Precious Smiles

Dental care in North Columbus doesn’t have to mean long drives downtown. The Morse Road corridor has long been a practical hub for everyday services, and dental offices here serve a mix of families, students from nearby Ohio State’s outer campuses, and longtime residents who prefer staying close to home. Routine cleanings, fillings, and preventive checkups are the backbone of these practices, though many also handle more involved work like crowns or basic extractions. For those who’d rather not navigate the traffic snarls around Polaris or the Short North, the area offers a quieter alternative without sacrificing convenience.

Precious Smiles sits at 1831 Morse Rd, just east of Karl Road in a stretch that’s seen steady growth over the past decade. The location puts it within easy reach of Clintonville’s southern edge and the denser residential pockets near Northland, where walk-in clinics and specialty offices have gradually filled in the gaps. While the building itself is unassuming—typical of the low-slung professional plazas that line this part of Morse—its position near the intersection makes it simple to spot. Most patients arrive via car, though the COTA Route 24 bus stops a short walk away for those relying on transit.

New patient paperwork and insurance questions are best handled over the phone at (614) 447-1010, where the front desk can confirm accepted plans or outline payment options. Like many dental offices, they’ll likely ask about prior records if you’re transferring care from another provider. First visits usually start with X-rays and a baseline exam, so bringing a list of current medications saves time. For directions or to double-check the entrance location, the map listing shows the suite’s exact placement in the plaza—helpful if you’re arriving after dark or during one of Morse Road’s inevitable construction detours. It’s the kind of place you file under “glad it’s here” rather than “exciting to visit,” which, when it comes to dental work, is probably for the best.