Southtown Dental Care
Matthew Nelson, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Sedation dentistry

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Wednesday: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Dr Nelson and his staff at Southtown Dental Care have been nothing short of amazing. Everyone is accommodating and friendly! The office is professional, clean and the chairs are super comfy! But that’s not what really matters. Affordable, honest and great work are and they are all of that! The couple of 1 star reviews I read sounded bitter and a little fabricated so I chose to try Southtown Dental and I am definitely beyond happy with my choice! 5 stars to Dr Nelson and his staff!

I’ve had tons of work done from Dr. Nelson. I have dental anxiety due to bad experiences with other dentist. When I need major work I opt for Sedation dentistry, so I can be totally out while they do the work, and also they can do the whole mouth at once via sedation. Also, had a crown that cracked from another dentist that was put in a long time ago. Dr. Nelson replaced the crown, and the quality is so much better than the old one. The one from Dr. Nelson looks like a legit real tooth, when you look at it, you cannot tell its a crown at all. Matches the shade of my other teeth perfectly. Office has high end equipment, massage chairs, friendly office staff, nice headphones which is a nice plus as well.

Dr. Nelson and his staff make going to the dentist a very pleasant experience. Always greeted with smiles and treated in a caring, gentle manner. I have been a patient for several years now, and have recommended Dr. Nelson to friends and family. They have nothing but good things to say about their experience with Dr. Nelson and everyone on staff at Southtown Dental Care!

I’m so happy I can write this review now. After trying a couple of dentists in Scottsdale for a chipped tooth, I found Dr. Nelson on Yelp. This was probably 3 years ago. Since then, he is my go-to for any dental work. Whether it’s my cleaning, fillings, crowns, etc… he’s the man! Not only is he the best dentist I’ve ever had, his staff always goes above and beyond to make me feel at home. Brenda, Danielle, Britney, Mayra, Meagan are all sweethearts and super professional. I would recommend Southtown Dental Care to every single person. They’re simply the best!

I had not been to the dentist in 12 years. The staff at Southtown Dental Care is fantastic and very gentle. Dr. Nelson is an excellent, trustworthy dentist. I have a lot of anxiety surrounding dental work and they put in a crown with as little pain and discomfort as possible. I really appreciate their compassion for people with dental anxiety.

I loved going here and will be back! I went in with a pretty horrible toothache on one side. They got me in within 24 hours for my appointment. Once I arrived, they gave me a tour, introduced their staff, and got me into my room. From there, they took X-Rays, diagnosed, and replaced my cavity within a few hours. So smooth and really appreciated that they took my pain seriously!

Dr.Nelson is a terrific dentist and he has a wonderful team. We have been with this practice for almost 50 years.  Dr. Cox, his predecessor,  chose his successor well.  The same care, incredible ability and great “chair-side” manner.  We drive nearly 30 miles round trip because he’s worth the effort.  Many practices are closer, but none as exemplory.  We are with Southtown Dental for the “duration”.  We love you guys and won’t ever go elsewhere!

Love this place. Very professional and thorough. The office is very nice. The staff are lovely. They even have evening appointments. The dentist and hygienist even managed to convince me to wear my night guard by showing me photos and talking it through with me. They are experts in helping patients with behavior change! I would recommend them to any friends or family looking for a new dentist.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Several of my friends and I go to Dr. Nelson now and he is absolutely wonderful. The ladies at the front desk and his assistant are so good, too! They went above and beyond for me and I’m so grateful. Just be honest and tell them what you’re nervous/anxious about and they will take care of everything.

Dr Nelson is a fabulous dentist, his staff and office are nothing less of awesome! Although I dont have a lot of dental related problems its very refreshing to visit his office the 4 months out of the year I spend in Scottsdale and not worry about “upselling me or convincing me to get an unnecessary procedure” I will continue to attend his office and highly recommend you go if your looking for a quality genuine no nonsense dentist you can trust.

