whole mouth before recommending any work. That approach keeps treatment plans realistic and avoids surprises later.
A 27-minute drive is not far by rural Ohio standards, but it is far enough that planning ahead helps. Booking the next cleaning before you leave, and grouping family members into one morning, makes regular care much easier to keep up from Alger.
Care From a Dentist in Alger, OH Families Can Count On
Family Dentistry
One office for toddlers, teens, parents and grandparents means fewer trips down SR 309. We coordinate appointments so an Alger family can be seen in a single morning.
General & Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays form the base of every plan. Catching decay early keeps fillings small and visits short, which matters when each appointment involves a half-hour drive.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth damaged by decay or wear. Our dentists explain each option and its cost before any work begins, so Alger patients can plan the visits that follow.
Same-Day Emergency Care
A chipped tooth from a playground fall or a sudden toothache should not wait. We offer same-day emergency care when possible, so call as soon as the problem starts.
Meet Your Kenton Dental Team
Dr. Herman Deol grew up in Southern Ontario, earned an Honors BSc at McMaster University and graduated at the top of his class from the University of Detroit Mercy. He works alongside Dr. Abdul Wahed Homsi, who completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in the United States and favors a gentle, education-first style. Together our dentists treat patients of every age.
Insurance & Financing
Our front desk files claims with many carriers, including CareSource and Buckeye, and gives you a detailed cost breakdown before treatment starts. We take all major credit cards, cash and checks. Flexible financing options can help with work your plan does not fully cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Infinity Dental from Alger, and how do I get there?
The office is about 17 miles from Alger Village Hall, roughly a 27-minute drive. Take SR 235 north out of the village, turn east on SR 235/SR 309 into Kenton, then follow Columbus St east to 965 E Columbus St. For anyone wanting a dentist in Alger, OH, the route needs only a handful of turns.
Do sealants really help protect my child's back teeth?
Yes, sealants are a well-established way to lower cavity risk on molars. The coating fills the deep grooves on chewing surfaces where brushing often misses food and bacteria. Application is quick, needs no drilling and is usually done during a regular checkup. Our dentists check each sealant at later visits and touch it up if it wears.
Can I book my kids' checkups on the same morning?
Yes, the front desk can often schedule siblings back to back so a family makes one trip. Call the front desk with each child's name and age, and the team will find a block of time that fits. Thursday mornings start at 8:00 AM, which works well for families who want to finish before the day gets busy.
How can I tell if my child has a cavity?
Often you can't, because early cavities rarely hurt. Later signs include sensitivity to sweets or cold, a dark spot or hole in a tooth, or a child who avoids chewing on one side. Regular checkups with digital x-rays find decay before it causes pain, while a small filling is still enough to fix it.
What should I do if my child chips or cracks a tooth?
Call the office right away and save any broken piece in milk or a clean container. Rinse the mouth gently with warm water and use a cold compress if the lip or cheek is swollen. We offer same-day emergency care when possible, and a quick exam shows whether bonding, a filling or a crown is needed.
Schedule Your Visit from Alger
When you are ready for a dentist in Alger, OH families can share, call 419-848-0722 to book a visit at our Kenton office. Browse every community we serve on the areas we serve page, or head to the Dentist Kenton, OH home page to learn more about Infinity Dental. We look forward to seeing your family.