i am someone who was terrified of going to the dentist. until i finally couldnt put it off any longer since my wisdom teeth were starting to bother me more frequently.
I went in prepared to be tortured but I came out a new believer and now an advocate of going to the dentist!! Dr. Lazar and his team have given me a complete new outlook on how dentistry is done. {skip to the end for a summary}*
I also appreciated how the doctor didn't make me feel bad, (which was another huge reason I avoided going to the dentist) because I was quite embarrassed of the state that my teeth were in on my first visit. He and my hygienist, Yvonne, didnt once make me feel bad; just reassured me my teeth were fixable and not to worry.
So I had periodontal cleaning, some fillings, as well as wisdom teeth extraction done.
Yvonne made sure that I was completely comfortable and numb for the deep cleaning. I was a big chicken so even at the slightest sensation I would raise my hand so she can numb me some more. So they won't let you suffer because they think its enough numbing medication they'll let you tell them.
Dr. Lazar did my fillings and he too wanted to make sure that at any signs of discomfort I would tell him. But my fillings were a breeze since i only had small cavities.
Finally, after my mouth was finally cleaned out it was time to take out my wisdom teeth. I told them how scared I was and kept repeating it just in case they couldnt tell, but they said not to worry. I was prescribed some xanax, and on the day of the extraction I took one more pill plus laughing gas. Then Dr. Lazar got to work. Honestly I cant really recall the surgery at all but I remember responding to "open wider" and telling myself to breathe deep. The next thing i knew my ride was there to take me home. I was given post extraction instructions and told to call if i had any questions. Dr. lazar even personally called to check up the next day.
*tl;dr: great, caring doctors here who know the dentist can scare the crap out of some people so they make your comfort their top priority! No pain just gains here at advanced dentistry