Brent O Nichols,DDS

I’ve neglected my teeth for a while now because I was traumatized from past experiences and did not have it financially to see a good dentist. After experiencing a lot of pain, I decided it was time to look around. After consulting with a couple dentists, third time was definitely a charm. So incredibly grateful for Dr. Nichols. He made me feel comfortable and assured me it was nothing to be scared of. He has a great sense of humor and I really vibed with him. I then made an appointment and I have to admit going into that appointment to get the work done I was super nervous. His assistant was so sweet. She made me feel so calm and I just knew I was in good hands. After it was over, I could of cried because I was so happy and thankful. The whole experience (including the work) was PAINLESS. I have found my forever dentist and they deserve way more than 5 stars!

I need to give Dr. Nichols WAY more than 5 stars. The biggest fear I’ve had my whole life was going to the dentist. Frankly, I’ve neglected my teeth for more years than I want to admit. Many nights I would wake up in pain but still choose to neglect going to the dentist. This past July the pain became unbearable and I had to get some help. My first encounter was with Daria, Dr. Nichols’ assistance. She was absolutely wonderful… very personable and friendly. Made me feel at ease right away. Then I met Dr. Nichols. He’s a gem. He’s thorough, gentle, patient and respects all my concerns and helped put it at ease. I have since gone back to see him twice and will be needing several more appointments in the months to come. I didn’t feel any pain during my visit. Just so sorry I wasn’t introduced to him sooner. Thank you, Dr. Nichols and Daria. I’m your patient for life no matter how far away I am.

Brent is a very good Dentist and has a very professional staff. We just moved to Huntington Beach and after doing some research on Dentists I decided to make an appointment with Brent. The office is small and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Brent explains everything and also give you a plan to keep things healthy and looking good. He is pretty funny also. My whole family goes here now!

This was my first visit to dentist since moving to California. I choose Dr. Nichols based on the reviews I read on Unilocal.I am extremely pleased with both Dr. Nichols and his entire staff. Everyone in the office was a true professional, very helpful and friendly and I did not feel pressured in any way. I would definitely recommend Dr Nichols to anyone looking for a caring highly qualified professional in the Huntington Beach area. This was a very Positive experience for me.

Here’s an update: I moved out of California two years ago but I still travel to OC for my dental appointments. Dr. Nichols is that good! He is honest, effective, and genuine PLUS he and his awesome assistant, Daria, just make the experience enjoyable. How they do that can only be magic.

After 18 years of extremely mediocre dental service in the military, I was very happy to be introduced to Dr. Nichols. His staff was friendly, professional, attentive, and very accommodating. The best part in my opinion was the location. I love to spend time at the beach playing volleyball and swimming in the ocean followed by some great places to eat on Main Street. So imagine my surprise when I found Dr. Nichols dentist office only a couple minute walk from the pier! So far I’ve been there for a cleaning, an exam, and had some whitening trays made. I also hate wasting time, so I really appreciated the zero waiting in the lobby as I was seated immediately in a chair and down to business.

A year and a half later I love them just as much. They don’t overschedule, overcharge or rush you. At my last dentist I started be diagnosed with a cavity I couldn’t feel almost every visit. It didn’t make sense and got expensive. No such problem here. Every staff member is attentive, kind and professional. This office stands out. In fact, please do not come here because I don’t want it to ever get so crowded that it looses its hometown, quality-​service appeal.

I’ve had some terrible experiences with dentists and entodontist lately. I’ve been given the run around every time feeling like no one actually cared about me just the money. I’ve was experiencing extreme mouth pain and after seeing 4 different dentists I still felt anxious and nervous about everything. I finally found Dr. Nicholas on Unilocal and I’m glad I did! He was so kind and caring and I felt like he genuinely cared about me and my mouth. He did a filling on a tooth i had a root canal on the same day. He didn’t use any novacaine and I actually felt nothing which has never happened before, he was so gentle and precise! I’m actually not dreading going back and getting the rest of my fillings done and a crown put on. What made the experience even better was he had a sense of humor which helped the lighten things. I actually left the dentist for the first time in a long time smiling and not feeling nervous! The office is kinda small and not very flashy but the service is awesome and the prices are very reasonable! If your looking for a dentist that is caring and makes you feel at ease this is the guy!

