The remote check-ins made me nervous too—I kept worrying that something would get missed without those in-person appointments.
I kinda get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m the opposite. The less time I spend in that dental chair, the better—I always felt like every visit was a test I hadn’t studied for. Maybe it’s just me, but those check-ins on my phone felt like cheating on a pop quiz. Plus, I could do them in pajamas. Not sure medieval folks got to send their “tooth selfies” to anyone, but hey, progress?
I do miss the free toothbrushes though. It’s like a weird little reward at the end of every appointment—my drawer still has a stash that’ll probably last until the next century. But I gotta say, not having to schedule my life around orthodontist visits is worth missing out on some random toothpaste samples.
Not sure medieval folks got to send their “tooth selfies” to anyone, but hey, progress?
Okay, but like, I kinda get weirdly nostalgic for the old-school appointments sometimes. I know it sounds bizarre, but having someone actually poke around and say “yep, you’re doing fine” was way more reassuring than snapping a pic of my teeth and hoping my phone didn’t autocorrect my smile into a Picasso. I mean, what if something’s off and you just don’t notice? My paranoia is strong.
And the toothbrush stash thing—same here. My bathroom drawer is basically a graveyard for mini toothpaste tubes and floss samples. But real talk, those remote check-ins are a lifesaver when you’re juggling work and life and just can’t deal with another waiting room playlist of smooth jazz. Still, part of me wonders if the medieval folks had it easier with their “sort of” braces... at least they didn’t have to worry about WiFi dropping mid-checkup.
Haha, “tooth selfies” turning into a Picasso—been there. I totally get what you mean about the reassurance thing. There’s something about having a real person check your teeth that just feels more legit, especially if you’re the anxious type (guilty). I still remember my old orthodontist giving me the thumbs up after every appointment, and it honestly made me feel like I was winning at life.
Remote check-ins are convenient, but I’m always second guessing if my photos are clear enough or if I missed something. Plus, my cat once photobombed my aligner update pic... not sure the doc appreciated that.
About medieval braces, though—can you even imagine trying to brush around those? Kinda wild to think they were making do with whatever they had. Makes me wonder if we’ll look back on today’s tech in a few hundred years and laugh at how “primitive” it all seems.
Curious—has anyone actually caught something early thanks to these virtual checkups? Or is it mostly just peace of mind for folks who don’t have time for the waiting room shuffle?
Remote check-ins are convenient, but I’m always second guessing if my photos are clear enough or if I missed something.
You’re not alone there—photo quality is a real struggle for a lot of people, especially when you’re trying to angle your phone and not drool everywhere. I’ve actually had a few patients catch early gum irritation or a loose bracket thanks to virtual checkups, but honestly, the peace of mind is probably the bigger win for most. Nothing quite replaces that in-person “thumbs up,” though. And yeah, medieval braces... brushing must’ve been a nightmare. Makes me appreciate floss picks way more.
I totally get what you mean about the peace of mind. I actually felt more anxious after my first remote check-in because I wasn’t sure if my pics were even helpful. Still, catching stuff early is a huge plus. But yeah, nothing beats that in-person reassurance. The thought of medieval braces just makes me shudder... imagine trying to floss with those!
