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My first time at the dentist was when I was 5 years old. I had accidentally got my front tooth knocked out, and my parents rushed me to their dentist. Although I don't remember any pain, I do remember how uncaring and impatient the dentist and assistants were. I was scared about having all those hands in my mouth. After that, I had an intense fear of ever going back. So, I took care of my teeth. I guess I even got obsessive over it. I was a kid who WANTED to brush my teeth in the morning and before bed.
But, for the last 4 or so years, I was experiencing pain in several of my teeth. I was afraid that I had cavities, and lots of them. I saw black stuff on my teeth and I was certain they were decay. I was in denial and thought it would just go away. I finally got up the courage at 30 years old to make a phone call for a visit to the dentist.
The experience was nothing like my first time. EVERYONE was really nice. I was shaking pretty badly, but they were really calm with me. They took the x-rays and guess what? They found nothing wrong with my teeth. They even said my gums were good. They did find tartar (the black stuff I could see). The pain, they said, could be from my sinuses dripping into my teeth. I have always had issues with my sinuses so that didn't surprise me. I went for a cleaning a few days later. It hurt and I saw blood (due to having to scrape off the tarter), but everyone was so nice, it didn't seem like a big deal.
So, I went 25 years without seeing a dentist and no cavities or gum disease were found. I feel like the luckiest person alive. I am definitely going back to them in 6 months and will keep it up because I probably won't stay so lucky. But, at least I won't be as scared as I used to!
But, for the last 4 or so years, I was experiencing pain in several of my teeth. I was afraid that I had cavities, and lots of them. I saw black stuff on my teeth and I was certain they were decay. I was in denial and thought it would just go away. I finally got up the courage at 30 years old to make a phone call for a visit to the dentist.
The experience was nothing like my first time. EVERYONE was really nice. I was shaking pretty badly, but they were really calm with me. They took the x-rays and guess what? They found nothing wrong with my teeth. They even said my gums were good. They did find tartar (the black stuff I could see). The pain, they said, could be from my sinuses dripping into my teeth. I have always had issues with my sinuses so that didn't surprise me. I went for a cleaning a few days later. It hurt and I saw blood (due to having to scrape off the tarter), but everyone was so nice, it didn't seem like a big deal.
So, I went 25 years without seeing a dentist and no cavities or gum disease were found. I feel like the luckiest person alive. I am definitely going back to them in 6 months and will keep it up because I probably won't stay so lucky. But, at least I won't be as scared as I used to!
- this must be such a huge weight off your shoulders!! Great to hear that the experience was nothing like you expected and that everyone was so nice. 
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