I love Southtown Dental Care! I first went here shortly after moving to Phoenix. I chipped a tooth and didn’t have a dentist here yet. I called Southtown Dental and they were able to squeeze me in that day!  The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and the offices are so nice. The dental chairs are massage chairs too which I love. Plus, they worked with my insurance to make my dental work very affordable and stress free. Highly recommend!

If you’ve got to see a Dentist…This is absolutely the VERY BEST place to go! Dr. Nelson has a great way of explaining things…He makes you feel good even when it hurts! Ha ha ha! ….Honestly he is super good at making your Dental Work as Pain Free as possible! And his staff! They are all really kind, caring and genuine. For a Dentist Office this place ROCKS!

I have been going to Southtown Dental Care for over three years as has my entire family and we love Dr. Nelson and his staff.  I have also referred several patients to the practice that have thanked me for the referral.  I have gone to several dentists in the valley and have had some mediocre and some awful experiences with them, yet, I have never written a review for a dentist, good, bad or otherwise until now.  Dr. Nelson is the most competent, thorough, patient and kind dentist I have been too.  I have been more than pleased with all the work I have had done at SDC.  The staff is very friendly and accommodating both when booking appointments as well as arriving at the office for one.  You won’t be disappointed, take it from someone who knows.

Southtown Dental Care provides excellent dental care with outstanding customer service. I’ve been going to Dr. Cox (the previous owner) since I moved to Arizona. Once he retired and Dr. Nelson took over, I was immediately impressed. I loved how there were the same hygienists and office managers. Brenda and Rhonda are awesome and the friendliest of people. Dr. Nelson provides very thorough dental care and really cares about his patients. He is friendly and personable and really knows what he is doing. When I had to get my bonding re-done, I was worried it wouldn’t match the previous work done. I was very impressed with the attention to detail he had and how nice everything looked. I would definitely recommend Dr. Nelson and his staff to anyone who is looking for a new dentist!

First time patient. I went to the office with my 10 month old son as I am stay at home parent. The staff immediate made me feel welcomed with their professionalism and friendly demeanor. The dentist was thorough and charming. And the billing rep was courteous and understanding while giving me options on how to finance the work I needed for my teeth. After sporadically going to different dentists for years. I’m proud to say I found a winner 🙂

I usually call ahead to schedule an appointment for later on yet there staff didn’t hesitate to fit me in the same day i called that i was coming in as a new patient. Right when i walked through the door there staff were super friendly and made me feel welcomed and went out of there way to check me in and make me feel comfortable through the whole process of paperwork and the appointment itself through billing towards the end. Dr. Nelson and his staff were very time efficient throughout my visit and amazing in making sure i didn’t walk out the door with any questions. Definitely going back later on for more treatment and care. Hands down best Dental office I’ve ever visited.

I am so happy that I found Southtown two years back! The staff is absolutely wonderful and Dr. Nelson is a fantastic dentist! Each time I leave feeling that they all really care about me and want me to have the best experience possible! Dr. Nelson even called me to see how I was doing after I had dental work done a couple of months ago. I would recommend them highly to anybody!

Staff was friendly and genuinely engaging more so than I’ve experienced at any other dentist office. They cared about me enough to make sure to adhere to my time constraints on when I needed to leave which I greatly appreciated and usually is not the case with other dentists. Their communication between the hygienist to the X-ray tech to the dentist was flawless. Would highly recommend!

I live and work around Scottsdale and Shea, where I have the choice to go to 15 other dental offices in that intersection alone, 3 of the dentists are in the complex that I work in. However, I choose to drive an extra 20 minutes and go to Dr. Nelson’s office because him and his team are extremely competent, friendly, and professional. They do a great job treating you like a person and make you feel valued as a patient. Their equipment and training is top notch. My experiences at Southtown Dental have been some of the best experiences I’ve had in a medical setting, which is important to me as I also own a medical clinic and pay close attention to those details. I would highly recommend Dr. Nelson and his team to my friends, family, and patients. Thank you Southtown Dental for setting such a great example for the dental/medical profession.

