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grumpymeatball
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Hi everyone. This is my first post.
To be honest, I've been avoiding the dentist for a long time. I didn't go for almost three years until I decided it was time to make a change. I went to a new dentist and had a consultation. I went back for two more visits: a regular cleaning and to fix a cavity.
The dentist is very nice and her office is lovely. But I get really nervous about cleanings because I know they can tell I haven't been doing the best job and know it's been a long time. Unfortunately, I ignored the cleaning follow-up notices and now it's been another year since my last cleaning.
I know I need to go for general health purposes but I'm afraid because the backs of my lower front teeth are very yellow. I don't know if it is from staining (I drink green tea every day) or the enamel wearing away. It doesn't look like that on my front teeth. I'm scared they might tell me is it irreparable or that it is more serious than I realize.
I brush twice a day and use fluoride mouthwash but I've been bad about flossing regularly. I will usually start flossing for a few weeks and then slowly get lax about it until I've stopped completely. Being judged during cleanings is so hard and I know it's my own fault but I always leave feeling rather depressed and don't want to go back. Part of me wishes I could go to a different dentist for every cleaning so they never have to see me again.
To be honest, I've been avoiding the dentist for a long time. I didn't go for almost three years until I decided it was time to make a change. I went to a new dentist and had a consultation. I went back for two more visits: a regular cleaning and to fix a cavity.
The dentist is very nice and her office is lovely. But I get really nervous about cleanings because I know they can tell I haven't been doing the best job and know it's been a long time. Unfortunately, I ignored the cleaning follow-up notices and now it's been another year since my last cleaning.
I know I need to go for general health purposes but I'm afraid because the backs of my lower front teeth are very yellow. I don't know if it is from staining (I drink green tea every day) or the enamel wearing away. It doesn't look like that on my front teeth. I'm scared they might tell me is it irreparable or that it is more serious than I realize.
I brush twice a day and use fluoride mouthwash but I've been bad about flossing regularly. I will usually start flossing for a few weeks and then slowly get lax about it until I've stopped completely. Being judged during cleanings is so hard and I know it's my own fault but I always leave feeling rather depressed and don't want to go back. Part of me wishes I could go to a different dentist for every cleaning so they never have to see me again.