I love Dr. Nelson! She is very gentle and thoughtful and you get to see her and only her every time you go in. She does not try to sell you what you do not need...um, like crowning teeth that don't really need to be crowned. She is very honest and is a good dentist. After a rough time with a root canal I had to have done she called me on the weekend to make sure I was OK, I love that she takes her patients very personal. Her staff is also very friendly on & off the phone. read more

Dr Nelson and staff are amazing! My family and I have been seeing her for over 20 years. I recently had a crown repaired. Since I have a little dental anxiety she always makes sure I'm calm and completely numb before the procedure begins. Extremely happy! The dental hygienist, Chloe, that Ive been seeing for many years, is wonderful. She is so thorough that my over all dental health has greatly improved over the years. read more

Had a cleaning and an exam. The front desk staff, hygienist and dentist were professional, courteous and skilled. Highly recommend.

Very rude dental hygienist that was unprofessional and very rough when doing teeth cleaning.

I highly recommend Dr. Nelson and her staff. My husband and I have been their patients for 14 years. They are all consistently professional, caring and thorough. I have referred friends to Dr. Nelson's office and wouldn't hesitate o sing Dr. Nelson's, hygienist Chloe's and the whole crew's praises. read more

My second visit so far and I am extremely happy that I started coming here. Sheryl Nelson and her staff are top notch. The personal care that is give at this facility is amazing and much better than I received at my last dentist down the street. I will be returning! read more

Great dentist. She explains what needs to be done and what she is going to do to prepare the patient. Her injections are almost pain free. Very personable. Her staff is also great. Highly recommend this office read more

Friendly, caring staff. Professional yet inviting office. Dr Nelson took extra time to make sure my dental procedure was just right. The definition of painless dentistry. read more

Everyone was so kind, I had a lovely experience and great quality of care by Dr. Nelson. They were also able to accommodate a schedule change easily. I look forward to my next visit. read more

Scheduled my first appointment for a teeth cleaning. The dentist was really nice and thorough. Office was clean and easy to find parking. Only hiccup was submitting my information prior to the appointment. They reached out one business day prior to my appointment to collect additional information. They required this information within a few hours to keep my appointment that had been scheduled for over a month. Disappointed with the customer service aspect on this but ended up being happy with the dentist. Would recommend. read more

Great attention to detail and quality in care. I felt like I was in the hands of a true expert who has a passion for health with Sheryl. Highly recommend! read more

Great dentist who cares about her patients health. She's very good at explaining things

The dental hygienist Chloe is so sweet and spent so much time making sure my teeth were perfectly clean! The x-ray tech was extremely kind and gentle and of course the doctor was very thorough and intelligent. Very glad i chose this dental practice! read more

Dr. Nelson and her staff are wonderful. Friendly, professional, COMPLETELY trustworthy and extremely gentle. My family and I have been patients of Dr. Nelson's for about 20 years and we recommend her constantly to friends and other family members who are looking for a dentist. read more

I was referred to Sheryl Nelson DDS for a crown. While doing the initial examination, she talked with her dental assistant about a movie they both saw, and didn't ask me any questions about my teeth. She applied the anesthetic injection and left the room. When she returned 30 minutes later, she was still talking with her dental assistant, didn't check to see if the tooth area was numb enough, and began to drill right away. I immediately groaned loudly from pain and dug my fingernails into the seat of the dental chair. She quickly said: "You need sedation dentistry for your dental anxiety." which shocked me because I don't have dental anxiety. She referred me to a colleague who would charge $3500 cash for 2 appointments which required no food for 18 hours before the 1st appointment; heavy-duty prescription oral sedation 1 hour before the appointment; someone to drive me to-&-from the office; someone to stay with me for the rest of the day in case there were dental/medical complications; and waiting a month for the new crown to be made and applied at the 2nd appointment. I didn't schedule an appointment because I don't have dental anxiety. I went to a dentist highly recommended by a trusted friend. This dentist was friendly, listened attentively, took a thorough history, said I did not have dental anxiety, and provided excellent service. In summary, Dr. Nelson was arrogant, inattentive, insensitive to the needs of dental patients, and provided below standard of care. read more

Such a great staff and Dr. Nelson is the best. I always enjoy my visits...yes, that's right, I actually enjoy going to see my dentist and her staff! read more

Dr. Nelson is an excellent dentist. She is caring and has great attention to detail. She always strives for the very best outcome.

Both Dr. Nelson and Chloe are excellent at what they do. Malana on the front desk is great at communication. I am a new patient and have nothing but good things to say about this team. Highly recommended! read more

Great Dentist in Encinitas. They take all types of insurance. Easy to make appointments.

Dr Nelson does good work - and this is based on many years of seeing dentists. Sadly I have soft teeth and a strong bite. Dr Nelson just completed a crown and is working two implants. Happy with her work and cheerfulness. read more

This is my second visit and I couldn't be happier with the service and how carefully they work. The receptionist explained all my insurance policy. The best part was that I was able to schedule an appointment the next day. Extremely happy I picked this place. read more

Wonderful dentist and staff. Dr. Nelson was so careful and caring! She was recommended to me by a friend and I am recommending her to my friends and family!! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Nelson for various dental procedures for over 20 years. She is very compassionate and gives options for treatments, if necessary. I never had the jitters knowing I had an upcoming appointment with her. She's the best! Her staff is ways in a friendly mood which puts you at ease. Now, I need a bumper sticker that says "I love my dentist." read more

Probably the best dentist I have had in 71 years! Dr. Nelson is so patient, informative and professional. You can tell her staff loves being there, they all work so well together. Meanwhile, Dr. Nelson did a crown and the work was beautiful. I am going to go back to her for more work on my teeth. read more

Very friendly staff. Thorough and definitely not pushy. She did a great job on the husbands teeth as well. Glad we found her!

