Dr Nick and team were very welcoming and kind. My daughter is excited to come back in 6 months for her next cleaning/ check up!

I switched my kids to First tooth years ago after searching for a local dentist around Del mar and Solana beach area. Dr. Nick and the team are true professionals with a gentle and kind bedside manner. The office is inviting and fun for kids with a waiting game room, bright and airy dental work space, vivid colors and lots of TVs per dental chair to keep the kids entertained and distracted during the dental procedures. He uses kid-friendly language to explain things if the child has any questions. He uses laughing gas and local anesthesia for the majority the dental treatments (if needed). He doesn't practice a full sedation. Dr. Nick is incredibly honest and transparent, he only recommend procedures that are absolutely necessary. i highly recommend him! read more

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Best children dentist experience I had, I'm happy to have found him and have him as Jayden's dentist, they are so good with kids, did all the work without my kid complaining AT ALL!! Thank you! Plus the office is so kid friendly and the staff is very nice. read more

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Dr Nick is the best! Our daughter is the worst patient ever, and Dr. Nick is super accommodating. He is also very honest. Truly a great pediatric dentist. Thanks, Dr. Nick. read more

Dr. Nick and team are the best! They work so hard to make sure my son is comfortable and enjoys going to see the dentist. Highly recommend them for any of your pediatric dentistry needs! read more

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Went in for my daughters first dentist appointment. The scheduling was very easy and customer service was great. When we arrived we were greeted in a friendly and welcoming manner. We were seen very quickly. The doctor is so patient and calm. He showed our daughter all his tools. Took the time to explain to her and made her feel comfortable. This office is very child friendly and it made the first appointment nerves go away very quickly. He answered all our questions and our daughter did so good thanks to the doctor. Would recommend 100% read more

How do I give 10 stars? Dr. Nick is simply exceptional. My daughter is five and has always been very fearful of the dentist. It took me 5 years to convince her and take her to the dentist. Unfortunately, our first visit at a different clinic, was with a dentist from hell. So I already knew coming in to see Dr. Nick that it would be an uphill battle. Dr. Nick went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and explained every step to her. I could not believe how smoothly our appointment went. I wanted to give him a standing ovation after he was done. Thank you Dr. Nick for making her feel so comfortable! read more

Nick and his staff are amazing - we have been coming since 2019! Most importantly my son loves coming to THIS dentist and feels comfortable every time. Thanks Nick & the team!! read more

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Dr. Nick and his team are amazing at what they do. Everyone puts my child at ease while providing excellent dental care. We were just there for my 5 yo to have a filling and it was a great experience per usual. The movies and games to help distract my nervous son are also a major plus! Highly recommend First Tooth. read more

"When can we come back!?!" This was my kids reaction after leaving First Tooth after our first visit this week. They quickly forgot all about their nerves after we walked in and saw how kid friendly everything and everyone was. Dr. Nick and his staff set a high bar for what a pediatric dental appointment should be like and we are so happy we found this office and really wish we had found them earlier. They aren't just kid friendly because they have a great movie selection and treasure chest and tablet waiting room, that is all great but what sets them apart is how everyone in the office is sensitive to the kid's needs and how they are doing throughout the appointment. They genuinely care for each child and strive to make sure the child has the best possible experience. From giving the kids choices of what to watch (2 screens per chair so the child always has a great view of whatever movie they chose) and what flavor toothpaste they'd like, this all helps the kids feel involved, excited, and happily distracted throughout the visit. Dr. Nick is also very involved with the kid's cleaning more than just a quick peek at the end of the cleaning. He explains what is going on with the child's teeth and gives tips on how to best help manage whatever the situation is. The office is extremely clean, modern, and very friendly. I was never upsold any unnecessary procedures my insurance wouldn't cover or asked to spin a Yelp wheel like I was at the previous office we were at, and it was just very refreshing to be around such genuine and ethical professionals. I would highly recommend this office to any parent looking for a warm, fun, caring and quality dental experience for their child. read more

We are very sensitive to the care of our little one and we're so nervous bringing her to the dentist for the first time. We combed reviews and asked for referrals before deciding on Dr. Nick and we're so glad we did! We don't live nearby but the trip is worth it for his calm, caring, gentle demeanor and respectful way of talking to my little one. She's now been 4 times and she has zero hesitations going to the dentist. All we could hope for! read more

