Question for the Dentists

Some time ago I picked up a follower that was a dentist or somewhere in that industry. So, this is definitely a question for them and I notice possibly any industry where they have patients/clients, etc.

Here’s the question – at what point in any treatment is it too soon to start saying “we’re almost finished!” Because honestly, when I get my teeth cleaned, and my anxiety is real, I’d ask am I a total squirmer? I hate it and that says something when I mention I’ve bared knuckled fillings. Now, I will do the same if it’s not a deep filling needed, but if I start to feel them working away on my teeth I’ll tap out and tell them I’m happy for an injection but seriously, I hate the clean so much.

Literally, as soon as the big heavy x-ray jacket comes out, I don’t give it back. What? You want it back now? No chance. I think I better appreciate that people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) like weighted blankets. I also prefer to sleep with layers no matter the season.

But, alas, I digress, please tell, can anyone give me an answer to the question? How soon can you tell someone the torture is almost done?

I heard it’s used as a calming comment offered way too soon and repetitively when please give me some credit that I know you are not nearly close enough to be finished. I mean really. If someone can tell me when chronic pain ends? That would be great. I know it ends when I’m dead. But before that?