I started going to Dr LaVigne when I had a bad toothache and my regular dentist was out of town. I actually found him in the yellow pages and he was one of few dentists at the time that took emergencies. I called the office and they told me to come in right away. He took care of my tooth and I decided to stay for the next 30 years. I have had two root canals over the years and two bridges. I totally trust him and have never even found it necessary to go for a second opinion. I had problems with my second bridge, but Dr Ray made sure it fit properly even if he had to send it back to the lab two times. He does care about his patients and his staff is very good. He does try hard to gauge your pain level and make you feel as confortable as possible. I have moved three times in the past 30 years, but always continue to see Dr Ray. I hope to stay with his practice until he finally retires one day. If experience is important to you, then Dr Ray is the dentist to see.