Excellent experience! The dentist who saw my son (the owner) was really focused on making my son feel comfortable all the time. The dentist took the time to explain my 4 year old the purpose of each dental tool he was about to use so my preschooler was less nervous. Amazing! My son did not want to leave the office at the end because they made the whole experience so much fun for him, they have movies, toys, and a train on the ceiling! read more

For the first experience dentist, my kids liked it They are kind and patient. the workplace lighting was perfect it was not a small and dark place and everything and everywhere was super clean. read more

We saw Dr. Nick this morning to have a cavity filled for my 3 year old. He was excellent. Personable, told her what he was doing every step of the way, let me hold her hand the entire time. We had a great experience and we think he's terrific. read more

I had the most bizarre experience here. I brought my son in...it was going to be his first dental visit ever, and the receptionist was incredibly snotty and unfriendly, and the dentist said, "I'm the dentist" (okay ‍) when I asked where the bathroom was. Then we get back from the bathroom and we're just waiting and waiting while the dentist and receptionist are just chatting away and completely ignoring us. Meanwhile my son is running around out of boredom and no one says a word to us. So we wait some more and the dentist starts talking about an email from a patient and not in a good way. So strange and obviously there was no way I was going to give them my business. read more

We've had excellent and trustworthy advice from Dr. Nick. He's easygoing, no problems, all his staff are kind and sweet. I trusted Dr. Nick for the last 2 years with my kids and have been very happy. Both my kids like him and his staff. I heard from my neighbor who has two older girls that he's been their dentist for a long time and they loved him too. He's just a relaxed guy who is a Dad of young kids himself. Very chill. read more

Took my 1yr old for his first dental visit and had a great experience. My kids have seen Dr. Jize when they were smaller and glad to have found him! He's very understanding, professional and caring. The staff was great and made us feel comfortable. read more

Wonderful experience for my kids. Office is very clean, has with games on Ipads and movies to watch and prizes for afterwards. Both the Dr. and assistant made sure my kids were comfortable and had very good experiences which was most important to me. They also seem to accept all insurances. Can't say enough good things about him, highly recommend!! read more

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Dr.Nick and Heather are awesome！ We are so glad that we made the right decision switching to First Tooth. My son is 5 and half years old and his last dentist wanted to put him to "sleep" so that she can fix all 6 cavities at one time. We refused that and luckily we found Dr. Nick. Dr. Nick is very professional and super nice to the kids. Instead of putting the little boy to "sleep", he used "laughing gas" and got all the job done beautifully! While fixing the cavities, Dr.Nick explained to my son what he was doing and encouraged him all the time. My son calms down when he felt that he was treated like a big guy. He told us he loves Dr. Nick's clinic and he wants to come here for cleaning too:) Heather is super nice too. She talks with my son and helps him picking good movies to calm him down every time before they do the fillings. As a hygienist, she is very professional and very tender to kids. Besides that, she always wears cute tops with cartoons, which makes kids relaxed too. The clinic is modern and fully equipped. We would like to recommend First Tooth to our friends and families. read more

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Me and my 8-year old can't be more grateful for Dr. Nick! We have been customers for a few years now and are happy to recommend him and his team every time we have a chance! read more

First time visiting and had a wonderful experience! We had been going to a dentist pretty far from our house that the kids loved, but they were different to work with for scheduling and some other minor issues, so I wanted to try somewhere closer to us. The kids did not want to try anywhere new, they love the dentist we went to. But, after their first appointment, they said they were okay changing. Staff went above and beyond to make them comfortable. Office is clean and comfortable. But most notably, the dentist was wonderful! He really took the time to talk to all of us and make sure any questions or concerns were addressed. I felt really confident with his knowledge and am very happy we have a dentist closer now! read more

I started taking my son here when he was two (now three). He loves the train and the TV and of course getting a toy at the end. Dr Nick is approachable, gentle and efficient. All around a great place for your kiddos! read more

