I've always hated dentists -- something about dental pain that's especially scary. But I had serious pain, so I had to break down and go see a dentist. The dentist who I've used for years because he's so gentle has become unaffordable in my current economic circumstances, so I looked to Yelp for recommendations. Open Wide Dental saw me right away even though I was a new patient -- within the hour! The diagnosed the problem: I had cracked a molar from heavy grinding at night. And today I went back for treatment: getting a crown. Dr. Butler is absolutely the most gentle dentist I have ever been to. She was completely sympathetic to all my fears and she and the rest of the office made sure I was comfortable and at ease. I usually hate, hate, hate getting the Novocain shot in my gums, but I wasn't even aware when Dr. Butler gave me the shot. And the business side of the office has been great with making it easy for me to pay for the treatment. I am so pleased I discovered Open Wide Dental! And... they are at 7th Ave & Maryland, so completely easy to get to.