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Afraid to open mouth and be examined

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SadieM

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I did it. I went. I was ok until I walked inside. They were super friendly. I let dentist look in mouth. I go back tomorrow to see if I’m a candidate for sedation. Then will schedule exam, X-rays. I pray I can afford it. I have had credit but can make payments so I hope they can work with me. I feel so relieved. But am scared for exam and X-rays making loose teeth fall out.
 
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Congratulations, well done ?!! