Where We Are — On Shortridge Road in 46219
Our office sits in the middle of the east side, on Shortridge Road between East 10th Street and East Washington Street. From most east-side ZIP codes, the drive is between 5 and 15 minutes. Free parking is in front of the building.
Service Area — East Indianapolis ZIP Codes We Serve
If you're searching for an emergency dentist on the east side, your specific ZIP code probably has its own page on this site with more local detail. Here's the quick map:
46219 — Irvington and Warren Park
Our home ZIP. Most of Irvington and Warren Park is 5 to 10 minutes away.
46226 — Devington and Fort Harrison
About 10 to 12 minutes south on Shortridge or Emerson. Includes Devington, Eastwood, and the Fort Harrison historic district.
46229 — Cumberland
About 7 to 10 minutes east on East 10th Street. Cumberland and the Pennsy Trail area.
46235 — Lawrence Township
About 12 minutes via Post Road and East 10th Street. The Lawrence corridor and Oaklandon area.
Why East Indianapolis Patients Choose SmileCentric East
Same-Day Emergency Appointments
We hold emergency slots on the schedule each day. Morning callers get first pick. Same-day care is the rule, not the exception.
Full Treatment in One Office
Most emergencies — toothaches, broken teeth, abscesses, lost restorations, dental trauma — are diagnosed and treated in our office in a single visit. Referrals out are the rare case, not the default.
Insurance and Payment Options
In-network with most major PPO dental plans. We verify benefits during your visit and explain the cost before treatment starts. New patients without insurance can use the $59 exam-and-X-rays special.
Modern Diagnostic Technology
Digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and modern diagnostic equipment mean fast and accurate evaluation. For emergencies, that's the foundation of one-visit care.
A Practice Built for the East Side
We've been on Shortridge Road for years. We know the neighborhoods, the school districts, the commute patterns, and the families. That's not just a marketing claim — it's why most of our patients have been with us long enough to know the front-desk staff by name.
Meet Dr. Louis Abukhalaf
Patients arriving for emergency care at SmileCentric East are seen by Dr. Louis Abukhalaf, whose credentials cover both the academic and clinical sides of dentistry. He completed his undergraduate work in chemistry and biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago (summa cum laude), then earned his dental degree at Marquette University School of Dentistry (magna cum laude). Post-graduate training at the Misch Implant Institute and the Kois Center sharpened his work in implant and cosmetic dentistry.
For an emergency visit, that background means accurate diagnosis, options that account for the long-term restoration of the tooth, and a treatment approach that doesn't stop at "pain is gone — see you next year."
Our East Indianapolis Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Emergency Dental Services We Provide
- Same-day emergency dental exams with digital imaging
- Severe toothache evaluation and pain management
- Broken, cracked, and chipped tooth repair
- Knocked-out tooth re-implantation
- Dental abscess and infection management
- Lost crown and filling replacement
- Emergency root canal treatment
- Tooth extraction for non-restorable teeth
- Braces and orthodontic emergencies
- Sedation dentistry for anxious patients
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is "East Indianapolis"?
Locally, it usually refers to the area east of Sherman Drive or so, including Irvington, Cumberland, Lawrence, Devington, and Geist. It's an identity, not an official boundary. Our practice serves the full east side from one location.
How fast can I be seen for an emergency?
If you call before 10 AM and we have a slot, often within 1 to 2 hours. Outside open hours, leave a voicemail and we call back first thing the next business day.
Do I have to live on the east side to be seen?
No. We see emergency patients from anywhere — the website is just oriented to our service area because that's where most of our patients live.
What if I'm a new patient with a dental emergency?
Welcome. Bring photo ID and your insurance card. New uninsured patients can use the $59 exam-and-X-rays special. Treatment costs are explained before we start.
Should I go to the ER instead?
For dental-only emergencies — pain, broken tooth, abscess, lost crown — we're the better fit. ERs typically can't perform dental treatment and will only manage pain. Go to the ER for facial trauma involving the jaw, uncontrolled bleeding, or any swelling that affects breathing.
Call Your East Indianapolis Emergency Dentist
If you're on the east side and you're in dental pain, the simple move is to call now. (317) 777-7179. Same-day care, full treatment in one visit, and a short drive from most of east Indianapolis. We'll see you today.
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