Convenient Access from Cheltenham
From the Elkins Park end of Cheltenham, Dental Arts Group is roughly a 16-minute drive along one road. Our office stands on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, just over the city line from Montgomery County. Families who need a dentist Cheltenham, PA households can reach without juggling highways will find the trip refreshingly direct. Dr. Karan Nadig provides general, cosmetic and restorative care for patients of every age.
The simplest way to picture it: PA 73 does nearly all the work. Leave the Elkins Park Free Library at 563 Church Road and drive east on Church Road, which carries the PA 73 number into the city and becomes Cottman Avenue. Follow Cottman through the Northeast, then turn onto Rowland Avenue and Princeton Avenue to meet Frankford Avenue, about 5.7 miles in total with no tolls along the way.
Our door is at 7052-56 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135, on the Mayfair side of the avenue with Tacony directly opposite. The busy Frankford and Cottman intersection sits a few blocks to the northeast, and the Route 66 trackless trolley runs past the block. Pull up the office on Google Maps before you go, and see our pages for Jenkintown and Rockledge if you split time between neighboring towns.
Ten Communities, One Straight Road to Our Chair
Cheltenham is less a single town than a collection of places. Glenside, Wyncote, Elkins Park, Melrose Park, Laverock, Edge Hill, Cedarbrook, Chelten Hills, La Mott and Cheltenham Village all sit inside the same township. A family in Glenside and a family in Melrose Park may never say the township's name when they give an address, yet both share the PA 73 spine that leads to our office.
The housing is just as varied. Split levels, twins and rowhomes sit alongside grand historic estates designed by noted architects. Different kinds of homes tend to hold households at different stages of life, and that shows up in a dental chair as well, from a first cleaning for a preschooler to a bridge for a grandparent.
Old York Road (PA 611) cuts north to south through the township, passing Beth Sholom Synagogue, the only synagogue Frank Lloyd Wright designed. Households along that corridor can pick up Church Road where the two routes cross, then ride PA 73 east. In practice, nearly every corner of the township funnels toward one familiar drive.
Our scheduling reflects that spread. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday usually stays open until 6:00 PM, and Friday runs 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM by appointment only. Weekends are closed, which keeps the team rested and the weekday calendar steady.
How Township Life Shapes Your Dental Routine
Commuting is part of daily life here. Regional Rail stops such as Glenside, Elkins Park and Melrose Park serve the township, and a long list of SEPTA bus routes crisscross its roads. Many residents work in the city, which makes a dental office near the city line an easy add-on to a day already spent on the move.
The campus crowd matters too. Arcadia University, with its 1893 Grey Towers Castle in Glenside, and Westminster Theological Seminary both draw students who may be setting up their first dental home away from their parents. A thorough baseline exam is a smart start for anyone in that position.
That baseline is the DAG Comprehensive Exam. It includes periodontal charting, intraoral photography, magnified examination and a screening for sleep-disordered breathing, plus digital X-rays with minimal radiation exposure. The photos let you see exactly what the dentist sees, which makes treatment conversations far easier to follow.
Weekend walks along Tookany Creek or through Curtis Arboretum are part of the local rhythm, and so are school sports and pickup games. Chipped front teeth and loose fillings tend to follow active weekends. When a tooth breaks after hours, the off-hours answering service takes the call so you are not left guessing until Monday.
Care From a Dentist Cheltenham, PA Families Can Share
Family Dentistry
From toddlers through seniors, one dentist can follow a whole household over the years. Prevention leads the way, with cleanings, exams that include an oral cancer check, and digital imaging that spots trouble early.
Orthodontics
Crowding often becomes obvious in the middle school years, whether a child lives in Laverock or La Mott. Traditional braces, clear aligners and Six Month Smiles, which uses tooth-colored brackets on adult front teeth, cover a range of goals and budgets.
Restorative Dentistry
Root canal therapy can save a tooth that would otherwise be lost. Crowns, bridges and composite fillings rebuild what decay or a fracture took away, and dentures replace teeth that cannot be kept.
Implants & Dentures
Titanium implants anchor single teeth, and two to four implants can steady a full denture that used to slip. The office uses the TeethXpress approach with Laser-Lok implant technology for many of these cases.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding can close a small gap in one visit, while porcelain veneers reshape several teeth at once. In-office KöR whitening suits graduates and wedding parties who want a brighter smile without weeks of trays.
Meet Your Northeast Philadelphia Dentist
After starting his career overseas, Dr. Karan Nadig moved to the United States in 2020 and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He stays active in the AGD, AAID, ADA and AACD. Those memberships keep him connected to current thinking in general, implant and cosmetic dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
The practice takes many PPO plans, though it does not accept HMOs, DMOs, Medicaid or Medicare. The full list of accepted insurance runs from Aetna to Zelis, and a quick call confirms your plan. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can book the $69 cleaning, exam and X-ray special.
What Others Are Saying
This dentist is by far the best dentist I’ve ever had. He is extremely friendly, personable, and assembled a great team at his practice. I have recommended him to several friends and they all say he is great.
Charles J.
This quality, caring team is the reason I began seeing this doctor many years ago. Compassionate, kind, efficient, and accommodating. All of the ladies in the office are terrific. Thank you to each and every one of you very special and professional people!!
Carol U.
This team showed me how to regain my dental health and my smile. I am very proud to smile now and I eat wholesome foods like apples and fresh vegetables without a second thought. If you have similar concerns, I highly recommend getting an appointment. You will be glad you did.
Frieda G.
Awesome experience. The team was great, helpful, and welcoming. The doctor was very educational and informative about my dental health and procedures that I needed. The team and the dentist were very courteous and sensitive to my needs. I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
Matthew T.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dental Arts Group from Cheltenham, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 16 minutes for the 5.7-mile drive from the Elkins Park Free Library. Head east on Church Road (PA 73), stay on it as it becomes Cottman Avenue, then take Rowland Avenue and Princeton Avenue to Frankford Avenue. That single-road trip makes our office a practical dentist Cheltenham, PA residents can reach without tolls or expressways.
Do Cheltenham Township patients get an oral cancer screening at checkups?
Yes, exams include an oral cancer screening. The dentist looks and feels for lumps, red or white patches and sores on the tongue, cheeks, gums and lips. Most changes turn out to be harmless, but any sore that lasts longer than two weeks should be checked. Tobacco use and heavy drinking raise the risk, so mention both at your visit.
Can gum disease be reversed?
Early gum disease, called gingivitis, can usually be reversed with a professional cleaning and better daily brushing and flossing. Once it advances to periodontitis, lost bone cannot be rebuilt, but treatment can stop it from getting worse. Periodontal charting shows which stage you are in. The hygienist then coaches you on home care for your situation.
Can I see the dentist for one problem and keep my dentist back home?
Yes, you can come in for a single issue, such as a cracked filling, a wisdom tooth flare-up or a toothache, without changing your regular dentist. The visit includes an exam and digital X-rays of the problem area. Sharing the findings with your home dentist afterward helps keep your follow-up care on track.
Is the drive from Cheltenham any different at rush hour?
Yes, it takes longer. Cottman Avenue is a busy commercial corridor, and rush hour adds time at its many lights. Mid-morning and early afternoon appointments usually make for the smoothest trip, and Monday, Wednesday or Thursday at 8:00 AM can work if you head out before the morning crowd builds.
Schedule Your Visit from Cheltenham
Whether you live in Wyncote, Glenside or Melrose Park, booking with a dentist Cheltenham, PA families can share starts with a call to 267-351-8089. Browse our areas we serve for other nearby communities, or return to our Dentist Northeast Philadelphia, PA homepage.
