Welcome to Nelsen Family Dentistry

Why Choose Us?

Our dedicated and compassionate team cares for families from Chico, CA, and its surrounding communities.

Nelsen Family Dentistry is a family-owned practice, owned by the husband and wife team of Dr. John and Missy Nelsen and joined with our associate Dr. Tommy Farris. We want you to feel confident and cared for from the moment you walk through our door until you leave. We understand going to the dentist isn’t everyone’s favorite way to spend an hour, so we go out of our way to make sure each patient has a positive and comfortable experience. We are committed to blending technology, science, art, and compassion, to build the best foundation for our patients' oral health.

We manage everything from children’s checkups to implants, veneers, full mouth makeovers, Invisalign, crowns and bridges, and teeth whitening! Our office uses the latest in dental technology including laser dentistry, 3D digital imaging and impressions, as well as digital x-rays.

We believe that whatever your dental needs may be, you will be treated with the highest quality dentistry available with the most compassionate, respectful care you deserve.

 

I want straighter teeth

Invisalign brings stealth straightening to you with thin, invisible trays. Nelsen Family Dentistry ’s experience puts a stunning smile within easy reach.

I need a tooth replaced

Dental implants bring the ultimate solution for missing teeth. Our doctors in Chico, CA bring their expertise to direct your implant case at every stage.

I want to improve my smile

Chico, CA’s premier dentists, Drs. John & Melissa Nelsen, & Dr. Tommy Farris, offer cosmetic dentistry options that perfect your smile & restore your confidence.

I’m ready for a cleaning & exam

We’re always looking for new friends to join our family! Even if you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, we’re here to make your visit comfortable and non-judgemental!

 

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What our Patients are Saying

Great exams, cleaning, and bedside (chairside?) manor from the two dentists and numerous support staff who have helped me at this office. Fair cash prices, though to a certain extent you get what you pay for, or so I imagine. Virtually no wait time at my appointments thus far. No issues with the bonding I had done last year. Exams and cleaning were professional and thorough, office is nice, equipment is modern. I'm guessing they truly deserve to have won Best of Chico for the last decade plus.–Signei H. This review was posted on Google

Hands down the best dentist I have ever been to. I was just visiting Chico when I chipped my tooth. Doctor Nelsen was able to get me in the same day and was able to take care of me very quickly. I don't have dental insurance and doctor Nelsen as well as the dental assistant, Shawna, were both beyond wonderful making sure my needs were met financially. The work was wonderfully done and I actually cried happy tears when I left. Thank you so much to doctor Nelsen, Shawna, and everyone else at this practice for taking such good care of me. I'll be returning to Chico just to go to the dentist–Amy C. This review was posted on Google

Extremely impressed and pleased with Nelsen Family Dentistry. Professional and friendly staff. Everything sparkly clean and everyone masked which is important right now because of Covid. Highly recommend them!–Andie W. This review was posted on Google

I always thought all DDS offices were basically the same. Nelsen Family Dentistry is near the hospital, and from the outside I was figuring more of the same. Then I went in and was blown away. Inside is completely updated. Everything very professional, sleek and clean. The staff nice, helpful and friendly.
What really impressed me was the technology. They took my x-rays using a futuristic machine right out of Star Trek. Instant 3D images. No biting down on painful films.
As for treatment, John is a great dentist. He fixed my broken tooth quick and painlessly. Every other time I've had a filling, I've had go back to get more grinding. Not this time...they nailed it in one shot.
I'm actually looking forward to getting my next filling!–Rob B. This review was posted on Google

The staff at Nelson Family Dentistry is absolutely wonderful! I brought my 13 month old in to get familiar with the concept of going to the dentist as well as to have his first few teeth checked out. Misty Nelson was so kind and gentle. She had a playful approach with introducing the instruments. I really appreciated the way she took the time to communicate with my son as well as with me. Her assistant Ruby was so sweet and let him pick out a few “treasures” from the treasure chest post visit. Briar, the dental hygienist is by far the most adorable and and knowledgeable hygienist around. Aside from the staff, the office is clean and all the employees were groomed and uniform. I personally enjoy coming to an office that takes pride in their appearance. We were beyond pleased with our experience at Nelson Family Dentistry. I highly recommend!–Brandi L. This review was posted on Google

 

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