Indigo Dentistry Columbia and West Columbia, SC

Columbia and West Columbia, South Carolina

A Columbia Dentist Who Will Not Judge How Long It Has Been

Indigo is a private practice with two offices in the Columbia area, taking new patients at both. You will know what your treatment costs before any of it is scheduled.

  • In-Network 13 major providers and other smaller carriers
  • No Insurance $460 a year plan
  • Two Locations Northeast and West Columbia
  • Your Dentist Dr. McCoy or Dr. Zerener
“I live in Hartsville, SC and I will drive 75 miles to Columbia. Dr. McCoy cares about her patients’ comfort while you’re under her care.”
– Richie E.

Request an Appointment

We Will Call You Back to Confirm a Time

We call you back during office hours. Nothing is booked until you say so.

Add insurance or a note (optional)

Prefer to talk now? Call (803) 736-9991 for Northeast Columbia or (803) 796-9312 for West Columbia.

Referral Program, Through August 31

$50 Statement Credit for New Patients in August

Make an appointment during August and mention it when the front desk calls you back.

Before You Sit Down

This Does Not Look Like a Dental Office

Both waiting rooms were furnished like living rooms on purpose, with coffee, natural light and somewhere comfortable to sit. Our patients find the room a calming way to start an appointment.

The waiting room at the Indigo Dentistry Northeast Columbia office, with navy armchairs, a tall arched window and a warm wood floor
Northeast Columbia
The waiting room at the Indigo Dentistry West office in West Columbia, with gray armchairs, a jute rug and a coffee station
West Columbia

Why People Stay

What Sets Indigo Apart

Indigo works to get every patient the dentistry they need, whether they have insurance, a savings plan or neither. These are the three differences patients write about most.

No Lecture About the Gap

A lot of people walk in having avoided a dentist for years. Nobody here will make you feel bad about it. We take a full picture of where things stand, then work through it in an order that makes sense to you.

“There was absolutely no judgment at all.”

The Cost, Before the Treatment

You leave the first visit with a written treatment plan, the options explained and financing discussed. Patients regularly tell us they knew their exact co-pay a week before the appointment.

“I knew the exact amount of my co-pay the week before.”

Dentists Who Remember You

Dr. McCoy is usually at Northeast Columbia and Dr. Zerener is usually at West Columbia, and the front desk tells you who you are booked with. With only two dentists in the practice, the one treating you already knows what worries you and can plan around it.

“They make me feel welcomed and remembered.”

What We Do

General Dentistry, Start to Finish

Both offices handle routine care and the bigger work, so a problem found at a cleaning usually does not mean a referral somewhere else.

  1. 01

    Preventative Care

    Cleanings, exams, digital X-rays and oral cancer screenings, so small problems get caught while they are still small.

  2. 02

    Periodontal Care

    Treatment for gum disease, from a full periodontal screening at your first visit through to ongoing therapy on a shorter recall.

  3. 03

    Restorative Dentistry

    Fillings, crowns and bridges to repair teeth affected by decay, wear or a fracture.

  4. 04

    Cosmetic Dentistry

    Work aimed at how your smile looks as well as how it functions, planned around what you actually want to change.

  5. 05

    Invisalign

    Clear aligners rather than brackets and wires. Dr. McCoy is Invisalign certified.

  6. 06

    Teeth Whitening

    Professional whitening, with results and expectations discussed before you start.

  7. 07

    Root Canals

    Treatment for an infected or badly damaged tooth so it can be saved rather than pulled.

  8. 08

    Dentures and Partial Dentures

    Full and partial dentures, plus relines, for replacing missing teeth. Both are covered by the savings plan discount.

  9. 09

    Oral Surgery

    Extractions including wisdom teeth, handled in the office by a dentist you already know.

No Dental Insurance

$460 a Year, and the Cleanings Are Already Paid For

The practice runs its own savings plan for patients with no dental insurance, so a cleaning and an exam are not something you have to put off. You pay once for the year and the preventive work is already covered.

  • 20% off most treatment
  • 365 Days of coverage
  • Adults and children

Then 20% Off

  • Composite fillings
  • Extractions
  • Root canals
  • Crowns, bridges and veneers
  • Full and partial dentures, relines and adjustments
  • Additional cleanings
  • Sealants
  • Additional X-rays

We also accept CareCredit if you would rather spread a larger treatment over time. This plan cannot be combined with any other discount or dental insurance.

$460 per adult, per year

$350 per child, per year. Coverage runs 365 days from your start date.

Included Every Year

  • 1 full set of prescribed X-rays
  • 2 dental exams
  • 2 dental cleanings, standard adult or child, or periodontal maintenance
  • 2 fluoride treatments
  • 2 oral cancer screenings
  • 1 emergency exam and X-ray
Ask About the Savings Plan

Insurance

We Are In-Network With Nearly Every Insurance Company

There is very little we do not take, so the names below are examples rather than the whole list. Call or send the form and the front desk will verify your specific policy before you come in.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Delta Dental
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Metlife
  • Guardian
  • GEHA
  • Dentemax
  • United Concordia
  • Sun Life
  • Best Life

and other smaller carriers

Medicare supplement plans. We are in-network with supplement plans from Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. Send us your policy details and we will confirm your coverage and help you use the full benefit.

