I had 2 molar extractions and an incisor filling all on the same quadrant today. I do not know the words to express my pleasure of this experience taking into account the inevitable discomfort. I will say I have had more discomfort with a 'cleaning' in other offices.
On both visits I have had so far the dental assistants have been as friendly as a loving family taking time to note any clues towards anything out of the ordinary concerning your situation. Kudos' to some great ladies!
3 times Dr. Hall warned about an impending pinch. Only once did I feel the needle "pinching" my gum and it was very minor. During the entire visit I was often briefly distracted from reading the script and watching TV by Pauline's repeated apologies for 'odd sensations' and pain. Quite frankly the entire visit was a brief and sometimes slightly uncomfortable inconvenience to my day. Nothing more.
Receiving a phone call at home the same evening (right about the time the freezing came out) from my new favorite dentist as a follow up was over the top as far as I am concerned. Dr. Pauline Hall actually does care as far as I can tell.
My gum may be a bit sore at this moment but, again, I have felt far worse after a cleaning in the past than I do right now. Kudos' to Dr. Hall and her staff. read more