Convenient Access from Glenola
From Glenola it is roughly 16 minutes by car to Jonathan Hunt DDS, mostly along one road that runs straight north into High Point. For residents of this rural corner of Randolph County, that makes the office a practical dentist near Glenola for cleanings, fillings, root canals and extractions. Dr. Jonathan Hunt also offers oral conscious sedation for patients who find dental visits stressful.
From Old Glenola Road at Delwood Drive, follow Delwood Drive and Old Glenola Road a short way to Lilly Flower Road. That leads to the former US 311 road, which you take north until it becomes Main Street through Archdale. Stay on Main Street into High Point, where it continues as South Main Street, then make a quick turn onto West Green Drive and head north on South Lindsay Street to the office. Expect about 9 miles in all, with a fair number of traffic signals along Main Street.
If you prefer the freeway, Cedar Square Road connects to I-74, the High Point East Belt, and that route takes about the same time even though it runs a couple of miles longer. Either way you arrive at 404 Lindsay St B, between Gatewood Avenue and Westwood Avenue, across from Truist Point Stadium according to the practice. Save the office on Google Maps to have both options handy. Neighbors along the same corridor can read our Archdale and Trinity pages.
Country Living, Close-to-Town Dental Care for Glenola
Glenola is an unincorporated community in northern Randolph County, with no town hall and few public buildings of its own. Homes spread across land on the divide between the Deep River basin and Caraway Creek, a tributary of the Uwharrie River that passes under Old Glenola Road. High Point lies about eight miles northwest. Folding a dental visit into a trip to town is simple when the office sits just off Main Street.
The community has a quiet claim to fame: Major League third baseman Gil English was born in Glenola in 1909. These days the bigger local news is the road network. When the I-74 High Point East Belt opened in November 2010, its southern end at Cedar Square Road put a freeway within easy reach, and the same highway runs on toward Randleman.
Because Jonathan Hunt DDS is a single-dentist office, patients see the same doctor at every visit. That continuity is valuable when treatment runs over several visits, such as an extraction followed by a bridge. It also helps anxious patients, who only have to build trust with one person.
Comfort and Cost: What Glenola Patients Often Ask About
Dental anxiety keeps a lot of people away from the chair until a small problem becomes a big one. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken before the appointment that helps you relax while staying awake and responsive. Because it affects alertness, a driver is required, which is worth planning for when home is a 16-minute drive away. Nitrous oxide is also listed as a comfort option for root canals and extractions.
Cost is the other common worry, especially for households without dental coverage. New patients without insurance can start with the $159 cleaning, exam and x-ray, offered in the absence of periodontal (gum) disease, or the $49 emergency exam and x-ray when something hurts. Sunbit lets you pay over 3, 6 or 12 months after a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score, and Cherry offers monthly payments with no hard credit check for approval.
Waiting rarely makes a tooth cheaper to fix. A cavity caught early needs a filling, while the same cavity left for a year may need a root canal and a crown. Glenola residents who have put off care for a while can start with a plan that tackles the most urgent problem first.
Everyday and Restorative Care From a Dentist Near Glenola
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings and gum care form the base of every treatment plan. Regular visits help rural households avoid a sudden, expensive emergency.
Oral Conscious Sedation
A pill before the visit eases nerves while you stay awake and able to respond. The sedation preparation guide covers how to get ready for the visit.
Root Canal Treatment
An infected or deeply decayed tooth can often be kept rather than removed. Treatment typically takes one visit, depending on the complexity of the case, which spares you extra drives up Main Street.
Tooth Extractions
Dr. Hunt removes damaged or impacted teeth in the office, using CBCT 3D imaging when a tooth sits at an awkward angle. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide help keep you comfortable.
Dental Bridges
After an extraction, a fixed bridge fills the gap using the teeth on each side for support. It restores chewing and keeps nearby teeth from shifting.
Meet Dr. Jonathan Hunt
Dr. Jonathan Hunt trained at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and began his dental career in 2018. A High Point native, he bought the practice in December 2019 and is the only dentist on the schedule. Dental assistant Taylor is part of the team that supports him.
Insurance & Financing
In-network carriers include Ameritas, Dominion National and United Concordia, and the team files claims with out-of-network plans for you. The finance and insurance page lists every plan along with Cherry, Sunbit and Proceed Finance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Jonathan Hunt DDS from Glenola, and how do I get there?
From Glenola it is about 9 miles, usually 16 minutes by car. The main route follows the former US 311 road north onto Main Street through Archdale and into High Point, then West Green Drive and South Lindsay Street. Choosing a dentist near Glenola this way keeps the whole trip on one familiar corridor.
What should I do about a toothache that comes and goes?
Have it checked soon, even if the pain fades. A toothache that keeps returning often points to decay that has reached the inner tooth or to a crack that flexes when you bite. Catching it early may mean a filling or crown instead of a root canal. New patients without insurance can book the $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Will my gums be checked at a routine cleaning?
Yes. Every routine exam includes a look at your gums, because gum disease often develops without pain. Bleeding when you brush, puffy gums or teeth that feel loose are signs worth mentioning. Gum care is part of general dentistry at the practice, and catching problems early keeps treatment simpler and protects the bone that holds your teeth.
How is nitrous oxide different from oral conscious sedation?
Nitrous oxide is breathed in during treatment, while oral conscious sedation is a pill taken before the visit. Nitrous is listed as a comfort option for root canals and extractions. Oral sedation lasts longer and suits more anxious patients; you stay awake and responsive, but a driver is required to take you home afterward.
Can a tooth with a deep cavity be saved instead of pulled?
Often it can. When decay reaches the nerve, root canal treatment removes the infected tissue, seals the tooth and usually protects it with a crown. Keeping your natural tooth avoids the gap that an extraction leaves. If the tooth is too broken down to restore, an extraction and a bridge or implant are the alternatives.
Schedule Your Visit from Glenola
Book with a dentist near Glenola by calling 336-344-9288, and mention if you would like to talk about sedation. Visit our areas we serve hub to see nearby communities, or head to the Dentist High Point, NC homepage to learn more about the practice.