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San Marcos

Families across San Marcos deserve a dental home built on trust. Our practice gives you exactly that. Dr. Nelson Y. Howard has cared for smiles in North County for over 37 years. He treats every patient like a neighbor.

We keep your care under one roof for convenience. From children’s visits to dental implants, our San Marcos team works in-house. You can meet Dr. Howard before your first appointment. Many patients stay with us for decades.

Comfort guides everything we do. Our office uses advanced dental technology for gentle, precise treatment. Nervous patients can ask about sedation during a consultation. We want each visit to feel calm and unhurried.

Dr. Howard is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Fewer than 500 dentists worldwide hold that honor. That skill shows in routine cleanings and full smile makeovers. You can tour our office and read patient reviews to know us first.

We also make care easy to afford. Our team is in-network with major PPOs, including Delta Dental Premier. Flexible monthly financing keeps larger treatments within reach. Our new patient resources explain insurance and forms.

Your family in San Marcos should never dread a dental visit. We are here to change that, one gentle appointment at a time. Call our San Marcos office today and schedule with Dr. Howard.

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San Marcos, CA: Where a College Town Meets North County Living

San Marcos sits in the hills of North San Diego County. The city incorporated in 1963 and has grown fast since. Today it is home to roughly 95,000 residents. Families come for its schools, parks, and hillside views.

California State University San Marcos anchors the community. The campus opened in 1989 on a 304-acre hillside. Around 14,000 students study there each year. A hillside letter P, for nearby Palomar College, is visible for miles.

Local life blends dining and recreation. Old California Restaurant Row on San Marcos Boulevard draws diners from across the region. Lake San Marcos offers a resort-style community with golf and waterfront homes. San Elijo Hills adds a walkable town center in the hills.

History has a home here too. Williams’ Barn, a red barn built in 1952, stands in Walnut Grove Park. The San Marcos Historical Society preserves the area’s early homes at Heritage Park. Community events fill the calendar all year.

The spring Street Festival and the fall Harvest Festival draw thousands of neighbors together. You can find local programs and events on the City of San Marcos website. We are proud to care for the families who call this growing city home.

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