CJ Henley, DMD, PA / San Marco, Jacksonville / Serving the Beaches
A Jacksonville Beach dentist worth the drive.
Veneers, second opinions, implants, and same-day emergencies.
We are not at the Beaches. Our office is in San Marco at 3675 Hendricks Avenue, about 16 to 18 miles from the oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, or roughly half an hour without traffic. Beaches patients make that drive for porcelain veneers hand-layered by a named ceramist, second opinions and redos of veneers and crowns, implants one dentist places and restores, and care that fits a complicated medical history. In a dental emergency, call first: we see emergencies the same day during office hours, and new patients are welcome.
Existing patients after hours: call or text our on-call line, 904.762.5616. Se habla español.
- 16–18 mifrom the oceanfront points we measured, about 29 to 34 minutes without traffic6
- Mock-up firstyou see and approve the new shape of your teeth before any tooth is prepared
- One ceramistPaul Robert at Dynamic Dental Solutions hand-layers our e.max veneers
- Same dayemergency visits during office hours, new patients welcome; please call first
Top-rated on Google: 4.9 stars from more than 225 patient reviews.
The Beaches to San Marco
Why Beaches patients drive to San Marco, and when they shouldn’t.
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach have plenty of good dental offices close to home. Patients who drive half an hour to us usually want something specific: veneers that look natural, a second opinion on veneers or crowns that don’t, implants planned and finished by one dentist, or care around cancer treatment or a serious medical condition.
Start with honest geography. From the pier, the Beaches Town Center, or Mayport Road, we are about 16 to 18 miles away by Beach Boulevard, Butler Boulevard, or Atlantic Boulevard; from Intracoastal West near Hodges Boulevard or San Pablo Road, about 12 to 15.
What makes the drive worth it is the kind of dentistry. Dr. Henley is a general dentist whose days are mostly cosmetic, restorative, and complex work: porcelain veneers designed from a preview you approve, redos of crowns and bridges that failed elsewhere, dental implants he places and restores himself, and dentistry for people whose health makes treatment harder. Patients come from across Florida and other states for that work, so a trip from the Beaches is short by comparison.
And the honest part: if you just need a cleaning twice a year, a dentist a few minutes from home in 32250, 32266, or 32233 may suit you better. Many Beaches patients do cosmetic or implant work here and keep a closer office for cleanings. Others make our general and family dentistry their dental home.
- I want veneers that look real.Layered e.max from an approved mock-up
- My veneers or crowns look wrong.Second opinions and redos
- I’m missing teeth.Single implants, All-on-X, snap-in overdentures, dentures
- My teeth are wearing down.Rebuilding worn teeth, night guards
- I’m in pain today.Same-day emergency visits during office hours
- My health complicates things.Cancer treatment, medications, 3D imaging
Porcelain veneers for Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach patients
Porcelain veneers for the Beaches: previewed first, layered by hand.
Our porcelain veneers are hand-layered e.max made by ceramist Paul Robert at Dynamic Dental Solutions. Before any tooth is prepared, you see a mock-up of the new shape in your own mouth and approve it, so the veneers are designed around your face and smile rather than a template.
A named ceramist, not an anonymous lab
Layered e.max lets light through the edges the way enamel does. Paul Robert layers each veneer from our photos, records, and your approved design. Read how we choose materials in porcelain vs composite veneers.
The mock-up comes before the drill
We try the planned shape on your teeth first, so you judge length, width, and the line of your smile before anything is permanent. Veneer temporaries then copy the approved design. See the veneer process, visit by visit.
Three visits, planned around the drive
Veneers usually take about three visits over about a month: plan and preview, prepare with temporaries, then try in and bond. We schedule them so you aren’t driving in from the Beaches for small steps.
Sometimes veneers aren’t the answer
Teeth whitening, composite bonding, or clear aligners may get you there with less treatment. Compare them in veneers vs crowns, bonding, and whitening, and read our approach to cosmetic dentistry.
