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I haven’t been to the dentist in over 15 years. It terrifies me. I’ve made an appointment and it’s today. I’m a wreck. I can’t sleep for worrying. My anxiety has been awful since I made the appointment a week ago.
My teeth are in a right mess and nobody in my life knows about it. I’ve managed to keep this secret for about 10 years. My front teeth actually look ok! Receding gums but they’re ok cosmetically. My back ones are a different story. Massive holes and bits missing. One tooth has come out but the root is still in. I have another wisdom tooth coming through and it’s infected.
I’m getting married in 18 months and I want to have ‘perfect’ teeth. I’ll be doing this as an nhs patient. I almost don’t want to hear what they’re going to tell me. I’m only 38. If I had the money, I’d tell them to take them all out and put implants in, but that’s £££££s isn’t it.
I’m so ashamed that I’ve let my teeth get so bad.
Need a hand hold
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daisy222 ScaredyCake
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I feel for you, sounds like you're under a lot of stress! Going to the dentist can be scary but it won't be as bad as you are making it in your head. Think about how you'll feel if you don't go - you'll feel like you let yourself down and it will be that much harder to make another appointment. You deserve to have healthy teeth!
Try some positive visualization. Think about walking into the dentist's with confidence and walking out with the knowledge that you've faced a real fear and are on your way to fixing your teeth!
You can do this. Good luck!
(I also think you should tell a family member or friend about your anxiety - it's nothing to be ashamed of and you need support from people you trust)
ScaredyCake daisy222
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hi thanks so much for replying. i actually went! i really didnt think i would! and, it wasnt as bad as i thought it would be. need a couple of back ones taking out and ONE filling! honestly, i thought i was going to end up needing dentures!!
im so relieved and so proud of myself for going