Our Gahanna dentists offer patients exceptional care in preventative, cosmetic, restorative and other dental services. In addition to combining modern procedures and techniques with state-of-the-art dental technology, our professional and caring staff will always communicate openly and honestly with you about all your available options to ensure that your visit is less stressful and as pain-free as possible.

Our professional Gahanna family dental office uses high-quality equipment in all of our procedures and our friendly and caring staff will always make your overall health and well being a top priority.

Our comprehensive dental office offers a complete range of full-service dental procedures and we can handle most issues right in our office eliminating the time, cost and hassle of referring you to another dentist.

Dr. Dawn Bakers dream has been to create an office that gives each patient a positive, unique, relaxing and ethical experience. In 2016, she introduced PURE Dental, where patients find a comfortable, no-pressure environment focused on their needs and oral health.

Dr. Dawn Baker is a fun-loving, kind and thorough doctor who has the ability to make patients feel welcome, comfortable and well-cared for. Her personalized attention along with her high-quality clinical training allow her to deliver exceptional patient care and experiences.

Dr. Bakers dental career started as a dental assistant in 2004 and progressed to an EFDA while in Dental School. She has worked all positions in an office and had amazing mentors. In 2015, her youngest son fell extremely ill to side effects from his chemo while treating his pediatric cancer. Dr. Baker chose to step away from the profession and stay by his side. During this time, she learned more about being a patient than being a doctor.

When she is away from the office, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys and dog, Piper. She enjoys all of their activities as well as spending time with her baseball friends & neighbors, visiting old friends, travel planning for fun vacations, and misses her horses from her childhood. Spending time with and helping people is what makes her heart happiest.

Ben is from Centerville, Ohio and currently resides in Blacklick, Ohio with his wife, Dr. Dawn Baker, sons Patrick, Simon, and Frankie, as well as their dog, Piper. Ben enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with family.

Ben received his bachelors degree in Economics from The Ohio State University and has worked in accounting and finance for over fifteen years. His favorite part about dentistry is witnessing the ever-changing technology used to benefit the patients. His favorite part about Pure Dental is the welcoming atmosphere. Bens favorite food is pizza, favorite music is 90s alternative, and favorite place to visit is Key West, Florida.

Brittanys favorite part of dentistry is being able to help create a healthy, beautiful smile for the years to come. Her favorite part of Pure Dental is everyone is treated like family, whether you are a co-worker or a patient.

Brittanys favorite foods are nachos or anything with potatoes! Her favorite movies are Jurassic Park and The Goonies.' Her favorite places to visit are family in Northern Michigan as well as family in Oregon. Some unique facts about Brittany are that she loves a good craft beer and has an unhealthy obsession with dinosaurs.

Zoe is from Portales, New Mexico and currently resides in Gahanna with her boyfriend Alex and their collection of plants and succulents. She enjoys being outdoors, brewing beer and kombucha, and making soap. Zoe has been in the dental field for over 5 years and received her associates degree from Eastern New Mexico University and is currently getting her bachelors degree from Colorado State University.

Zoes favorite part about dentistry is building relationships with patients and educating them on the best possible health for their teeth and gums. Her favorite part about Pure Dental is the teamwork that every staff member displays to ensure we make each day positive for the entire team and the patients.

Zoes favorite food is alfredo, favorite movie is The Breakfast Club, and favorite place to visit is Colorado where her parents live and Sweden where her sister lives. A unique fact about Zoe is that she collects eyeshadow palettes but wears the same gold eyeshadow every day.

Brigit is from Pennsylvania and currently lives in Delaware Ohio with her husband Brett and their kids and dogs! She has been a hygienist for 24 years and is a graduate of The Ohio State University for her bachelors degree and University of Louisville for her masters degree.

She loves to travel, especially to any place with a beach and warm weather! A unique fact about Brigit is that she is a dog lover and has 3 pooches at home and will gladly show you photos of her pups!

Simon is from Chester, United Kingdom. He currently lives in Blacklick, Ohio with his wife Nicki, daughter Poppy, son William, and dogs Buddy and Luna. Simon enjoys soccer, watching movies, and collecting vinyl records.

Simons favorite part about Pure Dental is meeting a wide variety of people and the positive environment. His favorite food is pizza, favorite band is Led Zeppelin, favorite movie is Die Hard(which IS a Christmas movie!!), and favorite place to visit is Anna Maria Island in Florida. A unique fact about Simon is that he is on the cover, pictured in the crowd of an AC/DC DVD, Live at Donnington.

Nicole has been in the dental field for almost 8 years and feels she has finally found her dental home!! She moved around a lot when she was younger, but spent a majority of her childhood in Pennsylvania. After high school, she attended Penn State and majored in English. In 2017, she moved to Columbus after her daughter was born to be closer to family. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction novels and spending time with her daughter, Molly.

