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Whether you’re new to the area or have been here for years, your situation is still the same: You need a dentist in San Marcos. You exercise regularly, take care of yourself, and watch your diet, but if you really want to be healthy inside and out, you need to take care of your teeth as well. Brushing and flossing are essential, but they can’t take care of your teeth like a knowledgeable and skilled dentist and their team can. You know this, so you go to the internet to search for a dentist in San Marcos, and of course you’re given hundreds of results. You just want to answer two basic questions: “Who is the best dentist near me in San Marcos?” “Can they completely take care of my teeth?” Dr. Nelson Y. Howard and his highly trained team are the perfect dental office for you, so the question remains, what makes them the best?
You can go to any dental practice and let them clean your teeth, but if you’re like most people, you’ll be happy when you leave them. Dr. Howard and his team want to change that. They want to make you excited to take care of your teeth. They want you to know how great you can look, how confidently you can smile, and make that feeling last. The kind of service and treatment you get with Dr. Howard is different than any other dental practice, and those differences are exactly why people choose him as their dentist in San Marcos:
So many people avoid dental care because they are afraid, and that is a tragedy. Unfortunately, most practices do not help their patients in this regard, allowing them to walk into an empty office, greeted by a clipboard, only to be shuffled to a cold and uncomfortable room for treatment without explanation or eye-contact.
When you walk into Dr. Howards’ office, the first thing that you will hear is a warm greeting from one of his team. They want to help you feel calm as soon as you step into our comfortable waiting room. When you’re brought back for treatment, you’ll be offered an array of amenities seldom seen at other practices, such as:
All this is to help you feel as mentally and physically relaxed as possible. Dr. Howard will always take the extra time to explain how a treatment works, and let you ask questions and voice concerns without judgement. You’ll be surprised how comfortable your visit to your San Marcos dentist can be.
So many people make an appointment with their dentist unsure that they’ll be able to help them. Will they be able to fix my broken tooth? Can they close the gap in my teeth? Can they replace my missing teeth? This uncertainty leads to one thing: not going to the dentist. However, Dr. Howard can restore your confidence because he offers a wide array of services that can help you no matter your current condition, and assures that he can give you the smile that you’ve always wanted. If you haven’t been to the dentist in years and need a check-up, have broken teeth that need repairing, or simply want to enhance and improve your smile before your next event, you can make an appointment with the certainty that Dr. Howard will be able to help you.
Dental care can be expensive, right? That’s why you have dental insurance, but you know not every practice will take it. The last thing you want to do is walk into an office not knowing how much it is going to cost. We make this all extremely easy for you, because we will always take your insurance. We will work with your provider so you can get the most out of your benefits and know exactly what your treatment will cost. Don’t have insurance? No problem, as we can offer flexible, low-interest financing for qualified applicants.
Dr. Nelson Y. Howard graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986, and completed a one year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Medical Center in West Los Angeles in 1987. Dr. Howard's advanced training in Cosmetic, Functional, Implant, and Restorative Dentistry provides his patients an added advantage in knowing that their dental care will be of the highest standard possible and customized to their personal needs.
Dr. Howard believes that quality speaks for itself. Since his dental school days, he has always provided the highest quality care to all his patients and never compromised his treatment.
Dr. Howard’s meticulous nature, his standards of excellence, and his focus on perfection are clearly visible in the results he continually achieves. As Dr. Howard always says, “I wouldn't put anything in or do something in someone else's mouth I wouldn't want to have done in my own mouth first!”
(How many of your previous dental visits could have benefitted from this approach?)
When you get down to it, the best way to learn about a dental practice is to hear what their former and current patients have to say. As Dr. Howard says, quality speaks for itself:
These are just a sample of over 1,000 of positive reviews. People continue to take time out of their day to talk about how much they enjoyed their experience.
Our San Marcos office is extremely easy to find and is centrally located right in the Albertsons Plaza Shopping Center. If you’re heading east on Hwy 78, take the Rancho Santa Fe Road exit and take a right. Follow it and you’ll pass W. San Marcos Blvd. Proceed past San Marcos Blvd. and we're in the Albertsons Shopping Plaza on your right, located on the corner of W. San Marcos Blvd. and Rancho Santa Fe Road.
1903 W San Marcos Blvd, Suite 110
If you’re heading west on Hwy 78, take the Rancho Sante Fe Road exit and take a left. You’ll pass a 7-Eleven on your left and a Citibank on your right, and we’ll be on your right just past W. San Marcos Blvd. in the San Marcos Albertsons Plaza.
Your teeth will change over time, which means so will your dental needs. We’ll be able to help you at every turn thanks to our wide variety of services:
The best way to deal with most dental issues is to stop them before they start. With regular cleanings and dental check-ups with your dentist in San Marcos, you won’t need to worry about cavities, gum disease, or bad breath, because they’ll keep your smile fresh and healthy all year.
The right cosmetic dentist in San Marcos can do wonders for both your confidence and your appearance. Catch people’s eyes with a sparkling smile thanks to our quick and easy teeth-whitening treatment, or fix all your chips, cracks, and gaps in just two visits with porcelain veneers. One call could be all you need to get your perfect smile.
Does your smile make you feel incomplete? Are broken, damaged, or decaying teeth making you think twice before speaking to people, or constantly causing you pain? With a variety of metal-free restorations, you won’t just get your original smile back, you’ll get a better one.
Dentistry has joined the 21st century, utilizing the most advanced technology your San Marcos dentist can now treat you both quickly and pain free. Lasers can be used to treat sensitive areas like your gums without needing local anesthetic, and can even help balance a “gummy” smile with gum re-shaping.
The gaps in your smile can be restored by using this revolutionary treatment. Rather than simply placing a fake looking tooth on your gums, dental implants rebuild your teeth from root to crown, giving you a solution that is the best both medically and cosmetically.
Millions of people avoid going to the dentist because they are afraid. We empathize with these patients, and do whatever we can to help them. Dr. Nelson Y. Howard will always listen to your concerns, and can offer a variety of sedation techniques that will not only protect you from pain, but also calm your mind.
The gums are just as important to your oral health as your teeth, which is why taking care of them is always part of your standard check-up. At the dental offices of Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S., Inc., we help you fight against gum disease, which has been linked with such serious conditions as diabetes, heart disease, and dementia.
Did you know chronic headaches can often be caused by a misaligned and strained jaw? Your TMJ, or temporomandibular joints (the hinges located in front of your ears) are often the source of a lot of unaccounted for pain. A simple custom-made mouthguard could be all you need to get complete relief. Contact Dr. Howard to learn how we can help today.
Do you or your partner snore? Does it keep you from sleeping at night? A snore guard is a small oral device that can stop snoring instantly and help you get the rest you so desperately need. Your San Marcos dentist, Dr. Nelson Y. Howard, can help you decide if this is right for you.
If you’ve read this far, we’re pretty sure you’ve already found your San Marcos dentist. Dr. Howard and his highly dedicated team are eager to meet you, and are ready to be a positive part of your life. If you have any questions about what we can do for your teeth, or want to schedule an appointment, please call us today.
