Dr. Charles W. Magnuson, DDS

Run by a solo practitioner with decades of general dentistry experience, South Bend keeps its routine cleanings quick before the Friday market rush. Dr. Charles W. Magnuson, DDS takes new adult and pediatric patients needing routine exams, preventive fillings, or fluoride sealants—some schedule six-month check-ups between work and weekend soccer schedules. Post-orthodontic retainer checks and wisdom-teeth post-op direction advice are common requests from nearby high-school athletes.

1331 Chimes Blvd sits two blocks north of the county library, in a strip of century-old mixed-use buildings that survived the 1960s mall exodus. Parking along Chimes rarely spills into the drive; visitors usually use the back row next to the empty storefront that was the old cinema ticket booth. The neighborhood stays busy before noon, so visitors tend to arrive right at opening if they’ve squeezed a cleaning between classes at nearby institutions.

Call ahead to lock in spots for the next open slot—(574) 232-2047. Same-day cleanings are hit or miss; orthodontic retainer pickups get priority after school release time. Typically two weeks lead time, less if cancellations pop up mid-week.

Find the door by checking the side driveway with the blue handicap sign; don’t head into the front glass hallway if your GPS drops you on the main sidewalk. A moment with the map keeps you from circling the block twice. Their listing lives here: get directions.