Dr. Nick is amazing! My son had a terrible first experience with another dentist but with Dr. Nick, it went so incredibly well, I couldn't believe it. He is so patient. He let my son pick what movie he wanted to watch, then spent a few minutes walking him through the process and what he was going to do, let him touch the tools that would go inside his mouth, etc. I could tell my son felt safe. Separately, I really appreciate how covid cautious he is. Wish I could give him 10 stars! read more

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My kids love coming here! They love watching the screens above during their cleanings. Dr. Nick has great chair-side manner and the office is clean and tidy! read more

Amazing! Dr. Nick and his staff are wonderful. We found First Tooth via our insurance website and we're so thankful for that. Dr. Nick speaks to his patients in a calm reassuring manner. Our daughter(3yo) had never visited a dentist before and she felt right at ease for her first visit. We had to go back for some follow up work and they were so patience with us while we worked through the procedure. I feel confident in his work and suggestions as our Dentist, he'll do what's best for your child. The office is the perfect combination of cleanliness, kid friendly vibes and a professional space. -just a little side note: we live near UTC, it's only 18mins and 1000% worth 'the drive' read more

Dr. Nick is amazing. The best of all he is honest and a great dentist. I take both kids there and will take them there as long as I can. The office is beautiful too. read more

Took my very anxious 5-year old daughter in for cavities... she had 4! She was panicked and so stressed about it... so was I! Dr. Nick and his team handled her so well! They were calm, patient and so kind! She hardly flinched! I'm so impressed, and wouldn't think to take my children anywhere else! His office is clean, and kid friendly too! It's actually relaxing. I will recommend Dr. Nick to everyone I know. read more

We are happy to find doctor Nicholas for our 5yo. To our surprise, he was able to do all the dental work to kid without general anesthesia. Something what other dentist believed is not . His staff and office are great too. Thank you very much , we are highly recommend this place if you are looking good pediatric dentist for your child. read more

Dr Nick was fantastic! He greeted us at the door, showed us all the fun things in the office and slowly and calmly showed us all the tools he would use. His energy and demeanor is everything you'd hope for a pediatric dentist. It was my daughter's first dental check and while she's great about this kind of thing, she definitely felt more comfortable because of his extra care and effort. Knowing she loved mermaids, he even went to get her a special extra prize. The office was spotless and assistants friendly. My daughter loved the experience and prizes so much she is already looking forward to her next appointment in six months. I am so happy to have my daughter under his care now. Also appreciative they are still taking covid precautions. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Nick is an excellent pediatric dentist that is thoughtful and talented at building trust and rapport with kids. My 3 year old daughter recently fell on her scooter and cracked her tooth. Dr. Nick was very thoughtful considering and weighing the different potential treatment options and walked us through them in detail, gathering a second opinion and sharing a pros and cons list he jotted down so we could follow how he arrived at his recommendation to extract the tooth. He also showed a lot of heart as he guided us through the process and was careful to take care of both the tooth and my daughter's emotional state. Ultimately she took it like a champ with Dr. Nick's support and we're recovering well and grateful for a recommendation and job very well done by Dr. Nick (and his colleague Jasmine). read more

If you've got a concerned little first timer this is the place to go! Dr. Nick is amazingly patient and talented. My boy was terrified just by the chair leaning back and the mask on his face lol but he and his staff managed to calm him down and persist in getting the work done. Dr. Nick's level of patience and communicative skills astonished me. His work was as careful and thorough as it gets. In the end, my boy said it was a good day! He didn't feel any pain the day they removed his tooth nor the next 2 days. His spacer doesn't bother him at all. He never even used ibuprofen and has no fear of going back now!! read more

The team at First Tooth has such a great approach with kids and provides quality care. Highly recommend.

My daughter has been going to First Tooth Pediatric Dentistry for a few years now. We absolutely love Dr. Jize. He's very patient, honest, thorough and gentle with my daughter's teeth. Highly recommend this dentist for children! read more

