Where We Are — About 25 Minutes Northwest of New Palestine
Our office is at 115 N Shortridge Rd, Suite 200, Indianapolis IN 46219. From central New Palestine, the drive is about 16 miles northwest on US-52 (which becomes Brookville Road) and East Washington Street. Plan on 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. From the southern edges of the New Palestine area, expect closer to 30.
About New Palestine — A Hancock County Hometown
New Palestine has the kind of identity that's harder to find inside Marion County: a small downtown, a tight-knit school district, and a community that knows its own. The area is served by Southern Hancock Schools (officially the Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County), home to New Palestine High School. Local life centers on US-52, the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, and the agricultural and residential mix that defines the eastern edge of the metro.
Recent growth has brought more residential development to the area, but the small-town character has held. For dental care, that growth has put more pressure on local options, which is part of why patients drive into Indianapolis for specialized or emergency visits.
Why New Palestine Patients Choose SmileCentric East
Same-Day Appointments Worth the Drive
Same-day visits are the main reason New Palestine patients make the trip. Most emergencies are diagnosed and treated in a single appointment, which means one drive instead of two.
Full Emergency Treatment in One Office
We handle the range of dental emergencies in-house: toothaches, broken teeth, abscesses, knocked-out teeth, lost restorations, dental trauma. Most cases don't require a referral, which keeps things simple.
Insurance and Payment Options
Most major PPO plans are in-network. We verify your benefits during your visit and tell you what your out-of-pocket cost will be before any treatment. New patients without insurance can use the $59 exam-and-X-rays special.
Modern Diagnostic Technology
Digital imaging means accurate diagnosis on the first visit. That matters more when you've driven 25 minutes to be there — you don't want to come back tomorrow because the imaging missed something.
A Practice That Knows Hancock County Patients
We see a steady stream of patients from New Palestine, McCordsville, and the Hancock County corridor. Our scheduling team is used to working around drive-time considerations and we don't run our office in a way that wastes that time.
Our New Palestine Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
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."
Emergency Dental Services for New Palestine Patients
- Same-day emergency exams with full digital imaging
- Severe toothache and pain management
- Broken, cracked, or chipped tooth repair
- Knocked-out tooth treatment
- Dental abscess management
- Lost crown and filling replacement
- Emergency root canal treatment
- Tooth extraction for non-restorable teeth
- Braces and orthodontic emergencies
- Sedation dentistry for anxious or longer emergency visits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the drive from New Palestine really worth it?
For routine cleanings, probably not — there are good options closer. For emergencies where same-day diagnosis and treatment matter, yes. Most patients tell us they'd rather drive 25 minutes to be done in one visit than make multiple shorter trips to less-equipped offices.
How early should I call?
As early as possible. We hold emergency slots each day and they fill in the order calls come in. Calling at 8 AM gives you the best chance of being seen that morning.
What if my emergency happens at night?
Use the standard emergency dental triage: cold compress for swelling, alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pain, and milk for a knocked-out tooth. Call us first thing the next morning. Go to the ER for jaw fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, or breathing problems related to swelling.
Do you accept Hancock County patients on most insurance plans?
Yes. Insurance acceptance is plan-based, not geography-based. Bring your card and we'll verify benefits during the visit.
Can I bring my whole family for emergencies?
Yes — we treat children and adults. If multiple family members are dealing with dental emergencies (after a car accident or sports injury, for example), call ahead and we'll coordinate the schedule.
Call from New Palestine Today
If you're in New Palestine or anywhere in Hancock County and you're dealing with a dental emergency, the right call is (317) 777-7179. Same-day care, one-visit treatment, and a drive that's worth it when the alternative is waiting it out.
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