As a child I had some bad dental experiences with pain, which continued into my adult life. At 8 years old, having a dentist do fillings while refusing to give me an anesthetic, certainly set a bad psychological stage. In the military, a young dentist spotted one dental anomaly. During my formative years my teeth had shifted and as a result the nerves were not over the spot where they emanated from the jaw. When I met Dr. Kwok he spent time with me in discussing the three cornerstones of dentistry - teeth, gums, and pain. Explanation of a procedure or process aids patient expectations and in turn a more relaxed experience. He also observed that I metabolize anesthesia very rapidly and require special considerations for pain management. In addition, he has kept up with the latest pain management technology. Although the psychological effects of anticipatory pain have not disappeared, I can honestly say that I have not experienced pain from the dental work performed by Dr. Kwok. This includes pulling a cracked molar. With his technique, my first response after the extraction was "why don't I taste a strong taste of blood". read more