Ok this review is long over due and important for any sandwich, Gen X parent. My daughter has a daughter, yes I claim the title "Glama" proudly. However this story begins with recently having to do 7 crowns on my elderly father with Alzheimer's. His caregivers were not well versed with his dental hygiene and even though he forgets many things, he finds his way to the chocolate. So this became my mission for my family to get their dental health under control and on the right path. I will review my Dad's dentist separate and my husband's separate as well but this is for Dr. Nick. My own daughter I spent years and money in braces and because of her past horrible pediatric dental experiences as a child, continue to hen peck her about her dental care, worrying when the day comes that she learns you can't afford to NOT take care of your teeth. I'm still trying to reach her and get her over her fears, I would review her old dentist in Florida, but that was years ago, he may not even be alive. I don't really like to bash businesses but rather give direct feedback in person. I like to guide fellow Yelpers on what I know is tried and true and what is a good experience... But my Beautiful Precious Baby Granddaughter when it comes to her, I became a bull-dozer to make sure she made it to the dentist. And this is why I chose First Tooth and Dr. Nick. He is so down to earth, loves and glows over his own young children, adores and respects his wife in conversation who he attributes many of the great amenities in his office to her. AND, drum roll here, was able to communicate with my millennial daughter and educate her on what to do and look for with raising and caring for her own baby's mouth and dental health. It was Dr. Nick's philosophy and story he tells when he was studying at UCLA that touched me. He volunteered with a mobile dental clinic and treated a young boy in a low income part of town and educated him on how to care for his dental health after fixing his problems. This boy now a young man sought him out and came to him years later as Dr. Nick was finishing his doctorate, older and thankful he told Dr. Nick how he had maintained good dental health while other kids not as lucky we're going though all sorts of dental issues and could not afford care. Dr. Nick then decided pediatric dentistry was definitely for him. If he could help teach what to do and how from the very first tooth he could help generations avoid the cycle of costly dental care, pain and lack of function. I could not help but agree with this. You will find Dr. Nick is not about how much he can get and do but how much he can educate, show and tell for a better dental future of his patients. I guess that appointment was more for my daughter and he did communicate well, but as you can see my granddaughter enjoyed herself as well and they managed and got her through the exam expertly and efficiently -- how does one do that when they are so young, to me it would be like herding cats but Good job Dr. Nick and Heather, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If we could only get my daughter in the chair.... I wouldn't be able to stop gabbing for sure. See you in six months or sooner if I am allowed to attend after my daughter reads this haha. read more

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Very professional, great doctor, super kind and caring with Awesome stuff. My kids are really looking forward to there next visit. Thank you read more

My 18 month old just LOVED the office and Dr Nick. She sat in the chair all by herself and let him brush her teeth, floss and do fluoride. (Sorry Dr. Nick she bites) she loved Nemo on the TVs through out the office and all the colors and decorations. It's a very very clean and kid friendly office. I would 100% recommend Dr Nick and First Tooth Pediatric Dentistry to anyone with kids! I wish I could go there Thanks Dr Nick.. Piper and I will see you in 6 months! read more

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Dr Nick is the Best! My child loves going to the dentist who loves going to the dentist?? We moved but still drive over one hour to first tooth dentistry because they are amazing read more

Dr Jeez is just amazing, our second visit in with my 3 year old and again I am blown away by how professional this place is. My little one was tired and cranky . Dr Jeez and his assistant Heather were exceptional, they worked around him and did everything to calm him down. Dr Jeez provides helpful advice based on his experience with kids and his own children as well. I just feel this clinic is beautiful and modern with a state of the art approach to pediatric care. It is also so personalized and the doctor remembers specifics about you and your child. So comforting, I highly recommend it to all parents. read more

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We didn't have to wait to be seen, which was great. Before the kids got started they showed us around so the kids would be comfortable. The dentist usually isn't a fun experience for kids but after we left my girls had such a great time, they asked to come back tomorrow. We will keep the kids going to this dentist. We just loved the office and nice dentist and hygienist/assistant. read more

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Dr Nick is an incredibly patient and kind dentist! I would know since I've had to take my 7 year old to several over the past years. She can be fearful and uncooperative but he handled it like a true professional unlike the last dentist who asked us not to return because she kept biting accidentally. He is thorough and has made some great suggestions in keeping her teeth healthy. He recently checked my three year old and he left the office saying "I really like Dr Nick." Both of my kids are happy to go to the office which has amazing LEGO displays, IPads and all the current movies to keep the distracted. I'm so grateful to have finally found such a great dentist and team! Mr. Mike who does the x rays is also pretty amazing and patient. Finally no more tears!!!!!! read more