How long porcelain veneers last
A 2021 review of 25 studies estimated that about 95.5 percent of porcelain veneers were still in place at 10 years.1 Grinding is hard on porcelain: in one long-term study, veneers in people who ground their teeth had a 7.7 times higher risk of failure,2 so we check for grinding first and make a custom night guard when it is needed. More in how long veneers last.
Who is a good veneer candidate
Healthy teeth and gums and a wish to change color, shape, chips, or small gaps usually make a good start. Decay, gum disease, crowding, or a deep bite need attention first.5 Try the self-check in am I a candidate for veneers?
Veneer redo and second opinions
Veneers or crowns that look fake? Get a second opinion before a redo.
Much of our veneer work, for patients from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and everywhere else, is redoing veneers that look bulky, opaque, or too white, and crowns with a dark line at the gum. A veneer redo starts with why the first set failed, then a mock-up before anything comes off.
| What you notice | Usual cause | What we usually suggest |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth look chalky, flat, or opaque | A ceramic without translucency at the edges | New layered e.max veneers; opacity can’t be polished out |
| Teeth look big or push the lip out | Thickness added to teeth that were already full-sized | A mock-up of a thinner design, then a remake |
| Too white, or a mismatch with the teeth beside them | Shade chosen without the face and skin in mind | A new shade chosen with your face and neighboring teeth; whitening first if you want them lighter |
| A gray or stained line at the gum | Stained edges or a receding gum | Polish or repair if minor; replace if the margin is exposed |
| A veneer chips or keeps coming off | Grinding, bite, or bonding problems | Find the cause, rebond or remake, and add a night guard |
What a second opinion looks like
We look at the veneers, crowns, gums, and bite, take photos, and explain the problem in plain language. A second-opinion exam doesn’t commit you to anything. If the fix is small, such as polishing, a composite repair, or rebonding a loose veneer, we say so, and sometimes only one veneer needs replacing. Bring any old records or photos so the first visit answers as much as possible.
Our blog post why do my veneers look fake, and can veneers be redone? walks through the six usual reasons, and our page on fixing or replacing old veneers explains the options.
Find the cause
Grinding, bite, gums, or the design itself. A comprehensive exam covers all four.
Preview the change
A mock-up shows the new shape before old veneers or crowns come off.
Remove only what needs it
Taking off old porcelain usually costs a little tooth, so we redo only the teeth that need it.
Remake and protect
New layered e.max, with temporaries, on the same three-visit plan, plus a night guard if you grind.
Crowns with a dark line at the gum, an opaque “cap” look, or a habit of coming loose deserve a second opinion too. Read what happens at a crown appointment and why crown fees vary in Jacksonville.
Real patients from our San Marco office
Veneers before and after: three of our own patients.
Each of these smiles started with a preview the patient approved and was finished in layered e.max porcelain. Look at the biting edges, where natural-looking veneers let a little light through. Drag each slider to compare.
e.max veneers and crowns after childhood trauma
Front teeth darkened by a childhood injury, with a gap. The two center teeth needed crowns and the teeth beside them got e.max veneers, so color and translucency match across the smile and the gap between the front teeth closed. Read the full case.
A second opinion on “just rebond it”
She had been told to redo her bonding, but the real problem was short teeth. A laser reshaped the gumline, then layered e.max veneers finished the smile. Read the full case.
Gummy smile: laser first, then e.max veneers
Laser crown lengthening created a better frame, then layered e.max veneers improved shape, color, and proportion. The smile design was set by her face, not a template. Read the full case.
More cases are in our before and after gallery and the longer write-ups in case studies.
Implants and dentures for Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Jax Beach
Dental implants placed and restored by one dentist, and dentures made in-house.
Dr. Henley places dental implants and makes the teeth that attach to them, so one dentist is responsible for the whole result. We place single-tooth implants, fixed full-arch teeth (All-on-X), and snap-in implant overdentures, do the extractions and bone grafting that often come first, and make new dentures and partials with relines in our office.
One tooth
An implant replaces one tooth without cutting down its neighbors. Compare them in dental bridge vs implant and the implant options table.
A whole arch: All-on-X or snap-in
All-on-X is a full arch screwed to several implants that only the dentist removes. A snap-in overdenture clips onto two or more implants and comes out to clean.
