The KY Cities are just as bad - fortunately my dentist knows first hand how painful dental work is for me (and she has had many of the same proceedures I have and let me watch a couple - yes I love my dentist). All I have to do is ask and she will give me pain meds for 3-4 days, but if I need more I have to go back in to see her. Fortunately the pain usually becomes a dull ache by then and my regular treatment is enough.