I am a severe dental phobe,now perhaps starting to mend. Terrified of dental work, I had a tooth abcess on vacation and needed immediate assistance. A dear friend swore by Dr. Fine's calm manner and good humor, so I agreed to go meet him. Thank heaven I did. He was worth the drive from Westford to Brookline and he took his time to help me focus not on the overwhelming fear but just on the issue at hand. He was very funny and engaging and helped me through a terribly anxious time. He let me ask questions when I wanted to and didn't push when I didn't want to know. The sedation was simple, the healing was fast and relatively easy and his stitches were excellent. I am now considering my options for future dental work, sure I have somewhere I could go. I am very grateful. Comparatively, it cost a bit more in money, but the benefit compared to other places I had considered was worth it.