I'm In a state of panic!

[Ladywriter1968]

I eventually got there yesterday, despite a massive panic attack just before I went. I think even my husband (who was great) was even surprised how bad I was. I saw someone different to who I was supposed to see, and he was ok. He didnt use the proddy thing like I asked and says I need the broken crown replacing and a thorough clean. He has referred me to another dentist for sedation, but this doesnt come cheap, and for this work to be done, as it cant be done on the NHS is going to cost over £500. As the tooth has broken, I will have to have a post put in. Has anyone ever had this done while awake, and if so, what was it like.

He was ok, and it wasnt half as bad as I had built up in my head. The nurse was lovely, and really reassuring all the time. I dont think he fully got why I was so scared, as I didnt get that feeling from him. Dont get me wrong, he wasnt horrible or anything, just seemed a bit, well I dont know how to describe it.

That over, and I felt quite relieved for a while. However...... on to next worry. He noticed my gums were very red and swollen, but didnt mention anything about gum disease, and I am now worried that when I have to get impressions for the crown, that the mould stuff will pull out/break some of my other crowns. Also, with the thorough clean, that could also happen, as I wouldnt be able to afford replacements if I cant get them done on the NHS.

So, I am now panicking about all of this, and the thought of paying all that money, to then have to go and get further crowns done while I am awake!!

I will say one very positive thing tho' - through this site I have come across a dentist in Edinburgh (Craigentinny Dental Care)who specifically deal with people like me, and I e-mailed them a query, and one of the dentists, John has been very understanding and has answered some of my queries, which has been fantastic.

If anyone else has any advice, I would be really grateful.

Oh yes, and I have made an appointment to see my GP to get something to calm me down for the next time, as I thought I was going to have a heart attack!

I am also a nervous patient, but I have a few crowns in now had them a few years and I was fine. I have found that when laying in chair imagine you are somewhere else, like say your last holiday sitting in the sun etc. It takes your mind off of whats going on. I am the same, you build up a story in your head and it ends up being a horror story.

[Ladywriter1968]

Fear is like a parcel, you dont know whats inside it or what to expect. Is the thing inside good or bad. By the time we come to open it, its already bad. We get ourselves worked up into a frenzy over this parcel. Its the same with out teeth or anything on our bodies.

The one thing a friend said to me, just remember, pain is only temporary. Once its done the pain will go away and not be there always.

[Ladywriter1968]

3rd opinion appointment and in a state again!!!

I cant stand feeling this way - just want cry!!!

Will let you know outcome tomorrow.

years ago when my Mother was alive, she was so scared of the dentists that in the end she ended up losing most of her teeth, and the ones she had left were rotting in her mouth and she must have suffered really bad pain over the years with them, the 2 teeth at front were brown and became thin as well. My Father took her to the dentist and she went to the toilet and tried to climb out the window and got stuck. She could not do it. Even though she lost most of her teeth, which probably could have been saved if only she went to a dentist earlier. I have the feeling of then she must have got gum disease. When she smiled she always kept her mouth closed. I am glad to say that I am not as bad as she was, even though I had a bad experience years ago with a dentist.

[Kim]

Well morning of 3rd assessment and I have to get ready and go into work in the office (on my own) and I'm already not functioning properly - how I will get through to 2pm when I finish to get home and get to the appointment on time!

I know this time in 12 hours time, I will be thinking why did I get myself so worked up to go see a genuine caring dentist, but right now........

My logical head knows everything will work out whatever the outcome, and I wont die in the process. My illogical head still knows I wont die in the process, but cant put anything else into perspective.

Will let you know when I can what happens.

Kim

[Kim]

Just over two hours before I leave work to begin the journey to the dentist, and less than 4 hours before I am in there - stress levels are going through the roof right now, and shaking like a leaf and feeling really sick

[Pianimo]

Hi Kim! Sorry for not dropping by sooner - it's been one of those weeks for me! Thanks for clarifying who said what - it was probably just me being a bit thick! lol But I've got it now!


Anyway...how did it go today?? What did he say? Going from your post on another thread, it went well? I want to hear all about it! (If that's ok!) Soooo proud of you for going! Hope you're sleeping that little bit easier tonight. But still, it wouldn't be a post from me without some: !

[Kim]

Hi Pianimo

Good to hear from you. I know what you mean with being a bit 'occupied' - I told Carole I would post a recipe on here last week, and because I am a bit of 'me me me' at the moment, still haven't done it - sorry Carole, I will get to it. Thanks for all the hugs etc. I really appreciate it, ESPECIALLY now. I will update you more when I have heard from Lincoln which may not be for a few days. But he is lovely, knows his stuff, and has gained my respect and more confidence from the first visit than I ever imagined.

I am still really wobbly, and if I think too hard about the possibility of what may come will hold, I get extremely emotional, so am trying not to do that.

Will post again soon - later today probably!!

Take care.

Kim

x

[Pianimo]

Hi Kim. I've just replied on your other thread. SO pleased to hear things went well with Lincoln, even though you are still worried about the news to come.

And, while I'm here, you may as well have a few more !

[Kim]

Hi all

I am still on here, just not so chatty about me at the moment - will update when I can, in the meantime, hope you are all well.

Kim

[Kim]

Didn't sleep very well last night and feel rubbish today. I asked yet MORE questions a few days ago (feels like a lifetime ago) and the waiting for the answers is almost unbearable. It has only been a few days, but seems much longer, and I am wondering whether to e-mail him again in a couple of days to see if he has had chance to look at my questions, but am worried about doing that as my hubby said this morning that I have probably frightened my dentist away with so many questions and that didn't exactly help Everything just keeps going around and around in my head. The fact that I couldn't bear the thought of having to 'start' all over again, especially as I felt more comfortable with Dr Hirst than I ever would have imagined. I do however know that he is really busy at the moment, so keep having to ask my 'rational' head to keep this in mind!

I keep looking in the mirror at my teeth and have tried to imagine what they would look like with no plaque, and today I now know, they would still be awful as the crowns themselves (and I am presuming it is due to their age) seem to be more 'transparent' on some parts of the crown, and they have black marks on them - they are seriously gross.

I hope I get the answers back sooner rather than later, as it is coming up to almost 3 months with a broken tooth and at this stage, I feel that there still isn't an end in sight - which of course there will be - just got my irrational head on today

I am also truly as each and every day I have the most horrible taste in my mouth, and I know that if I can taste it, other's will smell it. My kids are too polite to say this is the case, but my hubby certainly isn't.

Hope you are all doing well, - any spare hugs going, today would be a good day for one!

Take care.

Kim