So there I am, lying back in the dentist chair, mouth wide open, lights blinding me, and the doc starts narrating every little step like it's some suspenseful audiobook or something. "Now we're cleaning out the root," he says in this calm voice while I'm gripping the armrest like it's my lifeline. Honestly, it wasn't painful (thank you anesthesia), but the sounds and sensations were like straight outta some weird sci-fi thriller. Anyone else got a dental horror (or comedy) story?
Totally get what you're saying about the weird narration. Had a similar experience last year—dentist kept calmly explaining every step, like "now you'll feel some pressure," and I'm thinking, "pressure? feels more like you're drilling for oil." Honestly though, the worst part for me wasn't even the sounds or sensations—it was having to keep my mouth open for what felt like forever. Did your jaw ache afterward too?
Also, curious if anyone else here got a second opinion before their root canal? My first dentist said I needed one immediately, but another dentist suggested waiting and monitoring it instead. Ended up going with the procedure anyway because I didn't want to risk it getting worse later on...but still makes me wonder how often these things are borderline calls.
Had the same jaw ache thing—felt like I'd been chewing gum nonstop for days afterward. About the second opinion, I'm actually in that boat right now. First dentist was all doom and gloom, telling me to schedule ASAP, but another said it could wait and see. Now I'm stuck in dental limbo, wondering if I'm gambling with my tooth...or my wallet. Decisions, decisions.
Totally get the dental limbo frustration—it's tough when two pros give you conflicting advice. Honestly, it's usually not black and white. Dentists can differ in how conservative or proactive they are. If you're not feeling pain or sensitivity, waiting a bit to monitor isn't necessarily gambling with your tooth...or wallet. But keep an eye on it, because teeth have a sneaky way of acting fine until they're suddenly not. Trust your gut, and maybe set yourself a mental deadline to revisit the decision? Good luck navigating the dental thriller sequel!
