I recently went to Dr Gonzales for 2 extractions, one being a wisdom tooth, which was growing sideways into the tooth next to it. I was given the choice of sedation or regular anesthetic. I chose the later.The entire procedure was completely painless including the shot seriously! When my mouth recovered from the procedure, I took the recommended over the counter medication and that kept me comfortable. He, Dr Gonzales, made me feel comfortable during and after the procedure and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing dental work.