Christopher Nielson, DMD

A family dentist practicing in south Pasco, Christopher Nielson, DMD keeps routine cleanings and six-month exams on the calendar.

The office at 5204 Rd 68 B handles fillings, crowns, and simple extractions without referring across town. For children and adults alike, night guards and dental bridges are also part of the roster. The neighborhood around Road 68 can get quiet after five unless you're on the way to the mall, so timing appointments to dodge school traffic helps.

Cleanings, first-visit exams, and fluoride treatments fit in between root canals and denture adjustments. The schedule fills from early morning to mid-afternoon on weekdays, but you can always try for a same-day slot if cancellations pop up.

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