"communication should be clear and timely."
Couldn't agree more. It's tough enough going through dental procedures without surprise costs popping up. Hopefully, the office at least clarified things afterward... transparency really makes all the difference in feeling comfortable and supported during treatment.
Totally get the transparency thing, but honestly, sometimes even clear communication doesn't make dental stuff feel any less weird. I remember my dentist explaining bone grafting to me—he was super detailed and upfront about costs—but halfway through his spiel, I zoned out imagining tiny construction workers rebuilding my jawbone. Clear? Sure. Comforting? Eh... jury's still out on that one. Sometimes too much info just gives your imagination more fuel to run wild, haha.
Haha, I totally get the imagination running wild thing... but honestly, I'd rather have too much info than not enough. When I went in for my first dental implant consult, the dentist barely explained anything—just said "it's routine" and handed me a pamphlet. I spent the next week googling horror stories and freaking myself out way more than if he'd just laid it all out clearly from the start. Sometimes the unknown is scarier than tiny imaginary construction workers, trust me.
I see your point, but honestly, too much info can sometimes be just as overwhelming. When my daughter needed a bone graft, the surgeon went into so much detail about every possible complication that I left the office feeling completely panicked. I spent days obsessing over worst-case scenarios instead of focusing on the fact that most procedures go smoothly. Sometimes a little less detail and a bit more reassurance can actually help ease anxiety... at least for me.
I totally get what you're saying.
"Sometimes a little less detail and a bit more reassurance can actually help ease anxiety... at least for me."
Had something similar happen to me when I was prepping for dental implants. The dentist was so thorough (which is good, I guess?), but it felt like info overload. Ended up googling way too much and stressing myself out even more. Eventually, I realized most of the horror stories online are pretty rare. Hope your daughter's procedure went smoothly in the end...
