Where We Are — A Short Drive from 46229
Our office is at 115 N Shortridge Rd, Suite 200. From most of Cumberland and 46229, the drive is about 4 miles west on East 10th Street, then a quick turn south onto Shortridge. Free parking is in front of the building.
From the Pennsy Trail or Cumberland Heritage Park area, plan on roughly 7 to 10 minutes door to door — quicker than most ER intake on a busy night.
About 46229 — Cumberland and the Far East Side
46229 sits on the far east side of Indianapolis and includes Cumberland, a small town with its own distinct identity. The area is anchored by Warren Township Schools, established subdivisions, and outdoor space along the Pennsy Trail. Cumberland Heritage Park serves as a community hub, and the trail itself runs through 46229 connecting to neighborhoods further east.
Day-to-day, 46229 is the kind of place where neighbors know each other and the daily commute downtown takes 20 minutes on a good day. For dental care, the area has historically been underserved relative to the urban core, which is part of why having a same-day option close by matters here.
Why 46229 Patients Choose SmileCentric East
Same-Day Appointments for Urgent Care
If you wake up at 6 AM with a throbbing tooth, our front desk starts taking calls just before 8. The earlier you call, the better your odds of being seen the same day. We hold a few open slots specifically for emergencies.
Full Emergency Treatment in One Visit
Severe toothaches, broken teeth, abscesses, lost crowns, dental trauma — all of these are treated in our office, not referred elsewhere. The goal is one visit, one diagnosis, one treatment plan. Refer-out cases are rare, but when they happen we coordinate the next step for you.
Insurance and Payment Options
We're in-network with most major PPO plans. We verify your benefits during your visit and explain costs before any treatment starts. For patients without insurance, we offer flexible financing and a $59 new-patient exam-and-X-rays special. No surprises at checkout.
Modern Diagnostic Technology
Digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and advanced imaging mean we can see what's actually wrong on the first try. For an emergency, that's the difference between treating the problem and chasing symptoms.
Convenient Location for 46229
About 7 minutes from most of Cumberland. Free parking. Easy in-and-out from East 10th Street. When you're in pain, those small things matter.
Meet Dr. Louis Abukhalaf
Emergency cases are handled directly by Dr. Louis Abukhalaf. His path through the field is a record of consistent academic and clinical commitment: Loyola University Chicago for chemistry and biochemistry (summa cum laude), Marquette University School of Dentistry for his dental degree (magna cum laude), then post-graduate training at the Misch Implant Institute and the Kois Center.
That training profile shapes how emergencies get treated here. Cosmetic and implant dentistry are core focus areas, which translates into experience with broken teeth, lost restorations, and trauma cases that go beyond simple pain relief.
Our 46229 Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Emergency Dental Services We Provide in 46229
- Same-day emergency exams with digital imaging
- Severe toothache evaluation and pain management
- Broken, cracked, and chipped tooth repair
- Knocked-out tooth re-implantation when the timing supports it
- Dental abscess drainage and infection management
- Lost crown or filling replacement
- Emergency root canal treatment
- Tooth extraction for non-restorable teeth
- Treatment for braces emergencies — broken brackets, poking wires
- Sedation options for anxious emergency patients
Frequently Asked Questions
My tooth has been hurting for two days. Is that an emergency?
Probably yes. Pain that doesn't respond to over-the-counter medication usually means the nerve is involved. Waiting often means the problem moves from a treatable cavity to a root canal or extraction. Call us — earlier is cheaper and easier.
I'm not in pain right now, but my crown fell out. Can it wait?
Don't wait long. Without the crown, the underlying tooth is exposed and can crack or decay quickly. We can re-cement an intact crown the same day if it fits. Bring it in a small container.
How is the drive from Cumberland?
About 4 miles west on East 10th Street. Most of our 46229 patients are here in 10 minutes or less. We try to get emergencies in and out without a long wait.
Do you treat broken brackets or wires from braces?
Yes. Stuck wires and broken brackets count as emergencies because they can cut the cheek or gum. Call as soon as it happens and we'll stabilize it the same day.
Can I be seen if I'm not currently a patient?
Yes, we welcome new patients for emergency visits. Bring a photo ID and your insurance card. The $59 new-patient exam special applies for uninsured visits.
Get Emergency Dental Care in 46229 Today
Dental pain rarely improves on its own. If you're in 46229 or Cumberland and something is wrong, call (317) 777-7179 and we'll do our best to see you today. Same-day care, clear pricing, and a short drive from home — that's the goal here.
Indianapolis New Patient Dental Specials
New Patient Exams
$59
No insurance? We offer a $59 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.
New patients only.
Cannot be combined with insurance.
New Patient Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$49
No insurance? We offer a $49 New Patient Exam Healthy Mouth Cleaning and Polishing.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.
Dental Implant Consultation
FREE
No insurance? We offer a FREE Dental Implants Consultation
We offer multiple implant options to replace missing teeth.
Click here to learn more about our dental implant consultations.
Our Indianapolis Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed