Frequently Asked Questions

A new patient visit is $200. It includes a thorough exam, a professional cleaning, and any X-rays you need, plus a clear conversation about what we found and your options. You can book online or call us at (760) 621-8700.

You can book online in real time, whether you are a new or a returning patient. Choose an open time on our scheduling page, or call us at (760) 621-8700. If you have a dental emergency, please call so we can see you quickly.

We are in-network with most major PPO dental plans, and we are happy to file claims for you even if we are out-of-network. If you do not have insurance, we offer financing and a yearly membership plan. Call +17606218700 and we will check your specific plan.

A single dental implant with its crown is $4,000 at McElroy Smiles. That covers the implant and the crown, but not an extraction if one is needed. The best way to get an exact number for your situation is a consultation, where we look at your bone and your goals.

We are in-network with most major PPO dental plans, and we are happy to file claims for you even if we are out-of-network. If you do not have insurance, we offer financing and a yearly membership plan. Call +17606218700 and we will check your specific plan.

Yes. Helping anxious patients is one of the things we are known for. We move at your pace and explain everything first, and we offer nitrous, oral, and IV sedation when it helps. You are welcome to send a question through Ask a Quick Question before you ever book.

Yes. Dr. Greg McElroy performs IV sedation himself and is among a small number of dentists certified in IV sedation. We also offer nitrous and oral sedation, and the right level is matched to each patient. For the most extensive cases, deeper sedation is available through the practice's anesthesia provider.

It covers your routine preventive care, exams, cleanings, and X-rays, and gives you member pricing on other treatment, with no waiting periods and no annual maximum. Ask us and we will walk you through it.

If you have a dental emergency, call McElroy Smiles right away at (760) 621-8700 so we can see you as soon as possible. We hold same-day appointments for patients in pain. Our same-day emergency exam is $100.

A same-day crown is designed and placed in a single visit using CEREC technology, which applies to single crowns. A traditional crown is made by a trusted master lab our doctors control and placed at a second visit. The quality is comparable, so the main difference is the convenience of finishing in one day.

Invisalign clear aligners can treat many of the same issues as braces, including crowding, gaps, and bite problems. The best way to know if you are a candidate is a consultation, where we map out a plan so you can decide with the full picture in front of you.

Common signs include gums that bleed when you brush or floss, tender or red gums, persistent bad breath, gums that pull away from the teeth, and loose teeth. If you notice any of these, an exam can catch it early, when it is easiest to treat.

Yes. If your jaw pain comes from a TMJ disorder, we can often reduce it with custom night splints, bite adjustment, and other conservative options. A consultation lets us find the cause and match the right treatment to it.

We replace a single missing tooth with a dental implant, and a full arch with All-on-4, along with other options. The right choice depends on your bone, your goals, and your budget, which we walk through together at a consultation.

McElroy Smiles is at 700 Garden View Court, Suite 201, in Encinitas, California, in North County San Diego. You can reach us at (760) 621-8700. We see patients from Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Cardiff.

McElroy Smiles is led by Dr. Greg McElroy, the founder, with his son Dr. Tyler McElroy, a surgeon and cosmetic-makeover specialist, and associate Dr. Austin Haught. You can read each of their stories on our Meet the Doctors page.