Christopher Nichols, DDS

San Francisco, United States

4.6

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20 reviews

By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 415-661-3989
Website:
cnicholsdds.com
Address:
1539 Taraval St Ste 201, San Francisco, CA, 94116
b/t 25th Ave & 26th Ave
Parkside
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
180 ftTaraval & 26th Ave
660 ftTaraval & 24th Ave
800 ftTaraval & 28th Ave
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By Appointment Only
Yes
Accepts Insurance
Yes

Today

Today 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Open now
Local time (San Francisco) 08:04 Monday, 30 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

My practice specializes in General Cosmetic Dentistry in a comfortable setting. My services include preventive care, cleanings, children’s (pedodontic) care, quality cosmetic fillings, quality cosmetic crowns, beautiful cosmetic veneers, periodontal (gum) care, Nitrous Oxide sedation, precise root canal therapy, beautiful dentures and comprehensive dental reconstruction. My office also partners with oral surgeons and periodontists to deliver great fitting and feeling implant services. We strive for pain free positive patient experiences and long term relationships.

I also have once monthly Saturday appointments for Dental Care and teeth cleaning.

History

Established in 1988.

After finishing University of the Pacific Dental school here in San Francisco I associated with dental offices to gain knowledge and experience. Once I had felt confident to run a practice I decided to settle on San Francisco as a place to work and live. I used to live at 23rd at Vicente and noticed my building being constructed. I liked the design and convenience of city transportation. In 1988 I opened my practice and have not looked back. San Francisco is my birthplace and the birthplace of my father. The city is, in my heart and mind the birthplace of new ideas, openness and forward thinking. I couldn’t be in a better city to practice the profession I am passionate about.

Meet the Business Owner

Christopher N.

Business Owner

*Graduated from University of San Francisco with a B.S. Biochemistry 1982

*Graduated from University of the Pacific Dental School 1986

*Dental License obtained 1986

*Practicing since 1986

*Opened Private Practice On Taraval Street 1988

*My interests are varied into travel, literature, periodicals, golf, distance cycling, cooking, theater, creative arts, cultural and musical events

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20 reviews of Christopher Nichols, DDS

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Great work, and an enjoyable experience, or at least as most enjoyable going to any dentist can be.
Place rating: 5
Burlingame, CA
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.
Place rating: 1
San Francisco, CA
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!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
This dentist is Excellent! I have been going to him for years, and I have recommended several people to him, and they have all referred him to their friends. You don’t get better than Dr. Nichols. So happy to have found him!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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.
Place rating: 1
San Francisco, CA
Attempted to give Dr. Nichols my business based on the amazing reviews here and pleasant descriptions on his website. For once I actually felt like I wouldn’t have a horrible time at the dentist.
Made an online appointment request two days ago, never heard back even though I got an email confirmation that says my appointment request was received.
Waited until the pain kept me up for a full two nights and then waited until they opened and called at 8:05. Got their voicemail saying they would open at 8:00. I can forgive that since it was very close to opening time. Waited and called at 8:10 just to check and got a lady at the front desk.
Explained that I was looking for a new dentist and my wisdom teeth are coming in, one is partially erupted and I think that it’s become infected.
The lady informed me that they couldn’t help me and I’d need to call an oral surgeon and not Dr. Nichols.
From what i’ve read, Dr. Nichols is amazing but clearly according to his front desk staff he doesn’t do dentistry.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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.
Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA
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!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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 :)
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Based on Unilocal 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.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I am not going anywhere else! It’s really hard to find a good dentist in this city. I went to him based off Unilocal 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!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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?
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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.
Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
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.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Most people choose a dentist from a friend’s referral, and hey that’s what Unilocal 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.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
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