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Dianne
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- Oct 11, 2011
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- Pennsylvania
Hello!
I found this forum while googling pictures of bad teeth. I am 45 years old and haven't been to a dentist in about 15 years!
While my teeth are not the worst I've seen, they are bad to me! I have two teeth that have crumbled and are down to the gumline. I have a couple teeth that are cracked in half and my front, bottom tooth has been loose for months.
While I didn't have bad experiences with dentist's growing up, I am extremely fearful now. I think for me it's more embarassment from putting it off so long as opposed to the drill, sounds, etc. My anxiety level goes up whenever I see a commercial about going to the dentist, or I hear a radio commercial or co-workers talking about going to the dentist. I just want to be normal!!!!
My teeth are on my mind 24/7. I can't eat like a normal person. I can't tell you the last time I ate an apple or an ear of corn! I told my husband one night that I would rather die than go to the dentist.
Any support you can give me would be greatly appreciated!
P.S. I actually know of a dentist I want to go to (who I found listening to the radio!) who has sedation options. That in itself scares me! I've never been sedated, but I can't imagine being awake for the appointment. I wake up each morning and say today is the day I'm going to call, but that call is never made. Please help! Thanks!
I found this forum while googling pictures of bad teeth. I am 45 years old and haven't been to a dentist in about 15 years!
While my teeth are not the worst I've seen, they are bad to me! I have two teeth that have crumbled and are down to the gumline. I have a couple teeth that are cracked in half and my front, bottom tooth has been loose for months.
While I didn't have bad experiences with dentist's growing up, I am extremely fearful now. I think for me it's more embarassment from putting it off so long as opposed to the drill, sounds, etc. My anxiety level goes up whenever I see a commercial about going to the dentist, or I hear a radio commercial or co-workers talking about going to the dentist. I just want to be normal!!!!
My teeth are on my mind 24/7. I can't eat like a normal person. I can't tell you the last time I ate an apple or an ear of corn! I told my husband one night that I would rather die than go to the dentist.
Any support you can give me would be greatly appreciated!
P.S. I actually know of a dentist I want to go to (who I found listening to the radio!) who has sedation options. That in itself scares me! I've never been sedated, but I can't imagine being awake for the appointment. I wake up each morning and say today is the day I'm going to call, but that call is never made. Please help! Thanks!