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sahara876
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I finally went to the dentist after nearly 10 years. I was an absolute mess, on the verge of tears in the waiting room and even told the front desk to tackle me if I tried to leave. I kept apologizing for how my teeth look and everything. I even cried at one point while sitting in the chair. I was absolutely certain I was in for it dental work wise and I was so so wrong. All I need is really good cleaning and a filling replaced. This after periods of absolutely neglecting my teeth. Disbelief is putting it mildly after all this time of working myself up that I had ruined my teeth after so long. I’m thanking my lucky stars today.
The dentist was absolutely amazing and kept reassuring me that I didn’t need anything major done and went through my X-rays with me. I do have one tooth on root canal “watch” but it has a monster of a filling in it so that’s not surprising. Some gum recession and very mild bone loss but I’m not getting any younger either so it’s not at all surprising.
I’m so glad I finally went in and thank you to everyone who have shared your stories. I have hope that I will overcome my fear of going in and will start going on a regular basis.
The dentist was absolutely amazing and kept reassuring me that I didn’t need anything major done and went through my X-rays with me. I do have one tooth on root canal “watch” but it has a monster of a filling in it so that’s not surprising. Some gum recession and very mild bone loss but I’m not getting any younger either so it’s not at all surprising.
I’m so glad I finally went in and thank you to everyone who have shared your stories. I have hope that I will overcome my fear of going in and will start going on a regular basis.