I saw Dr. Pavel for a routine (non-impacted) wisdom teeth extraction. I went with the sedation option because I did not want to be conscious during the procedure. I'm very glad I did, as it made the experience almost pleasant. One moment I was giddily breathing in nitrous oxide from a mask and getting an IV inserted in my arm, the next I was waking up in the recovery room with my extraneous teeth gone. Recovery was not too bad. I was eating solid food (very , very carefully!) by that evening. I had some random pain a week or two later that had me worried, but it went away on its own.
Dr. Pavel had a very informal manner and a good sense of humor, which I really liked. He seemed to be pretty busy the day I had my initial consultation, but he was very good about explaining the procedure and answering my questions. The office staff and nurses were friendly and helpful. I did end up having to pay a bit more than expected, because my insurance covered less than the office had originally calculated. The total was under $150 per tooth with insurance. Not sure if that is considered expensive or not. All in all, though, it was probably the most pleasant non-maintenance dental procedure I've had.
out of 5 stars
