At Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals, we understand how important it is to feel confident and comfortable with your care. Over the years, we've helped many patients in Sheffield and Florence, AL, find solutions to their oral and facial concerns, achieving results that truly matter to them. Don't just take our word for it — read through the testimonials from patients who have experienced the difference our care can make. Their stories show how we're able to help people just like you regain their health, comfort, and confidence.
"The nurses are all very respectful and Dr. Nester is a great Oral Surgeon. Dr.Nester makes sure my mouth was very numb so I won’tFeel any of the removing of my teeth. I highly recommend Dr. Nester"
"It was a wonderful experience. I fear dentists but Dr. Nester was kind and made me feel at easy. His nurse when I went back for surgery made me relax. No pain with IV and then two more medications put in line. I woke up asking if they were starting. Thanku so much."
"Great from the entire staff that makes you feel comfortable and they are caring! Dr. Mark was recovering from a health issue, but Dr. Nester was just as caring and professional as my doc. So the entire team there is caring and supportive. That makes a "Team" successful. Thank to everyone there!🙏"
"It was so simple, quiet, and undramatic. They knew what they were to do and did it without discussion. Dr. Nester came in and spoke to me in a kind and normal manner. It was just so simple and over with , like nothing happened. No problem at all. Instructions were clear and simple. I was totally comfortable."
"Amazing place I saw Dr Nester he did fantastic job on my operation staff + Nurses where extremely friendly and helpful can't recommend this place enough."
"I had Such a warm Welcome at my appointment with Dr Nester yesterday Oct 13,2025 I am scheduled for a Tooth Extraction Surgery 10/16 I’m Thank for Dr Nester and his Staff I’ll receive the Best of Care"
"Writing this the same day I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed.Walked in at 8 walked out at 9 with no problems.Not sure if I got lucky but I was fully coherent and just a little sore after it. Dr Nester and all faculty did a great job!"
"I recently had some dental work done here and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. The staff was incredibly kind, professional, and got me in right away. They made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. Dr. Nester and his staff are amazing!"
"Dr. Nester and staff removed an abscessed 15 yr old root canal/tooth. They were prompt and very professional. The entire facility was clean and well-kept. The staff members were very cordial.I am now on day 2 and the pain/soreness is minimal with bleeding almost stopped.While nothing was discussed, I would have preferred a possible scheduled follow-up visit since I will be making an out of town trip in a few weeks."
"Dr. Nester and his staff provided excellent care. They answered all my questions, eased my fears, and made me feel truly cared for. So grateful for their kindness and professionalism!"
"Dr. Nester was amazing with my son CJ with getting his wisdom teeth out to allowing us to come in for an appointment with a concern about his jaw swelling nearly a month later out of nowhere. Thank goodness it was nothing serious just a little food trapped in the socket under the skin which Dr. Nester got cleaned out and prescribed some antibiotics and thanked us for coming in which we were thankful for him!"
"I have had many procedures done here by Dr. Christopher Nester and I wouldn't go any place else! He and his staff are Wonderful!!! Highly recommend!!!!"
"4/21/25, I had oral surgery with Dr. Nester (in Sheffield), they used i.v. anesthesia----next thing I remember I was walking out to meet my Husband. Not much pain, just a little sore mouth. I HIGHLY Recommend Dr. Nester."
"A wonderful group of people. I felt confident I was in great hands! Any questions I had were throughly answered. Dr. Nester and staff were great, especially my attending nurses!"
"My daughter is mentally handicapped and worried about getting a tooth pulled. Dr. Nester and his staff made her so comfortable that she went back alone and did fantastic! I highly recommend them! Thank you so much"
"Dr. Nester and his team is amazing! I had to use them on 2 different occasions they are kind and so professional. And the lady's at the desks are so sweet. Highly recommend!!"
"Dr. Nester and his team is amazing! I had to use them on 2 different occasions they are kind and so professional. And the lady's at the desks are so sweet. Highly recommend!!"
"I had 14 teeth removed yesterday they did a great job dr nester I have no pain the next day after just taking my ibuprofen haven’t taken the pain meds they gave me yet thank you guys so much"
"Dr Nester is a wonderful surgeon with a very pleasant personality who takes time to answer all your concerns and questions. I strongly recommend him!"
"Very nice staff. They all took care of what I needed, very friendly. Dr. NESTER was very informative and explained everything. I have been at office several times, always the best!!!!"
"Scary procedure for me made pleasant by Dr Nester and staff. Cost was reasonable. The nurse who took care of me was amazing! Thanks to them and good family all went well."
"Very nice staff.They all took care of what I needed, very friendly.Dr. NESTER was very informative and explained everything.I have been at office several times, always the best!!!!"
"Dr. Nester and the staff are great! I was in and out very quickly the day of my surgery. The nurse was super kind and knowledgeable! Dr. Nester is great!"
"Dr. Nester and the staff are great! I was in and out very quickly the day of my surgery. The nurse was super kind and knowledgeable! Dr. Nester is great!"
"Dr. Nester and the staff are very nice. Dr. Nester explained my procedure in detail, and in words I could understand. He is patient and answered any questions or concerns I might have."
"Dr. Nester and the staff are very nice.Dr. Nester explained my procedure in detail, and in words I could understand. He is patient and answered any questions or concerns I might have."
"Everyone is so professional, yet kind. I was chatting with the assistant. She offered me gas, and I said "yes, please." Then Dr. Nester came in the room, said one friendly sentence to me in greeting, and the next thing I knew, I was being awakened and escorted out. I had three teeth removed, and never felt or knew a thing! I am so pleased with their excellent service, and I highly recommend them to you."
"Had a lower molar removed. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating, and everyone took the time to answer my questions and make sure I was prepared. Since I'm an anxiety patient I especially loved how Dr. Nester took the time to talk me through everything with knowledge and humor. Very grateful for a very good experience!"
"Dr. Nester did an amazing job removing my wisdom teeth. He explained everything on a level I understood. Not a super fan of the staff who handles the billing."
"The staff were all very kind and friendly. Dr. Nester and his team were great, they made my extraction under local anesthesia very low stress and pain free!"
"Dr. Nester did an amazing job removing my wisdom teeth. He explained everything on a level I understood.Not a super fan of the staff who handles the billing."
"Had a lower molar removed. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating, and everyone took the time to answer my questions and make sure I was prepared.Since I'm an anxiety patient I especially loved how Dr. Nester took the time to talk me through everything with knowledge and humor. Very grateful for a very good experience!"
"Dr. Nester removed 2 teeth for me and gave me implants! I am a person who is super afraid of the dentist!! I now live in TN and I want another implant........I will be driving all the way to AL to my favorite dentist Dr. C. Nester! words cannot express his professionalism, his explanation of everything he is going to do, his sense of humor, and his excellent staff of nurses!!! There is just one word to describe his practice................ AWESOME!!!!!"
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