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CrazyCrafter
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- Joined
- Aug 2, 2013
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And I'm about to take the first step! In case you haven't read the post I put over in the Support forum here's my story. I'm 21 and I haven't been to the dentist is quite some time because the last time I went the dentist used an instrument to scrape my teeth and gums and my whole mouth was red and sore when she was done. I also have a bad gag reflex and in the process of her scraping she made me gag really bad and wouldn't stop even when I was fidgeting and trying to tell her to stop. The current state of my mouth is that I am having excruciating pain from one of the teeth in the back that I believe needs to be pulled. My front top teeth have some decay, and one of them has a small chip from a fall I took awhile back. The front teeth don't hurt me, I just hope the dentist can give me fillings or something to make them look at least a little better. I would be thrilled to be able to smile in pictures and not be concerned if anyone sees my teeth. I just applied for dental insurance and that will be in effect and ready to use Sept 1st and I plan to make an appointment with a new dentist the first week of September. I am scared and somewhat embarrassed that I let it go this far, but I am also oddly excited to do what I know needs to be done. I just keep telling myself to focus on the end result which will hopefully be a smile I am proud of. It probably won't be easy but it has to be better than living with pain and be uncomfortable with the way I look. Wish me luck, I may need it!