Dr. Tidwell and his staff are perhaps the kindest people I have ever met. I am what you would call a dentist-phobic (I am sure there is a scientific term for that), I am terrified of the dentist. I have never been made to feel stupid about that, they just treat me with the utmost respect and kindness. Dental assitants are gentle. I have had extractions and cleanings and will be getting a crown next week. I have no insurance and they always work with me in terms of monthly payments. They are quite simply, the best. ~TK