sometimes I just want to handle it myself and not feel like a kid at the dentist, you know?
That really hits home. There’s something about being in that chair, with all the jargon flying around, that makes it so easy to feel lost—or like you’re back in middle school getting scolded for not flossing. I totally agree on bringing someone for the big stuff, though. My sister came with me for a root canal a while back, and she caught a couple things I missed just because I was so anxious about the whole thing. But honestly, sometimes I just want to get in, get out, and not explain myself to anyone.
And yeah, getting the full breakdown in writing is a game changer. I’ve had offices try to tack on “optional” extras without really explaining them. It felt awkward to question it at first, but after seeing how fast things add up, I’m way more comfortable asking now. You’re right—it’s your money and your mouth, so don’t feel bad double-checking anything that doesn’t make sense.
I get wanting to just breeze through it solo, but I gotta say, having a second set of ears saved me from agreeing to some “deluxe” mouthwash I definitely didn’t need. Sometimes the extra pair of eyes is worth feeling like a kid for an hour, you know?
