Funny, I had a similar thing happen—my dentist used to mention antibiotics almost as a reflex, and it always made me nervous. I finally asked why, and she explained how they’re actually pretty careful about when to prescribe them now because of resistance and side effects. It’s wild how much just having that conversation helped my anxiety. Have you ever had a dentist explain the “why” behind their treatment plan, or do they just kind of breeze past it?
I finally asked why, and she explained how they’re actually pretty careful about when to prescribe them now because of resistance and side effects.
I get the “just having that conversation helped my anxiety” part, but honestly, I’ve had kind of the opposite experience. My last dentist barely explained *anything*—it was like, “Here’s a prescription, you need it.” No talk about side effects or resistance, just straight to the antibiotics. Maybe I should’ve pushed for more info, but it always felt rushed. Makes me question whether they really consider every case or just play it safe with meds...
That’s wild, because I’ve had both types of dentists too. One just handed me antibiotics like it was candy, no explanation, and I left feeling confused and honestly a bit annoyed. My new dentist actually sat down and explained why they *didn’t* want to give me antibiotics unless it was really needed—made a huge difference for my peace of mind. I think the rushed vibe is way too common though... It’s tough to push back when you’re already anxious in the chair.
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I wonder if we’re a bit too quick to blame the dentist for being rushed. Like, last time I had gum pain, I wanted a fast fix and honestly expected meds. When they suggested a deep cleaning instead, it felt like way more hassle upfront, but it worked better long-term. Maybe part of the rushed vibe is us wanting things over with ASAP?
Maybe part of the rushed vibe is us wanting things over with ASAP?
That’s honestly me every time—I just want to get in and out. But last year, I pushed for antibiotics for swollen gums and still ended up needing a deep cleaning later. Annoying, but looking back, the quick fix didn’t really fix anything. Sometimes the hassle’s worth it, I guess.
