I've definitely seen this happen too. When I moved cities a few years back, my new dentist immediately suggested some pretty major work—crowns and stuff—that my old dentist never even mentioned. I was kinda thrown off, honestly. Ended up getting a second opinion, and the next dentist was way more conservative, just recommended watching things closely and stepping up my flossing game. Glad I did that, because years later, still haven't needed those crowns.
Dentists definitely seem to have their own styles and philosophies. Some like to tackle things aggressively early on, while others prefer a wait-and-see approach. Neither's necessarily wrong, but personally, I appreciate when they explain the options clearly and let me decide without pressure. It's always worth taking a step back and getting another viewpoint if something feels off or rushed...
Had a similar experience with my kid's dentist. One suggested fillings right away, but another said we could just keep an eye on things and brush better. Went with the second option, and two years later, still no cavities. Definitely pays to get another opinion if something feels off... dentists are like mechanics sometimes, gotta find one you trust!
We've been there too... one dentist told us my daughter needed immediate fillings, but another suggested we just step up brushing and flossing and monitor closely. We chose the cautious route, and now a year later, still cavity-free. I think sometimes dentists jump to treatment a bit too quickly. It's definitely worth trusting your gut and getting another opinion if something doesn't sit right. Glad you found someone trustworthy—makes all the difference.
"I think sometimes dentists jump to treatment a bit too quickly."
Couldn't agree more with this. I've always been a bit anxious about dental visits, and honestly, some dentists really do rush into treatments without giving you much time to think it over. A few years back, I had one dentist insisting I needed multiple crowns immediately—scared me half to death. Decided to get a second opinion, and turns out only one tooth actually needed work; the rest were fine to just watch and wait. Glad I trusted my gut on that one.
I guess it's a balance between being thorough and not overreacting. Personally, I'd rather step up my brushing, flossing, and regular checkups than jump straight into invasive treatments. Of course, every situation's different...but it's definitely worth pausing to ask questions or even getting another opinion if something doesn't feel right. Dentists are human too, after all—sometimes they err on the side of caution, sometimes they're a little too eager with the drill. Better safe than sorry in my book.
