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buckstah
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- May 21, 2009
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Well, I need to get work done on my teeth, but every time I think of it, my heart rate increases to, in my opinion, and unhealthy rate.
I haven't been to a dentist in years, and the last time I was there was one of my worst experiences. When I was young, my front tooth was broken, and I have horrible memories of this.
The tooth broke again (after cavities demolished it), and when I went to a different dentist to get it fixed, I was numbed, but could hardly stay still and was very fearful. It felt like I was going to have a heart attack or just die.
Now, I'm more of a grown man, I have my own dental insurance, etc. I still have the extreme fear, even though I know I need at least the rest of a decayed tooth removed, front tooth repaired again, and other damage I have.
My long time girlfriend works in a dental lab, and she loves going to the dentist, and tries to support me in my fear. If I hear the word dentist, I just freak-out.
I need to get over this fear, get my butt in the chair, and get repaired. I'm in St. Louis, and I need to find someone to go to who I can trust.
Please help me if you can, typing this out has me in a sweat, and extremely worked up.
Thanks!
- Justin
I haven't been to a dentist in years, and the last time I was there was one of my worst experiences. When I was young, my front tooth was broken, and I have horrible memories of this.
The tooth broke again (after cavities demolished it), and when I went to a different dentist to get it fixed, I was numbed, but could hardly stay still and was very fearful. It felt like I was going to have a heart attack or just die.
Now, I'm more of a grown man, I have my own dental insurance, etc. I still have the extreme fear, even though I know I need at least the rest of a decayed tooth removed, front tooth repaired again, and other damage I have.
My long time girlfriend works in a dental lab, and she loves going to the dentist, and tries to support me in my fear. If I hear the word dentist, I just freak-out.
I need to get over this fear, get my butt in the chair, and get repaired. I'm in St. Louis, and I need to find someone to go to who I can trust.
Please help me if you can, typing this out has me in a sweat, and extremely worked up.
Thanks!
- Justin