09/14/2026
βI have had severe dental phobia and avoided dental care for decades. Dr. Sutera is the first dentist who made me feel truly understood and at ease.β
Susanne P., Google review
For many people, dental avoidance starts with one bad experience. Sometimes that experience is when the numbing did not seem to work.
If that happened to you, it was probably not your fault.
Infection around a tooth can affect how local anesthetic works. Nerve anatomy varies from person to person. Some people may process anesthetic differently. And when anxiety is high, pressure can feel like pain even when the tooth is properly numb.
That history matters.
It can change how we approach your treatment and how we plan for your comfort. A difficult experience in the past does not mean you have to go through the same thing again.
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