Some fun facts about Nicole: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is her favorite movie and she loves the color pink! She has become an avid baker since the pandemic, specializing in carrot cake and banana bread.

Invisalign are clear aligners that fit over your smile and exert enough pressure to move teeth little by little. During your dental treatment, you will wear a series of aligners. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks before it is replaced by the next one in the series. Our dentist will plan your treatment by using 3D computer imaging technology. That way, you can see how each set of Invisalign aligners brings you closer to straighter teeth and a beautiful smile. Check out our other blog post to learn if youre a candidate for Invisalign braces.

Invisalign aligners exert pressure on your teeth to move them little by little. As a result, you will experience dental discomfort when you first start wearing a new aligner. This feeling of pressure will go away after a couple of days of wearing the new aligner. While you adjust to your new aligners, you may take over-the-counter pain relievers.

Many of our adult patients appreciate that Invisalign is more subtle than traditional metal braces. Since the aligners are nearly invisible, your family, friends, and co-workers shouldnt even notice the aligners unless they are standing very close. Invisalign aligners can also be a good choice for teenagers who feel self-conscious about how they may look with metal braces.

Unlike traditional braces, dental aligners are removable so you can continue eating your favorite foods. Invisalign aligners also make it easy to maintain your normal oral health routine because you dont have to brush and floss around wires and brackets.

Youll need to wear your Invisalign aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. Only remove your aligners when you are eating, brushing, or flossing. Otherwise, you may need Invisalign treatment for longer than what our dentist originally told you to expect. Invisalign only works when you wear the aligners consistently. This is because the aligners exert pressure on your teeth so they move into their final positions.

No. Invisalign dental aligners are removable, which allows you to continue eating your favorite foods. However, you will need to brush and floss your teeth after eating so your clear aligners dont stain. Unlike traditional metal braces, you can eat foods like caramel that are sticky and/or hard to chew.

Dr. Dawn Baker is an Invisalign dentist in Gahanna, OH. She is dedicated to making sure her patients achieve their best smiles by offering a range of cosmetic dental services. If you are interested in learning if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, call Pure Dental at (614) 475-7580.

If you or your child has ever played contact sports, you know that sports mouth guards are absolutely essential for keeping teeth protected. However, many athletes still suffer dental trauma while wearing mouth guards that dont fit correctly or have become worn over time. In this blog post, we will go over the 7 facts about mouth guards your sports injury dentist wants you to know.

Playing contact sports like football or hockey puts you at an increased risk for dental damage, which is why we recommend you always wear a mouth guard when you play. Mouth guards work by forming a protective layer over your teeth while playing contact sports. That way, your teeth will still be intact if you receive a blow to the face. Dont let your game time get cut short by an emergency trip to a sports dentist. Invest in a well-fitting sports mouth guard today.

If you or your child needs to wear a mouth guard for the first time, you might be surprised to learn that you only need a mouth guard for the top teeth. An exception to this rule is if you wear braces or another fixed dental appliance on your lower teeth.

Your mouth guard will wear down over time until the material is no longer thick enough to be considered protective. When this happens, your mouth guard will be ineffective for protecting your teeth from strong blows.

Bacteria love to live in the dark nooks and crannies of your mouth guard, which is why youll need to clean it out after every use. Simply scrub out the mouth guard with a toothbrush and rinse under cold water before storing it in a dry ventilated container. Clean your mouth guard after every use to remove harmful bacteria.

If you have braces, youll need a braces mouth guard that fits properly. A mouth guard that is too tight will prevent your braces from moving teeth into optimal alignment. A loose mouth guard can snag on your braces during impact to cause tooth and orthodontic damage. For the best fit, we recommend asking an experienced sports dentist to make a vacuum-formed or pressure laminated mouth guard.

If you plan on playing a contact sport for an entire season, its well worth the investment to get a custom-fit sports mouth guard. When you practice a contact sport for several hours a day there are many opportunities for dental trauma. Unfortunately, the stock mouth guards you find at the sporting goods store arent customized to your bite and may fit too tightly or loosely. When a mouth guard doesnt fit right, it offers less protection and feels uncomfortable.

If you play contact sports on a regular basis, its worth the money to get a custom-fit mouth guard. Vacuum-formed mouth guards or pressure laminated mouth guards offer the best dental protection against blows to the face. The cost of a sports mouth guard pales in comparison to what it would cost to repair a damaged or missing tooth.

If you are interested in learning more about our sports mouth guard service, please feel free to call our Gahanna sports dentistry at (614) 475-7580. Dr. Dawn Baker DDS at Pure Dental is dedicated to helping athletes maintain healthy smiles through well-fitting mouth guards.