I see your point, but honestly, as someone who's been through a ton of dental procedures, I've found that knowing what's coming next actually helps me brace myself mentally. Sure, sometimes the details can sound intimidating, but the uncertainty of not knowing what's happening can be way worse. Maybe it's about how the dentist delivers the info—keeping it casual and reassuring rather than overly clinical. Everyone's different, though... guess there's no one-size-fits-all approach here.
Totally get where you're coming from—knowing what's next can really ease anxiety. I've had braces twice (yeah, lucky me...) and knowing the steps ahead of time definitely helped me cope better. But you're right, delivery matters big-time. My orthodontist was great at casually explaining things without overwhelming me with medical jargon, which made a huge difference. Still, some folks prefer less detail, and that's totally valid too. It's all about finding that sweet spot between informed and comfortable, I guess.
I totally relate to that balance you mentioned. My kiddo had a pretty scary dental emergency last year—fell off his bike and chipped his front tooth pretty badly. We rushed him in, and the dentist was calm and reassuring, but honestly, I wish he'd explained a bit more about what he was doing at each step. Not knowing made me feel more anxious, even though my son seemed fine with less detail (probably distracted by cartoons playing on the ceiling TV, lol).
I think you're right—it really depends on personality and situation. Some people do better with just the basics, while others (like me!) feel less stressed when we know exactly what's happening next. Honestly, finding a dentist or orthodontist who can read their patients' comfort levels and adjust their approach accordingly is gold. Glad your orthodontist was so great about it—hoping to find someone similar for our second opinion appointment next week... Fingers crossed!
Interesting perspective about wanting more detail—I get that, but sometimes too much info can actually ramp up anxiety, at least for me. When I had braces put on last year, my orthodontist explained every single step in detail, and honestly, it made me hyper-aware of every little pinch and tug. I kinda wished she'd just chatted casually or distracted me with small talk instead. Funny how different we all are with this stuff...
Haha, totally get what you're saying about too much detail ramping up anxiety. But honestly, when it comes to my kid, I kinda prefer knowing exactly what's happening—especially in those unexpected dentist visits. Last month, my son chipped his tooth skateboarding (classic, right?), and the dentist was super vague about the procedure. I spent the whole time imagining worst-case scenarios. Maybe there's a sweet spot between too much info and not enough?
