"Ha, been there! Did you end up liking the new dentist better?"
Funny enough, sometimes the second choice ends up being a hidden gem. I've seen patients initially disappointed about switching dentists, only to find someone they genuinely click with. About follow-ups, I'd recommend sticking fairly close to the dentist's schedule at first—there's usually a reason behind it. But once things stabilize, spacing them out a bit isn't usually an issue...as long as you're diligent with home care.
"Funny enough, sometimes the second choice ends up being a hidden gem."
Can totally relate to this. I was super nervous switching dentists after my first filling (I tend to overthink these things...), but it turned out my new dentist was way more patient and explained everything step-by-step. Honestly, sticking closely to their recommended follow-ups at first really helped ease my anxiety. After a while, I felt comfortable enough to space appointments further apart, but yeah...home care is definitely key to feeling secure between visits.
Yeah, totally get that. I used to be super strict about follow-ups after my root canal, but honestly, once things settled down, I just stuck to regular cleanings. Good brushing and flossing goes a long way...but I still don't skip check-ups, just in case.
"Good brushing and flossing goes a long way...but I still don't skip check-ups, just in case."
Yeah, that's pretty much my approach too. But I'm curious—did your dentist recommend a specific follow-up schedule after your root canal, or was it more of a general guideline? Mine suggested coming back every six months initially, then yearly if everything looked good. Wondering if that's standard or if others got different advice...
My dentist gave me pretty similar advice after my root canal—every six months at first, then yearly if things looked good. Honestly though, I was so nervous after the procedure that I went back after three months just to make sure everything was still okay (yeah, I'm THAT patient, lol). The dentist laughed a bit but was super understanding about it. He said it's pretty common for people to feel anxious after their first major dental work, and that checking in sooner isn't a bad thing if it helps ease your mind.
Anyway, sounds like you're doing everything right. I think dentists usually give general guidelines, but they're also pretty flexible depending on how anxious or cautious you are. Better safe than sorry, right? At least that's what I tell myself when I'm sitting in the waiting room flipping through outdated magazines...