Planned in 3D, fewer trips
A 3D cone beam scan shows bone, nerves, and sinuses before surgery. Most cases take a few months while bone heals; we keep the long appointments few. See the implant process.
New dentures, partials, and relines
We make new complete and partial dentures and reline them in our office, and we tell you plainly when a reline beats surgery.
A 2019 review of long-term studies found about 96.4 percent of implants still in place after ten years.3 Radiation to the jaws, some bone medications, uncontrolled diabetes, and heavy smoking change the risk, and we explain alternatives. Read about osteoporosis medications and dental health and the dental implant FAQ.
More reasons Beaches patients make the drive
Worn teeth, complex medical care, and head and neck cancer dental care.
Some of our patients from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach come for teeth worn short by grinding; others because their health is part of the dental plan. If you face cancer treatment, take medications that affect the jaw, or live with a condition that makes dentistry harder, the plan has to fit your medical care.
Worn teeth and grinding
Teeth that get shorter and flatter every year often point to teeth grinding (bruxism). We rebuild them with crowns, partial crowns, or bonding, plus a custom night guard. See the stages of tooth wear.
Head and neck cancer dental care
Dr. Henley is a member of the Head and Neck Tumor Board at Baptist MD Anderson. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research advises a dental visit about a month before cancer treatment starts.4 We see patients before, during, and after head and neck cancer treatment, including dry mouth and jaw stiffness after radiation.
Medically complex patients
Blood thinners, bone medications, diabetes, and transplants change the plan, so we work with your physicians. Read about complex and medically involved care and physician referrals.
Exams, anxiety, children, and Spanish
A comprehensive exam includes an oral cancer screening. Oral sedation is available for some anxious patients. We see patients from age 2 to 102, including children, and Spanish is spoken in our office.
Emergency dentist for the Beaches
Same-day dental emergencies, if you call first.
If you have a toothache, a chipped or broken tooth, a lost crown or veneer, swelling, or a broken denture, call 904.398.1549 as early in the day as you can. We see dental emergencies the same day during office hours, including new patients. Visits are call-first, not walk-in, so we can hold a chair and guide you on the drive from Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, or Jacksonville Beach.
What we see the same day
A bad toothache, a broken or cracked tooth (a fall on the boardwalk or a board to the face counts), a lost crown, filling, or veneer, an abscess or swelling, a knocked-out tooth, and broken dentures or loose implant crowns.
After hours
We don’t have weekend hours. Existing patients can call or text our on-call line, 904.762.5616, after hours. New patients should follow the first-aid steps on our after-hours page and call 904.398.1549 when we open.
you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling near the eye or down the neck, a fever with facial swelling, bleeding that won’t stop with pressure, or a possible broken jaw. At the Beaches, the 24-hour emergency room is Baptist Medical Center Beaches (1350 13th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach). Mayo Clinic’s emergency department (4500 San Pablo Road South) is also open around the clock. Then call us about the tooth. See ER or dentist?
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–noon |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
For a knocked-out adult tooth, keep it in milk and call from the car. Our same-day emergency visit page explains what happens when you arrive.
Getting here from the Beaches
From the Beaches to San Marco: three roads west, all ending on Emerson Street.
From Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, the quickest way in is Beach Boulevard, Butler Boulevard to I-95, or Atlantic Boulevard, depending on where you start. Most routes finish on Emerson Street with a right turn onto Hendricks Avenue. A routing engine puts the oceanfront at about 16 to 18 miles and 29 to 34 minutes without traffic; rush hour adds time.6
| Starting point | Miles | Minutes | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach Pier (32250) | 16.4 | 32 | Beach Boulevard west, Emerson Street |
| Beach Boulevard at 3rd Street (32250) | 16.1–19.8 | 29–30 | Beach Boulevard, or Butler Boulevard and I-95 |
| Beaches Town Center (32266, 32233) | 17.3 | 33 | Atlantic Boulevard, University Boulevard, Emerson Street |
| Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach (32233) | 17.7 | 34 | Mayport Road, Atlantic Boulevard west |
| Beach Boulevard at Hodges Boulevard | 11.9 | 23 | Beach Boulevard west, Emerson Street |
| San Pablo Road at Butler Boulevard | 14.9 | 22 | Butler Boulevard, I-95 north, Emerson Street |
Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach
Beach Boulevard runs straight west to Emerson Street. Butler Boulevard to I-95 north is a few miles longer but about as fast when Beach Boulevard is busy.
