I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll be honest—some of that tech actually helps me chill out more than a chatty dentist ever could. Last time I had an implant consult, the 3D scan made it super clear what was going on, which weirdly made me feel less anxious. I’m not saying the human side isn’t important (it totally is), but sometimes those spa extras or gadgets distract me from overthinking the whole thing. Maybe it’s just how my brain works, but I’ll take mood lighting and a good playlist if it means I don’t have to hear the drill so much.
Totally relate to this.
I used to dread every appointment, but after switching to a place with noise-cancelling headphones and those ceiling TVs, my anxiety dropped way down. It’s funny—sometimes the tech feels more comforting than small talk. Still, I do appreciate when someone explains what’s happening in plain English... makes me feel less like I’m just along for the ride.“I’ll take mood lighting and a good playlist if it means I don’t have to hear the drill so much.”
Yeah, the tech really does make a difference—sometimes I think it helps me as much as my patients. I always try to walk people through what’s happening, step by step, but honestly, I worry about overwhelming folks with too much info. Do you feel like there’s a sweet spot between knowing what’s going on and just wanting to tune out with music? Sometimes I get anxious that I’m over-explaining things...
I totally get what you mean about the info overload. When I was getting my first implant, I actually wanted all the details—like, show me the scans, explain the steps, everything. But my sister just wanted to put headphones on and zone out. Maybe asking upfront how much they want to know helps? I think most people appreciate the option, even if they end up tuning out. Ever had someone change their mind mid-procedure and suddenly want more or less info? That happened to me once and it threw me off a bit...
That’s wild—my last appointment, I thought I wanted all the details, but halfway through I just wanted to zone out and not hear about drills or bone grafts. It’s weird how your brain just flips sometimes. Did your dentist handle it okay when you changed your mind?
