I completely relate to your hesitation—finding the right dentist really does make all the difference. After my root canal, I initially dreaded going back, but my current dentist set up a clear follow-up schedule (every 3 months at first, then every 6). Honestly, having a structured plan helped ease my anxiety because I knew exactly what to expect each visit. I'd suggest asking your new dentist about their follow-up approach upfront; it can really help you feel more in control and less anxious overall.
Interesting perspective, and I totally get why a structured follow-up schedule helps ease anxiety. But honestly, does everyone really need such frequent visits after treatment? I mean, I had braces for almost two years, and once they came off, my orthodontist suggested check-ups every six months right from the start. At first, I was a bit skeptical—like, shouldn't we be checking more often to make sure everything stays in place? But he explained that unless there's a specific issue or complication, spacing out visits is usually fine.
I guess it depends on the type of treatment you've had. Maybe root canals or other dental procedures require closer monitoring initially. But for orthodontics, at least in my experience, less frequent visits worked out just fine. It actually made me feel less anxious because I wasn't constantly reminded of the whole braces ordeal. Plus, fewer appointments meant less disruption to my schedule.
Have you ever felt like going too often might actually increase anxiety rather than reduce it? Like, every time you go back you're reminded of the procedure and all the discomfort that came with it... I don't know, maybe that's just me. But sometimes having a bit more space between visits can help you mentally move past the whole experience.
Anyway, it's probably worth asking your dentist or orthodontist directly about what's best for your specific situation. Everyone's different, after all.
Yeah, I totally see your point. When I had my wisdom teeth out, frequent check-ups actually made me more anxious—like reopening old wounds. Spacing visits out helped me mentally move on. Guess it's really individual...
Man, wisdom teeth are a whole different beast. I remember when I got mine yanked, the dentist scheduled me for a follow-up like two weeks later. I thought, "Cool, no biggie," until I got there and he started poking around. Felt like he was digging for buried treasure in my gums all over again. Afterward, he casually said, "Looks good, come back next week." Next week?! I swear, each visit felt like Groundhog Day—same chair, same bright light in my eyes, same awkward small talk while I'm drooling everywhere.
Eventually, I just told him straight up: "Doc, unless something's falling out or turning green, let's space these visits out a bit." He laughed and agreed. Honestly, after that, I felt way less anxious about the whole thing. So yeah, spacing it out definitely helped me mentally move on too... but hey, everyone's mileage varies.
"Doc, unless something's falling out or turning green, let's space these visits out a bit."
Haha, totally get where you're coming from... but honestly, regular follow-ups can catch minor issues early. Had a friend who skipped hers and ended up with complications later. Better safe than sorry, y'know?
