I do not like dentists! Nobody does! However, when I was referred to Dr. Cabaniss for a tooth removal, I requested that he put me to sleep to do it. I'm a big baby when it comes to pain. He told me that "teeth, are what he does all day long, and that he's good at it. He said that I could be put to sleep if I wanted to, but that he did not think it would be necessary. He said he would have me in and out of the office within 20 minutes." Because the top portion of my tooth had crumbled away, he had to cut my gum to reach the tooth and then extract it. I required stitches afterward. While I was scared the whole time, the experience was not altogether unpleasant. I now trust the good doctor with my teeth. That's saying a whole lot!! CWeathers