He was our dentist for decades (until we had to move out of state). Listens, has all the latest toys, provides excellent care, great staff (for treatment and front desk both), great office hour options, even a decent place to lock up your bike in front. read more

Dr. Nichols had been excellent, Very pleasant to talk to for many years! But this time I bad experience: the front receptionist (a Chinese woman) was not a pleasant person. She told me: "If you don't like what is happening here, you can leave and go somewhere else." All because she didn't like what I said (to another person making the appointment) that I would pay (repeated over five times) for the new patient I referred to Dr Nichols. I responded to the challenge: "OK! I never you again! Let me say goodbye to Dr Nichols." She went in to see Nichols, and I waited at the front. She then told me Dr Nichols had two patients waiting. I sat outside in the hallway and waited for about 15 minutes. Then I left. I sent a message to Dr Nichols about what happened above, saying it was not the non-owner's business to tell me to leave. As I was leaving, she slammed the front door and shouted "Goodbye." Because of this, I would never see this person ever again! read more

Finding Dr Nichols has been such a blessing! I do not dread going to the dentist anymore, and now all my kids go to him as well. They are not scared, and he has a great way that calms them even when filling their cavities! Love love Dr. Nichols. He is a local and neighborhood gem! Bonus is easy parking around the office. read more

I just had a giant Broken back tooth pulled today.It was 100% Pain Free!!! I was Horrified to do it. Dr Nichols is By FAR the Best Dentist I have ever seen in 55 years!!! If you are a Chicken as I WAS you will be very happy. He has the best bedside manner and his Technique is Unbeatable. I am actually looking forward to going back. My new WHITE smile is going to be a Phenomenal. If I could give 10 Stars I would!!! read more

Have you ever heard someone say they love their dentist?!? No? Well, here is the first. Dr. Nichols is very attentive and really cares about your needs. I have a massive amounts of anxiety due to previous horrible experiences and he talked me throughout the entire thing. Nitrous oxide didn't hurt either ;) The office is small but super clean and pleasant. The assistants are just as great. Having it five minutes from home doesn't hurt either!! Great dentist. Great office. read more

Most people choose a dentist from a friend's referral, and hey that's what Yelp is all about. But imagine what it would be like if you sold dental equipment and worked with hundred's of Bay Area dentists. Now imagine that your equipment is a tiny camera that shows the details of a tooth magnified 25 to 50 times on a high resolution monitor. Yes, I did that for 3 years and got to see the details "up close and personal." So I didn't need a referral, I could judge for myself! I choose Dr. Nichols, and I am glad to refer him. read more

My family and I have been going to Dr. Nichols for as long as I can remember. So after years of experience with Dr. Nichols and his associates, they have made my experience with dentists as great as visiting a dentist can ever be. He offers insightful information at every visit regarding the status of your teeth and the entire staff is very personable. Personal anecdote: When I was younger, he use to give out toothbrushes with his name on it and I use to scratch off the Nichols D.D.S off and I would have my own personal toothbrush with my name on it....:) Keep up the great work Dr. Nichols and I'll see you in a few days! read more

Wow. Great experience both times. Very easy going guy/crew. Very thorough in his work. He takes the time to explain what needs to be done and during procedures explains what's he doing. Always assuring I don't feel any pain. read more

Sister recommended Dr, Nichols to me when I told her I needed a tooth to be extracted. Meet him . friendly, relatable man, who took care of my extraction and advised deep cleaning plan going forward. Well COVID 19 came along. When he was set to reopen my money got funny and I had to cancel those appointments. Was biting down on some fried chicken when my front tooth cracked and spit into two pieces could feel it way up into my gums. Could not put any pressure at all on it. Called his office ASAP . They got me in the next morning and he was able to resin it up smooth it out within an hour. I was able to bite and chew just in time for my birthday. Thank you Dr. Nichols! read more

Dr. Nichols and his staff are absolutely wonderful! I needed a device made at the last minute before a trip. My regular dentist's lab isn't fast enough, and after calling around, I found Dr. Nichols. I will now continue with him as my regular dentist. He is kind, thoughtful, precise, gentle, and professional with a great sense of humor. I am so thankful I found him. I highly recommend his practice! Oh, their lab is great as well. They finished my device, and it feels and looks fantastic! read more

