I get where you’re coming from—waiting it out sounds easier, but then you start wondering if you’re just making things worse. When I had a retreatment, my pain kept coming and going too. I kept asking myself if I was just being dramatic or if something was actually off. Honestly, the anxiety of not knowing was almost as bad as the tooth pain itself. Have you talked to your dentist about how long this kind of healing should take? Sometimes just getting a straight answer helps calm the nerves a bit.
That anxiety is so real—sometimes it’s hard to tell if the discomfort is just part of the process or a sign something’s wrong. After my last retreatment, I kept second-guessing every twinge. My dentist told me some sensitivity could linger for weeks, but if it got worse or didn’t improve, that was a red flag. Did your dentist mention what kind of pain is normal and what’s not? Sometimes I wish they’d just give a clear timeline, but it always seems to depend on the person...
Honestly, I get frustrated with the “it depends on the person” answer too. After my retreatment, my dentist said a dull ache was fine but sharp, throbbing pain wasn’t. But everyone’s pain tolerance is different, right? I kept thinking I was being paranoid... turns out, a little worry isn’t always bad. Sometimes you just have to trust your gut if something feels really off.
Sometimes you just have to trust your gut if something feels really off.
Totally get what you mean. After my own retreatment, I kept second-guessing every twinge—like, is this normal or am I just being dramatic? My dentist said something similar about dull vs. sharp pain, but honestly, I think our bodies know when something’s not right. I tried to wait it out, but one night the ache spiked and I called in. Turned out there was still a tiny infection. Sometimes a little paranoia is actually smart... better safe than sorry, right?
Sometimes a little paranoia is actually smart... better safe than sorry, right?
Totally agree—sometimes that gut feeling is there for a reason. I get nervous too, especially after any dental work. Did you feel any relief once you knew what was going on? For me, just having answers helps so much.
