Dr. Banal at this practice is excellent! I'm one of those people that have neglected my teeth all my life because I'd rather go for heart surgery than go to the dentist. So, far I have had 5 teeth extracted in one sitting and 3 in another. 2 teeth were broken off at the gum line, so he really had to dig for them. I had no pain during or after all of this. He only used Novocain and I was awake for everything. He has really changed my attitude towards the dentist these days. Always asking if I felt anything, and would stop if I did. I can't wait to be able to eat like a normal person again with my new partials. So, if you are like me, and hated the dentist, go see Dr. Banal! It will be the best thing you ever did!