Oh my GOd!!!! I din't know how the previous reviewer said whatever he said. I am really scared of dentists in general and any kind of shots...when he numbs you, you don't feel anything, not even the pinch...He is so patient, I love the man! For my implant, I didn't even have to take vicodin, I took advil, because I did not feel any pain during surgery or after the surgery. I wo9uld highly recommend him to anyone. I will have 2 more implants done by him next year and I've already had 4 wisdom teeth taken out by him this year. My husband had 2 taken out and we were both just fine. YOu need to tell him if it hurts you, anytime during the procedure, and he will stop immediately. He cares about you and he is very funny:)