Hi, my name is Dr. Steve Yun, M.D., and I am a board-certified dental anesthesiologist. The first and most important question I am often asked is this: "Is dental anesthesia safe for my child?" I totally understand the anxiety behind this question. As the father of two children who had dental anesthesia, I empathize with parents' concerns. However, I can assure you that dental anesthesia, when performed PROPERLY by the PROPER PERSONNEL, is EXTREMELY safe. Indeed, as parents w