I went in as new patient but the next available appointment for teeth cleaning was not until October and needed a wisdom extraction, so found another dentist. As of now, all of my work has been done. There was nothing but x-rays taken when I visited Dr. Nichols and now I have a estimate from my dental insurance to pay 10% of a root canal? No work was done, absolutely nothing was done except x-rays... beware, of what your getting yourself into when visiting this facility. I guess when you have to pay rent in SF during a pandemic, you have to do what you have to even if it means losing potential future patients. read more

I know everyone loves their dentist and raves about them, thinking they are the most awesomest dentist on earth... but they're wrong unless they're a patient of Dr Nichols. Friendly staff, very comfortable setting and free parking. Out of the dozens of dentists I've been to, Dr Nichols is seriously the friendliest and gentlest of them all. I believe they have an introductory special for $90 that includes full x-rays, teeth cleaning and other dental stuff. Did I mention free parking? read more

Been coming here ever since I moved to SF & wouldn't think of changing..... Teeth cleaning is extremely thorough & I never walk away feeling like they missed something.....or w/ a bloody mess of a mouth. BIG SHOUT OUT TO JOE....NO ONE touches these pearly whites but Joe - no one!!! It takes a special hand to be harsh enough to really clean, clean, clean, but gentle enough to ensure I can eat dinner w/out excruciating pain (and we've all had those experiences!) Joe - YOU ROCK!! Plus, he sings Show Tunes to me while he's cleaning & not everyone will do that, you know. So far, we've enjoyed Jersey Boys, Avenue Q & Rent. I've also had quite a number of old fillings replaced to white (b/c I'm a priss-pot & just THAT VAIN) & have been extremely pleased - shots are never a treat & Dr Nichols makes it as painless as possible Staff is super-laid back & friendly....easy to work with & the office is easy to get to....plenty of parking & if you're not driving, it's also right off the L-line read more

Have been going to Dr. Nichols for over 20 years. Both Dr. Nichols and his staff are good and competent. Never had a negative visit at his office. Will miss him when he finally retires. read more

Based on yelps for this business, I decided to try it and glad I did!. My insurance carrier was out of network but finding a dentist whom you feel comfortable is more important. I was greeted by Dr. Nichols with care and patience. Asking me what I'm afraid of, etc and really LISTENING to any of my concerns. Lastly, I don't know the lady's name whom ended up cleaning my teeth but she came out of UCSF and it showed! She took a whole hour just to clean my teeth. I know that sounds bad but really my teeth are in excellent shape. She asked me if I had any sensitive areas before she began and I mentioned where it was and when it was time for her to clean around that area, she noticed I was getting uncomfortable. Like magic, she got a q-tip, added a little "numbness juice" to that area, and proceeded. She got to do what she needed to do and I didn't feel a thing :)....lovely. This office has it down. Last but not least, after my insurance paid the bill, my responsiblity was $16. I can't be that. I found a dentist that I feel comfortable with and I wasn't ripped off by this office visit as compared to my prior dentist which is why I left. Great value and great service. read more

A cozy dental office with the cleanest equipment and nicest staff. I took advantage of the promotion they had for teeth cleaning. Being relatives with a dental surgeon assistant, when I noticed the price I though this was nuts. $89 for x-rays and teeth cleaning? Well, yes, and not a bad one. Quite the greatest one ever yet. I arrived a bit late and they still took my x-rays (a total of 18, not the regular 6 set) which didn't hurt a bit. Sometimes the little things they stick in your mouth can hurt but the dental assistant was fast and bent them for comfort. Dr. Nichols himself said hi and then I was re-directed to the hygenist. She took her time cleaning my teeth. It's an odd feeling to have someone else floss your teeth. No cavities and I got a referral to get my wisdom teeth yanked out. If you don't have dental insurance, are new to the city, and don't know where to go, want (but can't) afford the expensive prices of a dentist, go here! They did a great job with me, I'm sure they will with you too. It's kind of hidden but I highly recommend it. They will forward my x-rays to the other place to get my wisdom teeth yanked out. I'm unemployed and this was the best offer yet. Don't let your teeth rot and then end up paying more than you want to fix the damage. Just some words of advice from someone who isn't a dentist but hears quite a lot of talk about them. read more

Gloves, floss, Xrays and all things exciting...this place is awesome. As a former dental professional, I'm a big fan of this place. Dr. Nichols and his staff, including the hygienist, have been professional, honest, and gentle in their approach to dentistry. Clean office. Easy parking. They have a new patient special which is not your run-of the-mill rip off! It's quite worth it and they are thorough and provide great care. This place is doing it right. I've referred 2 happy patients since. Thank you from the bottom of my teeth :) read more

