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buttercup
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Hi-I'm new to this board, and searched it out for the same reason all of you have.....a phobia!...Here's my story and questions...
Last weekend, I developed a pain between a couple of my front teeth. I took some ibuprofin, and it didn't help. I soon developed a full blown pain-a punch the wall pain-definitely! Sunday morning, I woke up and my face was swollen-I was scared, but didn't panic too bad. I called around to local dentists and luckily found one willing to look at me. I found out I had an infection pretty bad and he put me on meds for 10 days. I should mention that I haven't been to the dentist in YEARS. I had a bad experience when I was younger and I was just plain scared. My teeth have never been "normal"-I have never been able to smile-ever-I have hidden it forever. I have breaks and everything and it's just not good. Anyways, I took the plunge Monday morning and called a dentist, a nice dentist, that my Dad and sister recommended for me. My appointment was this past Thursday. It went surprisingly well. I right away told him that I was terrified of what I may need done to my teeth. He was so nice and even told me that everything about my appearance was attractive-I just need a smile. X-rays were taken, and they took a plaster thingy(no clue) of my teeth also. I should mention that I was terrified that one of my front teeth would pull out with the upper plaster and they fused my front teeth a bit and the plaster came out fine.(I was praying so hard!) Here's what I have found out:
I need my teeth pulled-Four of them in the front and a few in the back-there are some that will stay. He gave me the option to have them pulled right then and there and he would send me home for 2 weeks. That option was for if I was in pain. I told him I had no pain, and I didn't want to go toothless that long! He completely understood. I took the other option which was to come back to him on June 26th and have my teeth pulled. In the meantime, they are making me a "Flipper"-a retainer with teeth on it. This is my cause for posting. I'm nervous because I can't find anything positive about this "Flipper" on the net. I am in much need of advice about it. I will call my dentist and talk to him before my appointment, but I would like to hear from anyone who knows firsthand. I have heard that they are fragile, and you have to take them out when you eat, and they can be uncomfortable...Is this so? That's why I'm worried. Maybe I looked into it too much and am just scaring myself? I know that this Flipper will give me the much yearned for smile that I've always wanted, but I can't help my out of control nerves. Is there anyone who can help me or give me advice? Thanks in advance-Kandy
Last weekend, I developed a pain between a couple of my front teeth. I took some ibuprofin, and it didn't help. I soon developed a full blown pain-a punch the wall pain-definitely! Sunday morning, I woke up and my face was swollen-I was scared, but didn't panic too bad. I called around to local dentists and luckily found one willing to look at me. I found out I had an infection pretty bad and he put me on meds for 10 days. I should mention that I haven't been to the dentist in YEARS. I had a bad experience when I was younger and I was just plain scared. My teeth have never been "normal"-I have never been able to smile-ever-I have hidden it forever. I have breaks and everything and it's just not good. Anyways, I took the plunge Monday morning and called a dentist, a nice dentist, that my Dad and sister recommended for me. My appointment was this past Thursday. It went surprisingly well. I right away told him that I was terrified of what I may need done to my teeth. He was so nice and even told me that everything about my appearance was attractive-I just need a smile. X-rays were taken, and they took a plaster thingy(no clue) of my teeth also. I should mention that I was terrified that one of my front teeth would pull out with the upper plaster and they fused my front teeth a bit and the plaster came out fine.(I was praying so hard!) Here's what I have found out:
I need my teeth pulled-Four of them in the front and a few in the back-there are some that will stay. He gave me the option to have them pulled right then and there and he would send me home for 2 weeks. That option was for if I was in pain. I told him I had no pain, and I didn't want to go toothless that long! He completely understood. I took the other option which was to come back to him on June 26th and have my teeth pulled. In the meantime, they are making me a "Flipper"-a retainer with teeth on it. This is my cause for posting. I'm nervous because I can't find anything positive about this "Flipper" on the net. I am in much need of advice about it. I will call my dentist and talk to him before my appointment, but I would like to hear from anyone who knows firsthand. I have heard that they are fragile, and you have to take them out when you eat, and they can be uncomfortable...Is this so? That's why I'm worried. Maybe I looked into it too much and am just scaring myself? I know that this Flipper will give me the much yearned for smile that I've always wanted, but I can't help my out of control nerves. Is there anyone who can help me or give me advice? Thanks in advance-Kandy