I had to get a left rear molar removed last November. Filling fell out and some of the tooth broke off. It was the worst pain I've ever experienced. Said I could reschedule and get work done on it, but I said just pull it and I was out of there in about 30 minutes. Numbed it up pretty good, still felt it a bit, though. Went to a dentist for the first time in a very, very long time last week and it went well. No major issues, no cavities, x-rays look good, good gums, some tartar. Told to keep up with what I'm doing, but I do need to start coming regularly and I plan to.