I was referred to Dr. Nichols by my husband. As a person who has previously worked in dental offices I can attest that he and his back office staff are very knowledgeable and professional. Dr. N gives a thorough examination explaining every detail behind your exam and your x rays. I had a problem tooth which he could have easily charged me for a filling. Instead he recommended a simpler remedy of sensodyne toothpaste and gentle cleaning for the problem tooth. He is very kind and very thorough. Through out my years working in dentistry or my expensive visits to a reputable Marin doctor, I was not provided the wealth of information that Dr. N has given me. Another positive experience was from the hygenist was nothing short of professional and informative as well. She had explained why I was experiencing my dental issues and how I can remedy the constant dental problems that plagued me. My former hygenists would just huffed and puffed at my semi-annual cleanings while they exasperatingly cleaned away. I am a coffee and tea drinker, so I tend to subject my pearlies to horrendous stains. Thanks to Dr. N's care and staff I now have to tools and information (which they have provided) to take care of my oral health for the time being as well as years to come. Come experience the awesome dental care for yourself. read more

Dr. Nichols has been my dentist for over 10 years. I came to him when I first moved her duing college and desperately needed a dentist. Dr. Nichols is very caring and puts his patient comfort first. His staff is also very friendly. I get my teeth cleaned every 6 months and the hygenist is very thorough as well. I would recommened Dr. Nichols and his practice to anyone looking for a friendly and experienced practice. read more

I've been going to him for about a year now wouldn't see anyone else.! My boyfriend's entire family has gone to Dr. Nichols for quite a few years so when I was looking for a new dentist they insisted I go to see him. I have a pretty healthy fear of the dentist and Dr. Nichols and his team goes out of their way to ensure that I am comfortable and relaxed. They have iPods with soothing music ready to rock if you get tired of the sounds the tools make or if they make you nervous. Also--his office is on Taraval, right off the L-Taraval line so it's super accessible. read more

The best dentist. Period. I did not go to the dentist for YEARS and a friend of mine recommended Dr. Nichols. I have been a happy patient for over 5 years now. I commute to see him from down on the Peninsula. If you are looking for a dentist, search no further. He is friendly, thorough and the staff is great. read more

Dr. Nichols and Lee are the best, and are the ultimate dream team. Dr. Nichols is awesome and truly cares. He's precise, gentle, and honest. He gives me great advice on dental procedures and keeps cost in mind. I've had a few other dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists try to upsell me on services, so I've turned to Dr. Nichols for advice. He lets you know what you should or should not spend money on. Lee is awesome as well. She must have a photographic memory, because she always gets everything just right. Their office is really good with billing, appointment reminders, and squeezing you in for an dental emergency. read more

Dr. Nichols erases all the stereotypes about dishonest, greedy, sadistic dentists. I recently moved to SF from out of state so I don't have new dental coverage yet, and was horrified to learn that my lost filling was actually caused by major decay and I borderline need a crown. Dr. Nichols was very up front about the costs, options, and possible outcomes I could expect, and never once pushed me to get the crown instead of a filling. He was blunt (in a good way) about telling me that this filling might only last a year or two, but was super understanding about my lack of insurance and agreed that the filling is the best option for me right now. I'm a pretty anxious patient when it comes to the drill, and Dr. Nichols was great about this part, too. He made sure that I was 100% numb before drilling, and asked me how I was doing throughout the procedure. Despite my anxiety, the experience was definitely the best I could have hoped for. He was thorough, gentle, and eased my nerves from start to finish. Definitely see Dr. Nichols if you want a dentist who actually cares about his patients!! read more

I think it's been 8 or 9 years since my first visit. Seiko and Dr. Nichols are both great!

Dr. Nichols has been my dentist for at least 15 years, possibly more. He is not allowed to retire because no one else is as good with patients as he is. My mom and sister and lately me, too, have very low pain thresholds in the mouth, and he is so sensitive to that. If it hurts, he does everything he can to make sure you're not feeling what he's doing in there. Over the years, he consistently has the best staff, and they are always friendly and remember me and my family. The parking there sucks, but that's the case with the Sunset. You accept it, and budget a little extra time and don't forget to bring quarters for the parking meters. The very worst part about each experience is knowing there's an awesome burrito place less than a block away, and you can't have any because you're either about to go in for a cleaning or just had one. Curses! read more

