I went to Dr. Hegde's office because it was 2 blocks away from my house. Dr. Hegde is extremely thorough and explains everything that is going on in your mouth, even giving you a mirror, laying you back & explaining things in detail. I had extremely bad teeth problems not having been to the dentist in YEARS. She made me feel at ease and I really liked her staff. The only discomfort you'll feel is that 1st prick (which is dulled by numbing gel) the rest is a breeze! She has very careful, gentle hands. One appt. I needed gum surgery, the next day I didn't even feel a thing. She's great, I recommend her to anyone and will be sending my son and husband to her also.