Today I had an implant inserted by Dr. Nichols. I was a bit nervous going in… and didn’t really sleep last night while my mind raced with all the possible things that could occur. This is the first time Dr. Nichols has ever treated me… but I jumped in with both feet! During our consultation several weeks ago, I felt very confident that he was comfortable and experienced with this procedure, so I scheduled the appointment. This morning I was amazed that I was in and out of the office in just over an hour. Dr. Nichols was precise in his assessments and his execution and I felt at ease during the procedure. I experienced some pressure during the first hour following the procedure, but the Ibuprofen I took in the office kicked in and I am very happy and surprised to report that I have not experienced any discomfort at all the rest of this day. I was able to take a long nap this afternoon then followed with a couple more Ibuprofen this evening (before any discomfort could occur). I highly recommend Dr. Nichols and he will treat me for all future dental procedures I may need. If you’re looking for a dentist that can make you feel comfortable; that is honest; and most importantly skilled in his field… this is the dentist for you. Thank you to Dr. Nichols and Daria, his Dental Assistant, for making what I thought would be an unbearable situation more than bearable. I am truly grateful.

HE is awesome. So glad we found him. My 15 yr old daughter told me today after her appt «I like him. He’s really cool. We talked about Hawaii» highly recommend.

A good friend of mine highly recommended Dr. Nichols. It was literally the best advice I’ve ever gotten. Dr. Nichols is fantastic! His fees are reasonable and his dental skills are top notch. I saw Dr. Nichols initially because I had one broken and one cracked tooth. Personally I didn’t think either tooth could be saved. After some x-​rays and a consultation with Dr. Nichols, he got down to work and thankfully he was able to save both teeth. I could not possibly be any happier with his work!
More recently, I talked to Dr. Nichols about doing some cosmetic work on my lower front teeth, which were quite frankly a misaligned mess. Wow… once again Dr. Nichols greatly exceeded my expectations. He built me a custom bridge that looks amazing!
If you are looking for a new dentist, you simply can’t go wrong with Dr. Nichols! I highly recommend him.

I’ve been going to Dr Nichols for 5 years now. He is by far the best dentist I’ve ever been to. He’s very knowledgable and explains everything that is going on and unlike a lot of dentists doesn’t try to convince you to do unnecessary things just to try and get a bigger bill out of you. Both him and his Assistant Daria are very gentle on your mouth. I’d been to the dentist before I found him and my mouth was sore for days afterwards. I haven’t had that problem once here. If you are looking for a dentist look no further. You’ll be impressed.

I actually feel terrible I have never written a review for Dr. Nichols and his staff! I have been going to him for about 6 years — maybe 7 — hahaha — maybe 8? My previous dentist was terrible and highly recommended in the dental community. I kept asking why my gums were bleeding all the time (as did the dental technician) and he never did anything about it. I was brushing, flossing, water-​picking — you name it! Dr. Nichols did laser gum surgery (totally painless) on my whole mouth. He touches me up to this day if he sees something he doesn’t like. He is saving my teeth! He’s done a root canal, tooth extraction and implant and everything was amazing. The root canal didn’t even hurt and everyone says they’d rather have a baby than a root canal ;-0. He explains everything in detail and gives you options. He’s extremely gentle and caring — as is Daria who is beyond belief amazing as well. All of my family and close friends go to him. I don’t have great teeth or gums, but Dr. Nichols is so incredible that I love going for my appointments. Daria is so sweet, caring, gentle and professional. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found them and they are beyond fair on charges. I used to utterly and completely hate going to dentists my entire life. Now I love to go. I’ll be happy to talk to anyone — just call Dr. Nichols and ask for my number. Elaine

Let me just start by saying that I have been to a number of different dentist in the past and Dr. Nichols is by far THE BEST dentist I have ever been to. Him and his staff are knowledgable and extremely friendly. He explains things in a way that doesn’t make you feel guilty for doing certain things (like drinking coffee and «forgetting» to floss) and gives you lots of ideas to help you prevent problems instead of having to fix them in the future. I have always had a fear of visiting the dentist but now I seriously look forward to my visits with Dr. Nichols. Oh and he is funny too! I live in Irvine and drive to Huntington Beach to see him; I would drive farther if I had to! Beyond amazing!

