Dr Greg McElroy
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Dr Greg McElroy
Schedule your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation and Receive a Copy of Dr. McElroy's New Book "World Class Smiles". Dr. McElroy is in the top 1% of dentists qualified to perform IV & oral conscious sedation. Discover how to dramatically change your smile at your first visit with implant technology. At McElroy Smiles By Design, our goal is to offer high-quality, personalized dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Since 1990, our experienced team has treated and transformed over 20,000 smiles in North County, San Diego, CA! We proudly offer a wide variety of advanced dental care options that range from teeth cleanings to Invisalign and the revolutionary Teeth-In-A-Day procedure. There are many reasons why I love being an Encinitas, CA, dentist.
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Dr. McElroy and the team at our Encinitas dental office work diligently to provide our patients with the most advanced dental care, including gentle dental cleanings, sedation dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, and more! Our goal is to help you feel confident in your happy, healthy smile. Since 1990, our 5-star-rated Encinitas dental office has helped over 20,000 patients like you in maintaining or restoring their best possible smile.
Susan has been in dentistry for over 30 years. She graduated from Bryan Institute and attended Missouri Western State College. Patients appreciate her knowledge and guidance on all aspects of their dental health and needs. Susan enjoys time with her husband, Jaime, as well as gardening, swimming, and public speaking.
Our expert dentists and highly trained staff at McElroy Smiles By Design are eager to join you on the journey to a healthier and happier smile. If you are scheduling a new patient appointment, then you will be able to enjoy our $99 Dr. McElroy New Patient Dental Health Exam.

If you are interested in advanced dental treatments such as sedation dentistry, Invisalign, or dental implants, your dentist will also educate you fully on your options and help you to choose the best treatment for your unique needs.We look forward to meeting you!
At McElroy's Smiles By Design, we never want insurance or finances to get in the way of good oral health for you or your family. Helping you reach your optimal health is the foundation of everything we do. This is why we offer our in-house Dental Membership Program. If you do not already have dental insurance, then this Dental Membership Program has been designed for you.
Dr. McElroy and his son, Tyler, strive to help those in their community and around the world. Their most recent charitable contribution took place in the Dominican Republic where Dr. McElroy met with a team of dentists and oral surgeons to provide dental care for those who had gone without. Over that week the team provided more than $2,000,000 in free dentistry to the people of the Dominican Republic.
Reviews (10)
Levai R.
Levai R.
Sep 27, 2021
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Fantastic office! I drive a long way just to visit them and get all my dental work done at smiles by design. I am a happy patient and If you need a great dental office in Encinitas - I highly recommend to visit them. Thanks Dr.McElroy
Jose C.
Jose C.
Sep 22, 2021
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Broke my tooth... worst feeling ever! I was in a lot of pain and I was worried about where to go and who to see.. I found Smiles by Design of the google , super stoked! They took me in right away and few hours later my tooth was fixed! I am super stoked! Now I am a patient there, and I don't have to worry about where to go anymore. 5 stars!
Zach Bell
Zach Bell
Aug 06, 2021
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Recommend by a friend.
Always super nervous sitting in that chair.
Dr Austin was super funny and made the process super easy and a nearly painless cleaning.
Not looking forward to the root canal but oh well.
100% recommend.
Steve Cummins
Steve Cummins
Jul 21, 2021
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From start to finish, the staff was amazing, courteous and competent. My hygienist took the time to explain how I can improve (can’t we all?) brushing techniques and what to focus on, since I am not the best flosser... It was a very positive experience, and I’ll follow-up. We all know that good dentists can be hard to find, but this was a great one.
Zaira Mosquera
Zaira Mosquera
Jul 03, 2021
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Dr Mac and Charisse are quick, caring and knowledgeable! My boyfriend went in to take care of two teeth, he hasn't been to the dentist in 8 years out if the fear of the dentist and of cost. Not only were the cost super reasonable, but most importantly you get what you pay for- THE BEST! Charisse makes you feel so at easy and is a great communicator when it comes to simplifying the procedure so we could understand. She was also super attentive to detail throughout the whole process. Dr. Mac has a great sense of humor with his patients, was quick and thorough and he's just great at what he does!
Timmy Galvin
Timmy Galvin
Jun 21, 2021
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Wow super impressed by this place.
Found it during covid when everything else was locked down, these guys were going strong.
Dr. Mac the main guy is hilarious and super professional.
The front office lady was very quick to sort out an insurance issue so everything ended up being covered.
AAA+
Jenny Dawn
Jenny Dawn
Jun 21, 2021
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Can I give more stars? everyone here is just so nice and professional. never thought I would review a dentist office but I couldn't help myself.
Susan sorted out my insurance problems and Sean was very gentle on someone who gets nervous with dentists. will be back for sure.
Better Off
Better Off
Jun 06, 2021
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Wow - that's how I would sum up my experience at McElroy. From the front desk receptionist Christina who was helpful and kind and was able to squeeze me in even though I was a new patient but in pain, to Maddie who took the history and was caring, empathetic and made me comfortable to Dr Austin who was informative, efficient and quite adept at fixing my issue. It was my first experience needing a root canal and crown and they made it seamless and pain free!! I even met Dr. McElroy as well who was friendly and affable. They made the whole dental experience smooth, their first priority was my comfort
Dania Mendez
Dania Mendez
May 31, 2021
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I had a very nice initial visit. For my new patient appointment the front desk lady gave me a small tour of the office and everyone was very kind. Staff are very attentive and doctor made sure to give me in detail what needed to be done. Had a pleasant visit and felt like they took very good care of me.
Zinnia Ayon
Zinnia Ayon
Mar 18, 2021
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WOW! So impressed with McElroy Smiles By Design! An easy to find Dental office in Encinitas with plenty of free parking. The staff went above and beyond to make my visit as comfortable and enjoyable as it can possibly go. Dr. McElroy was very attentive and extremely gentle with my exam. I felt very well taken care of and I am looking forward to my next dental appointment for a better smile!