Yeah, I hear you on that. My dentist recommended follow-ups every three months after a filling, claiming it was "standard practice" to monitor things closely. But honestly, after the second visit showed everything was okay, it felt a bit excessive. Did some digging online and asked around—turns out most people don't really need frequent checkups unless there's pain or discomfort. I've stretched it to yearly visits now, and so far no issues...plus it's easier on the budget.
I get what you're saying, but honestly, I'd feel uneasy waiting a whole year after dental work. Maybe I'm just overly cautious (or paranoid, lol), but I prefer going back every six months or so just to be safe. Had a filling once that felt fine for months, then suddenly started acting up out of nowhere—turned out it cracked slightly. Better safe than sorry, especially when teeth are involved...and dental emergencies always seem to happen at the worst possible times.
"Better safe than sorry, especially when teeth are involved...and dental emergencies always seem to happen at the worst possible times."
Haha, ain't that the truth. Last year, I had a crown done—felt great for months, totally forgot about it. Then, of course, the night before a big work presentation, I bit into a granola bar (of all things!) and felt that dreaded crunch. Ended up scrambling for an emergency appointment at 7am. Now I just stick to regular check-ups every six months or so...lesson learned the hard way.
"Ended up scrambling for an emergency appointment at 7am."
Ugh, that's my nightmare right there...I always go back sooner than recommended just to be safe. My dentist probably thinks I'm paranoid, but better anxious than sorry, right? Granola bars are sneaky tooth-breakers, btw.
Ugh, that's my nightmare right there...I always go back sooner than recommended just to be safe. My dentist probably thinks I'm paranoid, but better anxious than sorry, right?
Haha, granola bars are definitely sneaky! I've had a few close calls myself. Honestly, going back early isn't paranoid at all—just good sense. I've learned over the years it's way better to catch something small before it turns into a 7am emergency scramble (been there too, unfortunately...). Hang in there, you're doing the right thing by being cautious. Better safe than sorry, as my dentist always reminds me.