Atlantic Beach and Mayport
Take Atlantic Boulevard west to University Boulevard, then Beach Boulevard and Emerson Street. West of the Intracoastal, near Hodges Boulevard or San Pablo Road, you are about 22 to 23 minutes away.
Our office has plenty of parking. Directions and a map are on our contact page. If you pass through on the way, see our pages for Southside and Baymeadows patients and Mandarin patients, or our San Marco dental office page.
Your first visit
Making the first visit count when you’re driving in from the Beaches.
New patients are scheduled for about two hours: roughly an hour with Dr. Henley and an hour in hygiene, adjusted to what you need. You leave knowing what we found, your options, and the fee, so the next trip is for treatment.
Tell us why you’re coming
A veneer consultation and a toothache start differently. Fill out our new-patient forms before the day.
History and exam
Medications and a full exam of teeth, gums, bite, and old work.
Photos and imaging
Photos for smile design, X-rays, and 3D imaging when a question needs it.
A written plan and fee
Findings, alternatives, and the order of treatment, before anything begins.
Cost and insurance
What will it cost, and do you take my insurance?
Fees depend on what you need. We give you the fee before treatment begins, so nothing is a surprise.
We are an out-of-network practice. Some dental plans cover part of crowns, implants, dentures, and emergency visits, often with a frequency limit; purely cosmetic veneers are usually not covered. We can help you understand how to use your benefits; you are responsible for amounts your plan does not pay. Call our team with your plan details to ask about fees and payment arrangements.
Read what patients should know about out-of-network dental insurance and the veneer cost section.
Jacksonville Beach dentist, San Marco office
A San Marco dentist for the Jacksonville Beaches.
Dr. CJ Henley earned his DMD at the University of Florida, has taught in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UF College of Dentistry, and is a past president of the Northeast District Dental Association. His work centers on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, implants, and care for people with complex medical histories. Meet Dr. Henley.
Beaches patients come to us from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Mayport, from the oceanfront and 3rd Street to the Intracoastal West neighborhoods along Hodges Boulevard and San Pablo Road, in zip codes 32250, 32266, and 32233. We also see patients from San Marco, Southbank, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, the Southside, Mandarin, and the rest of Northeast Florida.
Read what patients say in our reviews, browse all our services, or learn more about our San Marco dental office.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach patients.
Is your office at the Beaches?
No. We are in San Marco at 3675 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207, just off Emerson Street. From the oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, or Atlantic Beach it is about 16 to 18 miles, and from the Intracoastal West side about 12 to 15.
How long is the drive from Jacksonville Beach?
About 29 to 32 minutes from the pier and downtown Jacksonville Beach without traffic, by Beach Boulevard or by Butler Boulevard and I-95. From the Beaches Town Center or Mayport Road it is about 33 to 34 minutes by Atlantic Boulevard. Allow more time at rush hour.
Why would I drive past Beaches dentists to see you?
Usually for work that takes planning: porcelain veneers made by a named ceramist from a preview you approve, a second opinion or redo of veneers and crowns, implants placed and restored by one dentist, worn teeth, or care around cancer treatment and medical conditions. For routine cleanings, a closer office may suit you, and we will say so.
Who makes your porcelain veneers?
Our porcelain veneers are hand-layered e.max made by ceramist Paul Robert at Dynamic Dental Solutions, from a design you approve in a mock-up before any tooth is prepared. Layered porcelain lets light through at the edges the way enamel does.
How many visits do veneers take if I live at the Beaches?
Usually about three visits over about a month: one to plan and preview, one to prepare the teeth and place temporaries, and one to try in and bond the final veneers. Any whitening or gum care comes first. We plan the visits so you aren’t driving in for small steps.