I love that I have found a dentist I can trust. Dr. Nichols is fabulous! He gives a great explanation about what is going on with your teeth and what needs to be done to fix them. He explains if its a must fix or something that can be fixed on your own calender. He has the best equipment that lets you look at your own teeth on the computer screen to see what is going on inside your mouth. He makes sure you are comfortable and pain free. Daria is a wonderful assistant and together they will address all of your dental needs. They are both great and will keep you smiling!

Thanks to his innovative approach of laser surgery to cure gum disease I no longer have an infection on my gum. The procedure was pain free, quick and inexpensive. I was able to get it done while pregnant. Other Doctors told me I couldn’t get it done until the baby was born. They also wanted to charge a lot more and perform a more intrusive type of surgery.
Both Dr. Nichols and Darla his assistant are great people, very friendly, personable and down to earth. Unlike other dentist offices they don’t see $$ signs on people’s mouths. My first consultation was free which made me feel very comfortable with his approach. Before I found him I visited 3 different dentists and by far their service was the best. Don’t get fooled by fancy offices with a lot of staff and expensive dentists, you can get excellent service here.

Recently, while flossing, I had a filling fall out and was really worried about how much it would cost to fix. So after calling around to some well rated dentists Dr. Nichols was the only one that offered a free consultation to check out my tooth before giving me a price.
At the consultation they actually took X-​rays of my tooth to get a proper look at it before deciding anything. Then Dr. Nichols had a look, told me what he thought and told him to let them know if I wanted to schedule an appointment to fix my tooth. He was professional and thorough, all while being friendly and relaxed, making me really comfortable.
The price they quoted me was VERY reasonable, and even though I ended up rescheduling my next appointment 3 times, usually fairly last minute, they never gave me attitude for it, which I appreciated. Also, Daria, his dental assistant/​receptionist, was wonderful! Hopefully I get insurance soon so I can make him my regular dentist!

Another big fan here. Can’t say enough good things about him. My family and I has been going to see Dr. Nichols for a few years now. Dr. Nichols is professional with a relaxed, funny and personable approach. His staff is very professional, and attentive to details. I really enjoy how I get a call reminding me about my appointments, rather than a call telling me that I missed my appointment. As with all dentists, we make appointments so far in the future that they creep up on you, and before you know it, you’ve missed your appointment. The reminder is a great thing.
Dr. Nichols replaced a couple of crowns for me awhile back, and the whole process was comfortable and smooth. The new crowns he gave have never caused any problems. No longer did I have to deal with pain while eating ice cream.
His office is right near the beach, and is nice and relaxed. But don’t let the relaxed atmosphere fool you. This office is outfitted with top of the line technology. From ipods that you can listen to while they clean your teeth, to lasers. Upon talking to Dr. Nichols, I discovered that he uses lasers to work on things like gum problems. Lasers mean no pain!
But for me, the real selling point with Dr. Nichols, is the patience and care he shows towards my wife and son who is eight. I will continue to use him as my dentist, and I have referred many friends. Everyone I’ve referred, still uses him as their dentist.

Dr. Brent Nichols is a very intelligent, down to earth, warm, and caring dentist. You don’t see that too often anymore. After going to the same dentist all throughout my childhood, as an adult I have to admit I got lazy about regular visits. Segway to last year when I started experiencing a lot of mouth pain and constant headaches. Dr. Nichols recognized right away that I had a mouth full of cracked fillings. Rather than scaring me into spending a lot of money doing them all at once, he advised on which ones were more important than others, saying that getting me pain and infection free was priority number one. I like that… particularly since I have family who go to dentists that see dollar signs first. After one root canal, two crowns, and a solemn reassurance that bone calcification in my mouth was not really cancer like some claim online, I feel like Dr. Nichols is someone I can trust… not only with my mouth, but with my wallet.
He’s a soul surfer type with the intellect of a bonafied medicine man… from a family chock full of doctors and dentists. I truly have never felt more comfortable at the dentist. Highly recommend… and he’s conveniently located in downtown Huntington. Ample lot and street parking. His right hand woman, Daria (office manager and Dr. Nichols’ assistant… cleanings, etc) is also warm, friendly, kind, and efficient.
Safe to say: found my dentist for life! :)

Initial impression is capable, friendly, flexible, and local family dental services. As a new patient with an urgent need, they really came through on the schedule. Thank you doctor!