What we cannot take. We do not participate with Medicaid or with a few federal plans. We would rather tell you now than after you have taken time off work.

Your Dentist

Meet Your 2 Dentists

Both studied at the University of South Carolina before dental school. Each of them spends one day a week at the other office, so the front desk will confirm who you are booked with when they call.

Dr. Mallory Northcutt McCoy, the dentist at Indigo Dentistry in Northeast Columbia

Northeast Columbia

Dr. Mallory Northcutt McCoy, D.M.D.

She grew up in South Carolina and has put many hours into root canal work, so that treatment is handled here rather than referred out.

From
Hartsville, South Carolina
College
University of South Carolina, 2008
Dental School
Medical University of South Carolina, 2012
Then
Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, 2013. Invisalign certified.
Dr. Martin Zerener, the dentist at Indigo Dentistry West in West Columbia

West Columbia

Dr. Martin Zerener, D.M.D.

He earned a Master’s in Secondary Education before dental school, which shows in how much of an appointment he spends explaining things.

From
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
College
University of South Carolina, B.S. and M.Ed.
Dental School
Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2015
Then
Focused on helping patients reach their own oral health goals.

What Patients Say

In Their Own Words

Dr. McCoy has a genuine bedside manner that cannot be taught, and that in itself is so appreciated. I have had three visits thus far, and I am thoroughly pleased.
– Jeanne L.
I hate needles and the drill and let me tell you it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. Indigo is the first dentist office in Columbia where you are not just a patient but also a friend.
– Deborah N.
I felt welcomed from the moment I walked in. The dental assistant and doctor were equally attentive to my needs, everything on my treatment plan was explained to me in detail.
– Lakaymia C.

Your First Visit

What Actually Happens When You Come In

The first appointment is a full workup rather than a quick look, because a treatment plan is only worth anything if it is built on the whole picture. This is the order it runs in.

  1. 1

    You Get Checked In

    Reception walks you through the paperwork and takes your medical history. Nobody rushes this part.

  2. 2

    X-Rays and a Gum Screening

    You have a full series of digital X-rays taken, then a periodontal screening with the hygienist so we know where your gum health actually stands.

  3. 3

    Your Exam

    The dentist examines your teeth and gums thoroughly, asks about your habits and listens to whatever has been bothering you.

  4. 4

    A Plan, With the Cost

    You leave with a written treatment plan, your options explained, financing discussed and your next appointment booked. You will know what things cost before you agree to anything.

A treatment room at Indigo Dentistry West in West Columbia, South Carolina
A treatment room, West Columbia

Where to Find Us

Two Offices, One on Each Side of Columbia

Pick whichever is closer. Both run Monday through Thursday, and West Columbia opens half an hour earlier on Thursdays if you need to come before work.

The entrance to Indigo Dentistry at 121 Alpine Circle in Columbia, South Carolina

Northeast Columbia

Address
121 Alpine Circle
Columbia, SC 29223
Hours
  • Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday to Sunday Closed
Usually
Dr. Mallory Northcutt McCoy, D.M.D.
The entrance to Indigo Dentistry at 113 Medical Circle in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia

Address
113 Medical Circle
West Columbia, SC 29169
Hours
  • Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Friday to Sunday Closed
Usually
Dr. Martin Zerener, D.M.D.

Before You Call

Frequently Asked Questions

Still not sure? The front desk is happy to answer a question without booking you anything. Call (803) 736-9991 for Northeast Columbia or (803) 796-9312 for West Columbia.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes, at both offices. Send the form and the front desk will call you back to get you on the schedule.

What if I have not been to a dentist in years?

That is a large share of the people who walk in, and it is not something you will be lectured about. We start with a full picture of where things stand, then work through it in an order that makes sense.

Do you take my insurance?

Almost certainly. We are in-network with nearly every insurance company, so rather than check a list, send the form or call and the front desk will verify your specific plan before you come in. The one thing we cannot take is Medicaid, along with a few federal plans.

What if I do not have dental insurance?

Our in-office savings plan is $460 a year for an adult and $350 for a child, and it covers 2 cleanings, 2 exams, 2 fluoride treatments, 2 oral cancer screenings, a full set of X-rays and an emergency exam, with 20% off most other treatment. Coverage runs 365 days from your start date. It cannot be combined with dental insurance or another discount. We also accept CareCredit.

Will I know what it costs before you start?

Yes. You get a written treatment plan with your options and the cost, and we go through financing before anything is scheduled.

How often should I come in?

Twice a year for most people. Patients being treated for gum disease usually come four times a year, and we will explain why if that applies to you. Children should be seen by their first birthday or when the first tooth appears.

Are dental X-rays safe?

The office uses digital X-rays, which carry less radiation than you already get from a normal day outdoors. They show cavities, infections and bone loss that an exam on its own cannot.

Which office should I go to?

Whichever is closer. Dr. McCoy is usually at Northeast Columbia on Alpine Circle and Dr. Zerener is usually at West Columbia on Medical Circle, and each of them spends one day a week at the other office. Pick the office you want on the form and the front desk will confirm who you are booked with when they call.

Accepting New Patients

Get on the Schedule at Either Office

Send the form and the front desk will call you back during office hours to find a time that works. Nothing is booked until you say so.

Request My Appointment

Or call (803) 736-9991 for Northeast Columbia, (803) 796-9312 for West Columbia.