"It definitely made me feel better knowing not everything needs immediate fixing."
Yeah, totally get that relief. I remember when my orthodontist first mentioned braces, I panicked thinking everything needed to happen right away. But when I asked about urgency, she reassured me we could take our time and plan it out slowly. Honestly, just speaking up and asking directly helped ease my anxiety a ton... dentists usually appreciate it too, since it helps them understand your comfort level. Glad your dentist was upfront about it!
Totally relate to this feeling. When my dentist first pointed out a cavity, I immediately assumed it was urgent and started stressing. But turns out, some things really can wait a bit... helps to slow down and just breathe through it sometimes. Glad you're feeling calmer about it now.
I completely get that initial anxiety—had a similar experience myself. However, while some cavities can wait, it's important to clarify with your dentist about the depth and location. Certain spots can progress faster, so staying informed helps manage stress and dental health effectively.
"Certain spots can progress faster, so staying informed helps manage stress and dental health effectively."
True, but honestly sometimes I wonder if dentists overstate urgency a bit... I remember one time being told I needed immediate attention, waited a few months (oops), and it turned out fine. Still better safe than sorry tho, right?
I'm with you on the "better safe than sorry" part, but honestly as someone who's naturally anxious about dental stuff (first-timer here, eek...), I get why dentists might seem overly cautious. I think sometimes they highlight urgency because they've seen worst-case scenarios play out and want to spare us from that. But yeah, it's probably true some things aren't as urgent as they sound initially—I mean, I've heard friends say similar stuff about being told something's super urgent, waiting a bit (not recommending this lol), and still being fine.
For me though, knowing my anxious brain, I'd rather just bite the bullet and get it checked ASAP than spend weeks worrying about it. Even if it's nothing major, just getting confirmation can be such a relief. Plus, teeth stuff can escalate weirdly fast sometimes...or at least that's what Dr. Google says when I panic-search at midnight, haha.