I am such a wimp when it comes to dentists, doctors and the like.. I came for a cleaning and found out I needed a filling replaced and had a cavity. The day I came back I was so nervous, visibly shaking, and Dr. Nelson and Tanya were so patient and understanding and went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and that we went at my pace. Selena at the front desk is a sweetheart also :) They have gained my trust fully and I will not be going anywhere else. read more

I moved from the Bay Area to Encinitas at the height of the pandemic and thank my lucky stars to have found such a great dental team nearby. I have only visited them once so far, however I often rely on my first impressions as they tend to be right! Dr. Nelson was very professional, thorough, and caring. Her assistant Tanya (sp?) was equally considerate and careful! read more

Switched to Dr Nelson nearly 7 months ago. Signed up for their prepaid dental services program which includes basic dental needs plus discount on additional services, if needed. Dr Nelson and her associates are friendly, competent and quick to answer any and all questions. They provided excellent personal services making it a pleasure to go their office. read more

It was my first time seeing a dentist for a while. I had a great experience with Dr. Nelson. She is very thorough and not pushy to upsell me on anything. Refreshing to find a dentist looking in your best interest. So glad our family found her. Definitely recommend and coming back. read more

I'm a new patient and I'm already in love! Last week I had a dental exam and teeth cleaning, and today I had old fillings taken out and new ones put in. I'm extremely pleased with all of these services. Dr. Nelson is a skilled dentist, and her warm demeanor makes you feel at home. Her assistant Tanya is lovely as well. Highly recommend!!! read more

Very thorough and very nice! Office is small but clean. Staff friendly. Dr. Nelson cleaned my teeth and they feel great!

I have to give a shout out to Dr Sheryl Nelson! no one likes to get their teeth drilled... I usually find myself white knuckling it on the chair.. But I have never been more comfortable in a dentist chair before! Dr. Nelson gave me two new crowns and the whole process was comfortable. Even getting the novocain was painless. She is gentle, efficient and a perfectionist. I have 2 beautiful new teeth! Thank you Sheryl for such a great job and helping me not be scared for a dental visit in the future. Highly recommended. read more

Dr Nelson and her staff go beyond the scope of any dental office I have been to. Front office goes the mile with our Insurance and when I have to get work done on my teeth Dr Nelson always is gentle. Thank you for making my dental experience always a 5 star. read more

Dr. Nelson and the entire staff are amazing, thorough, attentive and professional! Very fortunate & grateful to be a patient

I need good dental professionals and Dr Nelson is a great one. I tried several other dentists before finding her. She has called me on her day off to check up on my work. She and her staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty on many occasions. Just one example, she called around to oral surgeons and got me in at 5:00 PM on the day before I was flying out of town. Kids seem to like her also. So drive Solana Beach sit back and relax your troubles will soon fade. Mike read more

Our family loves this dental office! Dr. Nelson is so friendly and also great with my young daughter. The lady at the front desk is so nice and helpful and such a joy to speak with on the phone. I've never had any trouble getting an appointment when I need one. I highly recommend this dental office! read more

Dr. Nelson is the best! My daughter has been seeing her for 3 years and it has been a wonderful experience from the front desk to the dental chair. She is a gentle and caring professional. read more

I hate going to the dentist, so it takes me a long time to find one that I like. Dr. and her staff are outstanding. They are friendly, professional (no cosmetic upsell, which is a pet peeve), and do great work. The best dental practice I've patronized and it's not even close. read more

If this review were based solely on the performance of Dr. Nelson and her hygenists on staff then easily would give her a 5 star rank. However, after spending thousands of dollars at her office I received a rather snarky comment attach to a bill less than $40 which was sent to my office and made reference that I was a criminal for not having satified my debt yet. The true irony behind it was I did not find out about this balance due until I had broken a tooth and had to get in to see a brand new dentist due to Dr. Nelson's limited hours of operation and needed my records sent to the other office. As someone working in the financial realm I too am forced to collect on old balances, however, when these types of unprofessional situations occur it saddens me to no end as it can ultimately lead to the demise of what would normally be a great dentist. read more

I love Dr. Nelson and her staff. She has the nicest front office and the best hygienist as well! I have seen her for years. When my insurance changed, she was willing to sign up for the new plan, and the process was not easy! She sees all of my family members, even my husband who had not been to the dentist for 5 years! When my mother-in-law was in town and developed a tooth ache, she gave her emergency advice and even called to check on her! My teenage son needed an appointment on his day off from school, and the office staff kept him on a cancel list in case an appointment came up, then called us when one did! Beyond all of the extra "customer service" Dr Nelson is a skilled smart talented dentist! We are so pleased! Strongly recommended! read more