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Ryan
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- Aug 16, 2010
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I can't belive I found this place - it's amazing! I feel like a MASSIVE weight has been lifted just reading through all the shared stories and how similar they are to my own! This is the start of a big turnaround for me!
I've had a fear for dentists since I was about 6 or 7 when had a very traumatic first dental experience in which I made sure the dentist shared as much pain as me! (he was lucky to leave with his thumb still attached!)
Since then I've probably seen the dentist every 5 years or so and only when I've been suffering with toothache. And so the downward spiral began and I'm now 27 and my back teeth are in bad shape!
Anyway, I had a dentist appointment booked for this afternoon and I was on the verge of ringing them and canceling it because I was too ashamed and scared about my oral health.
Looking for reassurance, I googled my fears and found this site and after reading the advice and stories I was filled with courage and positive energy!
I was just about to leave my house when my phone rang - it was my dentist! Was I late? No, she had rung to tell me that they didn't have the supplies hadn't arrived and my appointment had been canceled until next week! Bloody typical! I had been building myself up all day for nothing! lol
Anyway, I'm actually looking forward to next weeks appointment thanks to this site! It may take a few years but with the encouragement and advice offered here I know I'll find the strength to overcome my fear and embarresment!
I've had a fear for dentists since I was about 6 or 7 when had a very traumatic first dental experience in which I made sure the dentist shared as much pain as me! (he was lucky to leave with his thumb still attached!)
Since then I've probably seen the dentist every 5 years or so and only when I've been suffering with toothache. And so the downward spiral began and I'm now 27 and my back teeth are in bad shape!
Anyway, I had a dentist appointment booked for this afternoon and I was on the verge of ringing them and canceling it because I was too ashamed and scared about my oral health.
Looking for reassurance, I googled my fears and found this site and after reading the advice and stories I was filled with courage and positive energy!
I was just about to leave my house when my phone rang - it was my dentist! Was I late? No, she had rung to tell me that they didn't have the supplies hadn't arrived and my appointment had been canceled until next week! Bloody typical! I had been building myself up all day for nothing! lol
Anyway, I'm actually looking forward to next weeks appointment thanks to this site! It may take a few years but with the encouragement and advice offered here I know I'll find the strength to overcome my fear and embarresment!