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speleojunky
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Wow! I am so excited that this site exists!!!!!
I am 34 years old and have severe dental phobia. My teeth are now paying the price for it. I know my gums are very bad, I have a lot of tartar and I need work done, but I am so scared. The ironic thing is, my cousin, who is the sweetest, most caring man in the whole world is a dentist and I'm still scared.
Right now, I'm mixed with panic attack type symptoms and deep regret, knowing that if I had gone regularly all along, I wouldn't be in this situation in the first place.
I'm also germophopic when it comes to toothbrushes, so even though I brush everyday, I know it's never good enough, because the idea of this wet thing that was scrubbing my mouth and teeth is sitting there all day waiting to be used again, grosses me out to no end. Does anyone else feel this way too?
I just need moral support right now and encouragement to do the right thing. I'm afraid they are going to take out my teeth (they probably won't... lol) and I'm afraid of any work that needs to be done. I'd like to go to a dentist that sedates patients, but I'm equally scared of sedation!!!!
Can anyone share similar experiences and how it worked out? Does anyone have any relaxation ideas? I was thinking of playing relaxation music on my ipod and bringing an eye pillow so I don't have to see or hear anything. Has anyone tried doing that?
Let me know so I don't freak out completely and I'm glad you are all here for me!!!!
Thanks,
Sherrye
I am 34 years old and have severe dental phobia. My teeth are now paying the price for it. I know my gums are very bad, I have a lot of tartar and I need work done, but I am so scared. The ironic thing is, my cousin, who is the sweetest, most caring man in the whole world is a dentist and I'm still scared.
Right now, I'm mixed with panic attack type symptoms and deep regret, knowing that if I had gone regularly all along, I wouldn't be in this situation in the first place.
I'm also germophopic when it comes to toothbrushes, so even though I brush everyday, I know it's never good enough, because the idea of this wet thing that was scrubbing my mouth and teeth is sitting there all day waiting to be used again, grosses me out to no end. Does anyone else feel this way too?
I just need moral support right now and encouragement to do the right thing. I'm afraid they are going to take out my teeth (they probably won't... lol) and I'm afraid of any work that needs to be done. I'd like to go to a dentist that sedates patients, but I'm equally scared of sedation!!!!
Can anyone share similar experiences and how it worked out? Does anyone have any relaxation ideas? I was thinking of playing relaxation music on my ipod and bringing an eye pillow so I don't have to see or hear anything. Has anyone tried doing that?
Let me know so I don't freak out completely and I'm glad you are all here for me!!!!
Thanks,
Sherrye