Entire staff professional and customer service oriented.  I went in for both a cleaning and evaluation to  improve my smile which has been a feature of mine I disliked. Dr.  Nelson evaluated me and gave me multiple options to fix. I have visited other Dentist and did not receive options.  I am fixing my smile and finally will be able to smile with confidence.  Thanks to Dr Nelson and his staff.

Amazing Dentist, outstanding staff.  I went a very long time not seeing a dentist because I could not find one I trusted and a dentist who will listen and understand your fears.  I was referred to Dr. Nelson and could not be happier.  I had a lot of work to do – I went under to have all the work done at one time, this helped with all my fears and got me to finally get my mouth back in healthy shape.  Just had my final cleaning after all the work and my gums are already getting healthier and my mouth feels great.  I would never go to another dentist he is by far the best in the business.  The staff is amazing.  The best thing is I no longer fear the dentist and that is huge!

I just had my first appointment at SouthTown Dental Care. Everyone there was absolutely amazing. I tend to get pretty anxious about going to the dentist, especially a new dental office. Rhonda made me feel right at everyone in the office was great to be around and very caring. Thanks again Dr. Nelson and Staff.

i have never been a fan of Dentist in general. I have been going to Southtown Dental Care for almost 3 years. Dr Nelson and Staff are both professional and customer oriented. Everyone is always looking for the best options for a patient. Dr. Nelson has fixed my teeth where I am not embarrassed to smile. I am glad i found the Southtown Dental Care when I moved to Scottsdale.

Highly recommend! No body likes going to the dentist but Dr. Nelson and his staff make it as pleasant as possible. Great work Meagan and Madison! I recently changed dentist to Dr. Nelson’s office and I just figured all dental offices were the same – not the case. I have never been offered a blanket, pillow and headphones while getting my teeth cleaned, not to mention massage chairs! The thing I liked the most was Meagan, Madison, and Dr. Nelson all explained everything they were going to do very thoroughly prior to doing it! Something so simple makes such a difference. Normally I just open my mouth and let them do their thing not knowing what they are doing or constantly have to ask. They have all the details down to make it a pleasant experience.

Excellent!  Dr. Nelson is kind, compassionate and genuinely cares about your health and overall well-being.  The entire staff is equally caring, good-natured and professional.    The whole experience has been wonderful.  I highly recommend Dr. Nelson and Southtown Dental Care.  Any apprehensions or fears about your dental care are transformed by their cheerful dispositions,  smiles and the absolute best in quality care as soon as you walk through their doors

Can’t say enough good things about Dr. Nelson and team. That’s saying something given my first interaction with Southtown Dental Care involved them removing a piece of my head. Britney at the front desk worked to make intake and billing seamless and transparent, and made me feel welcome right from the start. Madison was fantastic in getting me setup for my procedure, ensuring everything was clear and comfortable. Dr. Nelson himself was open and sincere, explaining everything clearly and patiently listening to all my questions. His and Madison’s confident and steady teamwork really put me at ease during the procedure. Everyone was warm, accommodating, and professional from the second I walked through the door.

First time patient. I went to the office with my 10 month old son as I am stay at home parent. The staff immediate made me feel welcomed with their professionalism and friendly demeanor. The dentist was thorough and charming. And the billing rep was courteous and understanding while giving me options on how to finance the work I needed for my teeth. After sporadically going to different dentists for years. I’m proud to say I found a winner 🙂

Just got my teeth cleaned this morning by Megan; who is FANTASTIC, kind, caring, gentle; and taught me how to really floss my teeth properly!   The office staff always smiles & is very helpful, and Brenda is still there too–she’s super knowledgeable and sweet.   I was a patient of Dr. Jerry Cox, who I loved, (who was in this location prior to Dr. Nelson,)  and Dr. Nelson is equally as kind and compassionate; as well as a top notch dentist who knows his stuff!   If my insurance was not accepted here, I would still go to Southtown Dental!   I give it my highest recommendation!

