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TerrifiedMe06
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I'm new here! I have a hugeeee fear of dentists! My last appointment, I was getting a few fillings done and threw up in the chair *sigh* Anyways... 5-6 years later, it's time for a visit. I have one tooth broken in half, it broke when i was pregnant with my son in 06. Then an apple, the hard part of it, hit the gum and made it bleed and it's been sensitive ever since. I can chew on that side but just not hard or pointy stuff, just incase it hits the gum. I'm sure i need some fillings, i always have cavities. I have one tooth that completely shattered 2 mons after my son was born. Only a little peice remains. Then i have a tooth, with a filling, that chipped on the back side, so i think that will probably be filled. And just recently, i was eating chicken and bit down on to a hard over cooked peice twice soooo i ended up not being able to chew on that side. I can now, though sometimes the tooth is a bit sensitive, like to meat etc. I'm not sure what they will do to that, but im guessing i will need 1 or 2 root canal. *sigh*
Anyways, my appointment is tomorrow at 9:20am. It's for an exam, xrays and the receptionist mentioned a deep cleaning since it has been a while since ive been to the dentist. I've never had one of those before, just a regular one, even when i went this long without dental care... I have found out that our insurance does not pay the entire cost for having a deep cleaning done and right now we just can not afford it, especially with us moving next month. So I plan to just get a regular cleaning.
I'm completely terrified. I have been crying for 2 days now I have really bad anxiety. My husband is being really reassuring. He will come back with me but was told he would have to leave once i am comfortable and okay.. which, honestly, won't be until i'm done He said we will talk to the dentist and hygienist about it and see if he can stay somewhere out of the way, like at the foot of the chair. I feel like such a baby. I'm so embarrassed too. I know that I don't have to have anything done that i am not comfortable with. I know I can leave at any time, but that doesnt make me feel much better. I've even thought of cancelling and just waiting, but i know that can just make things worse.
I'm really scared I know I need a cleaning, but i have a really sensitive gag reflex and i dont know how to handle it. Nothing really distracts me from it I really want to wait on the deep cleaning and have just a regular one, due to money issues and anxiety issues. *sigh*
Anyways.. nice to meet you all. I am glad there is a forum for people who fear the dentist. I am glad to know I am not the only one!
Anyways, my appointment is tomorrow at 9:20am. It's for an exam, xrays and the receptionist mentioned a deep cleaning since it has been a while since ive been to the dentist. I've never had one of those before, just a regular one, even when i went this long without dental care... I have found out that our insurance does not pay the entire cost for having a deep cleaning done and right now we just can not afford it, especially with us moving next month. So I plan to just get a regular cleaning.
I'm completely terrified. I have been crying for 2 days now I have really bad anxiety. My husband is being really reassuring. He will come back with me but was told he would have to leave once i am comfortable and okay.. which, honestly, won't be until i'm done He said we will talk to the dentist and hygienist about it and see if he can stay somewhere out of the way, like at the foot of the chair. I feel like such a baby. I'm so embarrassed too. I know that I don't have to have anything done that i am not comfortable with. I know I can leave at any time, but that doesnt make me feel much better. I've even thought of cancelling and just waiting, but i know that can just make things worse.
I'm really scared I know I need a cleaning, but i have a really sensitive gag reflex and i dont know how to handle it. Nothing really distracts me from it I really want to wait on the deep cleaning and have just a regular one, due to money issues and anxiety issues. *sigh*
Anyways.. nice to meet you all. I am glad there is a forum for people who fear the dentist. I am glad to know I am not the only one!