I'm so glad my dentist recommended Meyer Clinic! From scheduling my consult appointment to having my dental implant done, EVERYONE was friendly, professional, sympathetic, and helpful. In my opinion, the first contact with the receptionist answering the phone sets the tone. I had some anxiety just making that first call, but the receptionist was so cheerful and nice, I was HAPPY I made it. The office is CLEAN, bright, calm/serene, and beautiful. The dental implant procedure was explained fully at the consult. It has been 3 days since my implant. I'm taking an antibiotic, prescribed by the Clinic, for a week, and I'm doing fine. I go back in 2 weeks for follow-up. I experienced a slight, dull headache after the procedure, and of course, a little soreness in my jaw, but no real pain. I was not put to sleep during the procedure, but had numbing jelly and local anesthetic (needle in the gum). I HATE a needle in the gum so I prepared myself. But, the numbing jelly was left on long enough (I've had painful experiences at dentists with not allowing enough time on that step, thus my anxiety). The shots in the gum were a little "stick" like Dr. Friend said. When the implant was done, Dr. Friend said, "That wasn't bad was it?" Easy for him to say--ha-ha. But, he was right. Dr. Friend is laid back but professional. You feel at ease with him. (In a perfect world, more doctors would combine skill and knowledge with a good attitude.) I had put off getting a dental implant due to cost and fear of pain. The cost is not that much in the scheme of things, and it's your health!! Pain is subjective, I know. But, it was not a painful procedure. I HIGHLY recommend Meyer Clinic. read more