I was very nervous about getting my first root canal. Dr. Shoushtari was extremely pleasant and made me feel much more at ease. I was given pleanty of anesthetic and didn't feel a thing. He was considerate and gentle. I had to go in for two visits and never felt a thing! As for the price, I was quoted in the Washington, DC area for hundreds of dollars more than it cost me here in La Jolla...I was surprised. If you're a dentist wimp like me, this office is a great place to get your work done and reduce your anxiety.