Can veneers be redone if they look fake?
Yes. Veneers that look bulky, opaque, too white, or stained at the gum can be replaced. We find out why they look wrong first, whether design, bite, grinding, or gums, then show you a mock-up of the new design before the old veneers come off. Sometimes polishing, a repair, or rebonding is enough.
Do you give second opinions on veneers or crowns done elsewhere?
Yes, and it is a large part of our cosmetic work. A second-opinion exam looks at the restorations, gums, and bite and explains what is going on. It doesn’t commit you to treatment, and if the fix is small, we tell you.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
A 2021 review of 25 studies estimated about 95.5 percent of porcelain veneers were still in place at 10 years. Grinding raises the risk of chips and debonding, so we check for it and make a night guard when it is needed. Gums and edges change over time, so looking right is a separate question from lasting.
Do you place dental implants yourself?
Yes. Dr. Henley places dental implants and restores them in our office, including single-tooth implants, fixed full-arch teeth (All-on-X), snap-in implant overdentures, and extractions with bone grafting. If a case is better handled elsewhere, we tell you and coordinate the referral.
Do you make dentures and do relines?
Yes. We make new complete and partial dentures and reline dentures in our office. If your denture has loosened, a reline may be enough; if not, a new denture, a snap-in overdenture, or fixed implant teeth may be better. We explain which and why.
Is there an emergency dentist for Jacksonville Beach that sees new patients the same day?
We see dental emergencies the same day during office hours, and new patients are welcome. Please call 904.398.1549 first rather than walking in, as early in the day as you can, so we can hold time for you and tell you what to do on the drive from the Beaches.
What if I have a dental emergency at night or on a weekend?
Go to an ER for trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, fever with swelling, or bleeding that won’t stop. Existing patients can call or text our on-call line, 904.762.5616. New patients should use first-aid steps and call 904.398.1549 when we open. We don’t have weekend hours.
Which ER is closest if I’m at the Beaches?
Baptist Medical Center Beaches at 1350 13th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach has a 24-hour emergency room. Mayo Clinic’s emergency department on San Pablo Road South is also open around the clock. Call 911 if breathing is affected.
Can you rebuild teeth worn down by grinding?
Yes. We rebuild worn teeth with crowns, partial crowns, veneers, or bonding depending on how much tooth is left, and protect the result with a custom night guard. Without protection, grinding wears new porcelain too, so we treat the habit as part of the plan.
Do you treat patients going through head and neck cancer treatment?
Yes. Dr. Henley is a member of the Head and Neck Tumor Board at Baptist MD Anderson and sees patients before, during, and after radiation and chemotherapy. Ideally we see you about a month before treatment begins. Tell us your treatment dates when you call.
Do you see children, and does anyone speak Spanish?
Yes to both. We see patients from age 2 to 102, so families from the Beaches can come together, and Spanish is spoken in our office. Se habla español.
Do you take my insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice and can help you understand how to use your benefits. Call our team with your plan details to ask about fees before scheduling. We give you the fee for any treatment before it begins.
Which Beaches communities and zip codes do you serve?
We see patients from Jacksonville Beach (32250), Neptune Beach (32266), Atlantic Beach and Mayport (32233), and the Intracoastal West neighborhoods along Hodges Boulevard and San Pablo Road, plus San Marco, the Southside, Mandarin, and the rest of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
More reading: Questions to ask a veneer dentist · How do dental implants work? · Dental FAQ
Your next step
Call first, and tell us what you need.
A veneer consultation, a second opinion on veneers or crowns, an implant question, or a toothache this morning: from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, or Atlantic Beach, it starts with a phone call. We will tell you what to expect and how soon we can see you.
CJ Henley, DMD, PA3675 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Existing patients can reach our on-call and text line at 904.762.5616. Please don’t send sensitive health information by text, and call for anything urgent.
Related pages
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- Driving distances and times: Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) on OpenStreetMap data, from each named place or intersection to 3675 Hendricks Avenue, calculated October 2026. Times assume no traffic.