The Gentle Dentist Columbus
Gentle dentist in Worthington, north Columbus OH
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
About The Gentle Dentist Columbus
The Gentle Dentist Columbus is a dental practice on East Wilson Bridge Road in the Northigh Acres area of Worthington, Ohio. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.
A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.
Cosmetic dentistry covers treatment aimed primarily at appearance — whitening, veneers, bonding, and reshaping among the more common options — for patients who are less concerned with a problem that hurts than with how their smile looks day to day. The right combination depends on what specifically you would like to change.
Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.
Professional teeth whitening uses a peroxide-based gel, applied under supervision at a strength stronger than anything sold over the counter, to lift years of staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco. It works on natural enamel only — existing crowns, veneers, and fillings keep whatever shade they were made in.
At the core of a general dental practice is preventive and restorative care: checkups, professional cleanings, fillings, and screening for decay and gum disease before either becomes a bigger problem. It is the kind of appointment most people need on a routine schedule rather than only when something hurts. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.
The Gentle Dentist Columbus is a dental practice on East Wilson Bridge Road in the Northigh Acres area of Worthington, Ohio, offering dental implants and veneers among its listed services. The practice is open Monday through Friday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.
Clinic Details
Insurance
Accepted
Best Known For
Dental Implants, Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Business Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday(Today) | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Smyleee Rating
Excellent
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Recent Reviews
I have to say this is one prompt place, I was actually greeted at the door. Everyone so kind I recommend this practice to a lot of people.
The general dentist is the best dentist my wife and I have had over the course of our entire lives. They use cutting edge technology, the friendliest hygienists, who are both professional, and have a wonderful bedside manner, they truly are as gentle as they can be, and it shows Dr. Cronin has been my primary dentist for probably 16 years now. She is the best and has done numerous middle of the road procedures for me, as well as bonding and some crowns. She is extremely polite, personable, and shows genuine, caring, and concern. I believe I will come here until the day I die. Benjamin Gee
My hygienist went above and beyond in determining that my blood pressure was extremely high. Because of her determination I was able to get in to see my primary care physician and confirmed that. I would never have known! I so appreciate her care!!…. and I unfortunately can’t recall her name!
The Gentle Dentist is the BEST!!! Ashley was very pleasant and cleaned my teeth thoroughly and well. Dr. Cronin is always a ray of sunshine, professional, & kind. 8/3/26
The hygienist was very thorough and explained everything as she proceeded. Dr. Cronin has a wonderful bedside manner and explains things very well. I have recommended The Gentle Dentist to friends and family and they have had the same great experience.
I’ve gone to the Gentle Dentist most of my life minus an embarrassingly long 11-year hiatus… The longer I waited, the more nervous I was to schedule a cleaning. Today the time finally came and my hygienist and Dr. Fox could not have been more friendly, professional, and judgement-free. They had immediate availability and I waited less than a minute to be seen. I’ll happily be back soon.
My daughter had a great first teeth cleaning! Dr. Bowman made it a great experience for her, as did the entire staff. She’s been talking about how much she loves the dentist all day
I'm so happy that I found this practice! I spent years suffering from *extreme* dental anxiety due to a terrible experience I had as a teenager. A friend recommended The Gentle Dentist. I initially saw Dr. Gall, who was excellent. I now see Dr. Fox, who was so kind and reassuring and helped me come up with a plan to take great care of my teeth. I also saw Dr. Bowman once for a broken tooth, and she was great also. The hygienists here, like Lana, Olga, and Michelle, are so warm and patient with me, and the receptionists are friendly and welcoming, too. I kid you not when I say that prior to finding this practice, I would have preferred doing childbirth again to going to the dentist. That might sound wild, but if you are someone who really struggles with dental anxiety or had a really bad experience in the past, you'll get it. It's been such a weight off my shoulders to get my dental health back on track and to know that I'm setting a good example for my kids. It's so freeing to not feel afraid anymore! 10/10 would recommend : )
For anyone looking for a pleasant and comfortable experience at the dentist’s office, The Gentle Dentist is a great place to go. I have been a patient there for well over 20 years, and every visit has been pleasant and comfortable and sometimes even fun. Today I had a great exam and was complimented on my home care which made me feel really good. And they proclaimed that I should have a gold star! I recommend them most highly.
I haven’t been to the dentist in 12 years, so I had reservations about going in. Dr. Nash blew me away. He was incredibly kind and knowledgeable and made it abundantly clear through the entire experience that my comfort was most important to him. The hygienist was amazing as well, very kind and personable! And reception was lovely. I cannot recommend this dentist office enough, they genuinely care about the people they service.
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