Preventive cleanings for McCordsville and Geist-area families. A drive west on 146th Street.
Preventive Cleanings for McCordsville and Geist-Area Families
McCordsville sits in Hancock County, just east of Geist Reservoir and the Hamilton County line. Many of the families we see from McCordsville already cross 146th Street regularly for work, school sports, or weekend errands in Carmel, Fishers, or Noblesville. For those families, fitting a routine dental cleaning into the same trip makes the drive feel reasonable rather than out of the way.
SmileCentric is led by Dr. Louis Abukhalaf, who most patients call Dr. Louis. He earned his DDS at Marquette School of Dentistry, graduating magna cum laude, after completing his undergraduate work in chemistry and biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago summa cum laude. He continued his training at the Misch Implant Institute and the Kois Center, two of the most respected post-graduate programs in dentistry. While most McCordsville and Geist-area patients see us for routine cleanings, you are getting that care in a practice built on the same standards we apply to the most complex cases.
Dr. Louis is a family, cosmetic, and implant dentist. The breadth matters for a hygiene visit because the same hands that plan a complex case are the ones reviewing your X-rays at a six-month cleaning. Nothing gets a quick glance.
“We see a lot of Hancock County families who used to drive east for cleanings and now drive west because they are already over here for everything else. The drive is real, but the trip usually fits inside something else they were doing anyway.” — Dr. Louis Abukhalaf
How to Find Us From McCordsville
Our office is at 14560 River Rd, Suite 105, Carmel, IN 46033. From most McCordsville addresses, the drive is about 25 to 30 minutes west on 146th Street, then south on Hazel Dell Parkway. If you live near Mt. Comfort Road or in the Geist area, the drive is on the lighter end of that range. From the newer west-side McCordsville neighborhoods, you are even closer.
Parking is on the ground level. The suite is in a quiet office complex along the River Road corridor on the east side of Carmel.
What Happens at a SmileCentric Cleaning Visit
A cleaning visit at SmileCentric usually runs about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how long it has been since your last visit and what we find. Here is what to expect.
Plaque, Tartar, and Gumline Care
Your hygienist removes plaque and hardened tartar from above and below the gumline, with focus on the spots that brushing and flossing miss. We use ultrasonic tools where it makes sense, which most patients find easier on sensitive teeth than traditional hand scaling. Polishing follows, which lifts surface stains from coffee, tea, or red wine.
Gum Health and Oral Cancer Screening
We measure the depth of the pockets around your teeth at every cleaning. Healthy gums show shallow numbers. Inflammation or early periodontal disease shows up in the measurements before you feel anything. Catching it early is the difference between staying on routine cleanings and needing scaling and root planing later. We also screen for oral cancer at every visit, which checks the inside of your mouth, your tongue, and the soft tissues for anything that needs a closer look.
If X-rays are due, we use digital imaging that takes a fraction of the radiation of older film systems. Dr. Louis reviews the X-rays with you on the screen, so you see exactly what he is looking at and wh
Comfort and the Technology We Use
If you have sensitive teeth, dental anxiety, or you have been away from the dentist for a while, tell us when you book. We slow the pace of the visit, use gentler tools, and walk you through what is happening in plain language. Intraoral cameras let us show you what we see in your own mouth, in real time, instead of asking you to take our word for it.
Pricing, Insurance, and the New Patient Special
New patients without insurance can book the $49 New Patient Healthy Mouth Cleaning, which includes a cleaning and polishing in the absence of periodontal disease. We also offer a $59 Comprehensive New Patient Exam that includes X-rays. Both are for new patients and cannot be combined with insurance.
If you have insurance, we are in-network with several major PPO carriers, which usually means routine cleanings are covered at or near 100 percent.
For patients without insurance, our Membership Discount Plan covers cleanings, exams, and X-rays at a flat annual rate, with discounts on other services. Ask the front desk when you book.
A Note About McCordsville and the 146th Street Corridor
McCordsville and Geist sit at the eastern end of a corridor that connects Hancock County families with the rest of Hamilton County. Most of our McCordsville patients tell us the drive feels manageable because they are already crossing 146th Street for something else: work in Carmel, kids in sports at Grand Park, weekend stops at Hamilton Town Center.
If your week does not normally bring you west, a McCordsville-area dentist may be a better fit for the convenience of routine cleanings. We will say that honestly. If your week does bring you west, the trip lines up.
Preventive Dentist in McCordsville, IN Office Tour
Our Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from McCordsville?
About 25 to 30 minutes west on 146th Street, then south on Hazel Dell Parkway. From the Geist or Mt. Comfort Road areas, the drive is on the shorter end. From far east McCordsville, plan for closer to 30 minutes.
Is the drive worth it for a routine cleaning?
For Hancock County families who are already crossing into Hamilton County during the week, yes. For families who never go that direction, a McCordsville-area dentist will usually be the more convenient choice. We are happy to say that directly.
How often should I get a dental cleaning?
Every six months for most adults. If you have a history of gum disease, smoke, or have certain medical conditions, your hygienist may suggest every three or four months. We will recommend what fits after your first visit.
Can I bring my kids in on the same day?
Yes. We see kids, teens, and adults under one roof. Booking the family on the same morning is common and usually easy to arrange.
What is the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning, called prophylaxis, is for healthy gums or mild gum issues. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, is for active periodontal disease and involves cleaning below the gumline in measured pockets. We will not recommend a deep cleaning unless your gum measurements actually call for one.
Schedule Your Dental Cleaning Near McCordsville, IN
Call (317) 567-5584 or book online. New patients without insurance can ask for the $49 New Patient Healthy Mouth Cleaning when they book. We are at 14560 River Rd, Suite 105, Carmel, IN 46033, about 25 to 30 minutes west on 146th Street.
Carmel 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 Carmel Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday: 10 am – 7 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am-5 pm
Thursday: 8 am-5 pm
Friday: 8 am-1 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday Closed