Where We Are — A Short Drive South from 46235
Our office is at 115 N Shortridge Rd, Suite 200. From most of 46235, the drive is south on Post Road, then west on East 10th Street to Shortridge — about 12 minutes for most parts of the ZIP. Free parking is in front of the building.
About 46235 — Lawrence and the Northeast Corridor
46235 is part of MSD Lawrence Township, which serves the residential neighborhoods around 56th Street and Post Road. The ZIP includes parts of Lawrence proper, the Oaklandon area, and the corridor leading toward Geist Reservoir. Fort Harrison State Park is the defining landmark on the western edge.
The area has a suburban feel — newer development along Pendleton Pike, established neighborhoods to the south, and easy access to both I-465 and the I-69 corridor for commuters. Daily life is built around Post Road and Pendleton Pike for shopping and services.
Why 46235 Patients Choose SmileCentric East
Same-Day Emergency Visits
Morning calls get same-day priority when there's space on the schedule. The earlier the call, the more options for fitting you in.
Complete Treatment in One Office
From cracked teeth to dental abscesses, we treat the full range of emergencies in our office. Imaging, diagnosis, and treatment in one visit — no chasing referrals when you're in pain.
Insurance Accepted with Clear Pricing
Most major PPO plans are in-network. Benefits get verified during your visit and the out-of-pocket cost is explained before treatment starts. The $59 new-patient exam covers uninsured emergency visits.
Modern Imaging and Diagnostics
Digital X-rays catch cracks and abscesses that older film X-rays often miss. For emergencies, that diagnostic edge changes the treatment plan.
Easy Drive from 46235
About 12 minutes from most of 46235. Post Road and Shortridge are easy north-south corridors and parking is right at the office.
Meet Dr. Louis Abukhalaf
Emergency dental care at SmileCentric East is led by Dr. Louis Abukhalaf. He earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biochemistry from Loyola University Chicago, graduating summa cum laude, then completed his dental degree at Marquette University School of Dentistry, graduating magna cum laude. After dental school, Dr. Abukhalaf continued his training at two of the most respected post-graduate institutes in dentistry: the Misch Implant Institute and the Kois Center. That depth of training matters in an emergency, because a good outcome often depends on accurate diagnosis under time pressure.
When you call with a dental emergency, you're not getting a generic on-call provider. You're seeing a dentist whose work focuses on cosmetic and implant dentistry, which means broken or knocked-out teeth, fractured crowns, and dental trauma are familiar territory.
Our 46235 Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Emergency Dental Services in 46235
- Same-day exams with digital imaging
- Toothache diagnosis and pain management
- Broken, cracked, or chipped tooth repair
- Knocked-out tooth treatment
- Abscess and infection management
- Lost crown and filling replacement
- Emergency root canal treatment
- Tooth extraction
- Orthodontic and braces emergencies
- Sedation dentistry options
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do I need to see someone for a knocked-out tooth?
Within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth. Pick the tooth up by the crown (not the root), put it in milk if you can't put it back in the socket, and call us on the way.
My tooth is sensitive to cold but doesn't hurt otherwise. Do I need to come in?
Cold sensitivity alone usually isn't an emergency, but if it's new, sharp, or lingering after the cold goes away, get it looked at. Lingering pain is a sign the nerve is involved.
What hurts more — the visit or the wait?
The wait, almost always. Pain rarely improves on its own. Most patients leave the office in less pain than they arrived with.
Will I need a root canal?
Sometimes. Not always. We diagnose first, then discuss options. For some teeth, a filling is enough. For others, a root canal saves the tooth. We don't push treatments you don't need.
Can you handle wisdom-tooth pain?
Yes. We diagnose and treat infections related to wisdom teeth and refer for extraction to an oral surgeon when that's the better path.
Get Emergency Help in 46235 Today
If you're in 46235 with a dental emergency, calling early is the simplest thing you can do. (317) 777-7179. Same-day care when the schedule allows, full treatment in one visit, and a 12-minute drive home when it's done.
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