500 stars! Nichols and his team have been outstanding since I began here as a patient 2 years ago. The front desk crew is remarkably patient & helpful, and Christopher is the most kind and competent dentist I've ever known. I feel so lucky to be a patient here! read more

Amazing service! I am beyond happy with this place! The women working the front desk are very nice and love to help and Dr. Nichols is a great man and is very serious about making sure you get exactly what you need! read more

Would not recommend. Saw an ad and thought it was cheap until I was told I needed unnecessary stuff done. Also scheduled me and learned that Dr. Nichols was out of the office that day and was told to reschedule. Waste of my time! Once I saw Dr. Nichols another day, I was told I needed many things done such as pulling out many teeth, needing a bridge snd some other dental works. Money taker! Made it sound horrific that it really was. Made the best decision ever to go elsewhere and saved all of my teeth from getting any pulled out! read more

Dr. Nichols was very insightful and considerate observing overall symptoms. I was impressed his non-hassle management for my urgent and complicated of my dental problems. He was not trying to take advantages to make it as his own business but just advising short and long terms of solution. The rest was up to my decision. Though, I trusted that following his suggestions would make much better deals for me down the road. I'm glad to find a great dentist like him and would recommend anyone who's new in the area or trying to change. Office is very clean and well organized. Most of all, good energy in and around. read more

Great staff, office and dental care.

super skilled - i trusted him to install a crown without any anesthesia and felt only the most minimal pain for a few seconds. he is very technically oriented and no nonsense, up to date on new approaches but only uses the ones he thinks actually work. really a good clinician - hard to find in this city. read more

I am not going anywhere else! It's really hard to find a good dentist in this city. I went to him based off yelp reviews, and haven't looked back since! I have Delta Dental, and the staff is really friendly and nice in looking up pre-determined prices to see what the insurance will pay and what I would have to pay. My insurance covered the cleaning and xrays. Dr. Nichols is very friendly and nice! For my first appointment he listened patiently and went over everything very thoroughly with me. He is a genuine dentist and his staff are the best! I've already been twice and even though my insurance is going up and I have the option of taking free DMO CRAPPY plan, I'm not going to, it's not worth it! Dr. Nichols is the best! read more

Dr Christopher Nichols is a just the kind guy you want as a dentist, warm, caring, and very proficient. He knows how to make everyone feel at ease, even my mother-in-law with no common language. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Nichols and his staff are the very best!!! I moved away from the Bay Area after being a patient for quite a few years. The staff is professional and friendly. Everyone does a great job. Very comfortable office. Dr. Nichols not only does excellent work but is gentle and friendly with a great sense of humor. What more could one ask for? I'm not only impressed with all of his work but he listens to his patients needs and doesn't try to oversell work that the patient may not be able to afford or isn't comfortable with. He finds a workable solution in those cases. I really miss the office and consider a flight to SFO to visit the office again. It's not easy to find such a great experience. read more

I went to this office a few years ago and I still remember my experience there so this review is long overdue. Dr. Nichols was very kind and the dental assistant who did my teeth cleaning was very attentive and incredibly meticulous. The care and results have been far better than any office that I have been to since. I moved away from San Francisco for a few years but now that I'm back I will be coming to this office whenever I need my teeth cleaned. read more

Everything about Dr Nichols and his team is 1st Class. They are friendly, professional and accommodating. The office is clean and bright. I have never had a bad experience here. Bravo! read more

I have been going to Dr. Nichols for close to 10 years now and I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else. Every member of his staff has been great. Very thorough and gentle and of course, entertaining. Will continue to recommend his services. read more

This is a very good place to go for dental work. My wife and I have seen Dr. Harvey for many years. The addition of Dr. Nichols to the staff is definitely going to continue the high level of service we have known for several years. read more

I had the pleasure of being Dr. Nichols patient for a couple of years. The man is a wonderful, gentle, professional dentist. His work is impeccable and it lasts. He practices within a walking distance from my home. Why did I quit going to him? The woman who runs his front office. She scheduled the 2nd appointment for a crown without checking with the lab, the crown was not there! I live close but one must take time off of work to go to the dentist. She would quote one price and charge more. She took gate-keeping to the extreme, would not leave a message for the doctor when my mouth was bleeding after a procedure. I had to go to another dentist to take care of this and stayed there. Dr. Nichols, if that woman is gone, I want to come back :) read more

I was one of his first patients in the late 1980's The quality of his work has withstood the test of time. My current DDS still makes comments about the quality of Dr. Nichols work. read more