Convenient Access from Kernersville
Plan on about 24 minutes from downtown Kernersville to Jonathan Hunt DDS, a one-dentist office on Lindsay Street in High Point. Anyone weighing a dentist in Kernersville, NC, against a short drive south will find crowns made in the office, root canal care and comfort options under one roof. The first appointments of the day begin at 8:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
From Kernersville Town Hall at 134 East Mountain Street, follow Mountain Street for about half a mile and pick up NC 66 heading south. Stay on NC 66 for roughly 7 miles, then join I-74 toward High Point for a short stretch. Exit onto North Main Street and ride it south into High Point, turning onto West Parkway Avenue and Hillcrest Drive before Lindsay Street.
The whole trip covers about 13 miles, has no tolls and never touches I-40. You will arrive at 404 Lindsay St B, High Point, NC 27262, on the block between Gatewood Avenue and Westwood Avenue. The practice sits across from Truist Point Stadium, and the High Point Public Library sits a few blocks north on Main Street. Save our Google Maps listing to your phone before the first visit.
Patients from Colfax just to the east and from Wallburg to the south make a similar run toward downtown High Point.
A Steady Dental Home for Kernersville Commuters
The town began in 1756 as a stop called Dobson's Crossroads and took its name from Joseph Kerner, who bought the land in 1817 and ran an inn. Incorporated in 1873, the town now counts more than 26,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Winston-Salem. It sits mostly in Forsyth County, with a slice reaching into Guilford County.
Kernersville sits between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, with I-40, I-74, US 421, NC 66 and NC 150 all passing through town. A dental office that opens at 8:00 AM fits neatly into that pattern: you can finish a cleaning and still reach your desk at a reasonable hour. Hours run until 4:30 PM Monday through Wednesday and until 2:00 PM on Thursday.
Life in town has its own landmarks. Körner's Folly, the eccentric 22-room house on South Main Street finished in 1880, is now a house museum, and the Paddison Memorial Branch Library on Harmon Lane has children's and teen areas plus a makerspace. Triad Park, shared by Forsyth and Guilford counties, draws walkers and anglers, and the Town of Kernersville lists what is happening around the community.
Seeing one dentist every time also makes life simpler. Dr. Hunt reviews your history himself at each visit, so there is no need to brief a new provider on old fillings, sensitive spots or past treatment.
Dental Questions Kernersville Patients Bring Us
Busy adults tend to put off a cracked or aching tooth until it forces the issue. Catching it earlier usually means a simpler fix. A root canal typically takes one visit, depending on the complexity of the case, and it can save a tooth that might otherwise need to come out.
When a tooth does need a crown, CEREC designs, mills and places a permanent ceramic crown in the office, often in about one to two hours. There is no temporary crown to babysit and no second round trip. For a commuter, that one change can save half a morning.
Routine visits are also where early gum problems show up. Bleeding when you brush or breath that never quite freshens is worth raising at a checkup, because gum disease is far easier to manage when it is caught early. A cleaning removes the hardened buildup that brushing at home cannot reach.
Toothaches rarely wait for a convenient week. New patients without insurance can book the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which includes a focused emergency exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. Emergency visits are offered as same-day appointments whenever possible.
Some people stay away from the dentist because of nerves rather than time. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken before the visit; you stay awake and responsive, and a driver must bring you home. Our guide on how to prepare for a sedation appointment covers the steps before you arrive.
Care Worth the Drive for a Dentist in Kernersville, NC
Same-Day Crowns
A broken or heavily filled tooth can leave with a permanent ceramic crown in one appointment. CEREC handles design and milling in the office, so Kernersville patients make the drive just once.
Root Canal Treatment
Treatment clears infection from inside the tooth and preserves it. Local anesthesia keeps the area numb, and nitrous oxide is available for patients who want extra calm.
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, x-rays and fillings keep small problems small. An 8:00 AM checkup lets commuters handle routine care before the workday gets going.
Oral Conscious Sedation
A pill taken ahead of time eases anxiety while you stay awake and responsive. Because you need a ride home, plan it for a day when a friend or family member can drive.
Dental Bridges
When one tooth is missing, a fixed bridge fills the space using its neighbors for support, and it stays in place rather than coming out at night. Some are produced right here on the office's SprintRay 3D printer.
Meet Dr. Jonathan Hunt
Born and raised in High Point, Dr. Jonathan Hunt now practices in the city he grew up in, just down NC 66 and I-74 from Kernersville. He works alongside hygienist Dawn, RDH, who has been in dentistry since 1994 and joined the practice in 2012. Between them, patients see familiar faces visit after visit.
Insurance & Financing
Humana, United Healthcare and United Concordia are among the plans the office accepts in network, alongside several others. Out-of-network claims are filed for you as well. Patients who prefer a loan for larger work can apply through Proceed Finance, and Sunbit splits costs over 3, 6 or 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Jonathan Hunt DDS from Kernersville, and how do I get there?
Expect about 13 miles and roughly 24 minutes from Kernersville Town Hall. The route follows East Mountain Street to NC 66 south, then I-74 toward High Point and North Main Street into town. For anyone looking for a dentist in Kernersville, NC, it is a toll-free drive that stays off I-40 entirely.
Will applying for dental financing hurt my credit score?
Not with the two main options. Sunbit uses a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score and spreads payments over 3, 6 or 12 months. Cherry approves monthly payment plans without a hard credit check. Proceed Finance offers loan options for larger treatment, and the front desk can explain how each one works.
Can a cracked tooth be saved, or does it have to come out?
Many cracked teeth can be saved, though the answer depends on how deep the crack runs. If the nerve is affected, a root canal typically takes one visit, depending on the complexity of the case. A CEREC crown can then cover and protect the tooth, and it is often designed, milled and placed in about one to two hours.
How long has Dr. Hunt been practicing?
Dr. Hunt began his dental career in 2018 after earning his degree at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. In December 2019 he purchased his own practice, which he still runs today. He handles every exam and treatment plan himself, so patients see the same dentist from their first cleaning onward.
Do you treat dental abscesses?
Yes. An abscess is an infection around the root or gums, and swelling, fever or pus are signs to call right away. Dr. Hunt examines the area and takes x-rays, then treats the infection with antibiotics, root canal therapy or, when a tooth cannot be saved, an extraction. Same-day emergency appointments are offered whenever possible.
Schedule Your Visit from Kernersville
If you have been putting off a crown, a root canal or simply a checkup, a dentist in Kernersville, NC, does not have to be your only option. Call 336-344-9288 to reserve a morning appointment. Browse the full list of communities we serve, or visit our Dentist High Point, NC homepage for more about the practice.