I would have to say that Southtown Dental Care is one of the most welcoming and professionail dentists offices I have ever been too. The staff will go out of their way to make you feel at home and they actually listen to your concerns, issues, and try to find the best solution. Hands down 5 stars and I would recommend Dr.Nelson every time. Also a big shout out to Megan, Brittney, Brenda, and every other amazing lady that helped me out yesterday.

I am one whose blood pressure goes extremely high but when I visit Dr Nelson’s office I feel completely relax. My previous dentist was with for almost 30 years until he retired. I went to three different dentist between my dentist and Dr. Nelson they were all hard core and rude. My hat is off to the dr. and staff at Southtown dental they made me feel extremely comfortable and appreciated thanks again

This is my first time writing a review on line, but I felt compelled to add my comments about Southtown Dental Care based on the fantastic service I received. My experience started with talking with Ronda about the work and procedures that I needed. She is absolutely wonderful and a great asset to this office. She explained everything in great detail, was extremely knowledgeable. very compassionate and just a pure delight to speak to. She even took the time to check on how things were going during my visit there and for as busy as she is, that meant a lot. Dr. Nelson and his staff were so pleasant to work with and made every effort to make my experience there a pleasurable one. From turning on Netflix on the TV to the chair massagers to my own headphones, every detail was covered. Their professionalism and caring have given me the opportunity to smile with confidence that I was missing for so long. Every time I talk to friends, clients or co-workers who mention that they need any type of dental work or advice, I immediately give them the number to Southtown Dental Care and tell them to call Ronda so that they can enjoy the same experience that I was able to. Thank you very much!

Dr. Nelson and his staff are the best! The office is efficient, kind and informative. The front office staff are so personable and helpful. My hygenist Meghan is the best I’ve ever had. Very gentle, educated about dental care and pleasant to talk to. Dr. Nelson knows his stuff and has helped me improve my teeth and smile! The office is great!

Beautiful office, amazing staff, amazing Dentist! I haven’t gone to the dentist in 10 years due to trauma growing up, so of course I was apprehensive at first. Dr. Nelson and the team made me feel so comfortable getting work done. From the headphones they provide, to the massage chairs, this is by far the best experience I’ve ever had. I didn’t feel anything at all. Look no further, this is your guy.

Dr. Nelson is by far the best dentist I have ever had. In the last couple of weeks I have had to get a tooth extracted and 2 crowns done. I was of course apprehensive about these procedures as well as finding a new dentist after relocating from the Midwest a few years ago – but Dr. Nelson and his wonderful staff made me feel at ease right away. This place deserves all the 5 Star ratings they receive. Highly recommended!

Truly, absolutely, a 5-star dental experience. I’ve been coming to Dr. Nelson and Southtown Dental for maybe nearly 3 years now, and I’ve never been disappointed. They have before and after traditional work hour appointments, and today, they got me in for an 6:30 am emergency broken front tooth fix since I have a job interview and can’t be going in there looking like a hillbilly!! And it turned out even better than it was before! I can’t stop smiling like a goof! 🙂 Dr. Nelson – never pressures, fairly upfront about costs, friendly, fully explains things to ya Staff – front desk is lovely as are the dental hygienists. Patient Rooms – lovely full window view of their outside flower/succulent wall, massage-y chairs (previously described to me as a “gentle cat kneading on your back” haha) and beats headphones to jam out/tune out the drill Wait Times – you won’t really wait in the ‘waiting room’ as you’ll be whisked off to Pricing – higher than many, especially the places that always put promo flyers on my door. But, I appreciate the atmosphere, friendliness and expertise of Dr. Nelson and his staff over saving a few $100 (yeah…it’s more expensive, but it’s my teeth!) PS Tell ’em I referred ya and I think I get entered into a drawing for a cleaning or something (this gal has no dental insurance so I’ll take all the help I can get)a

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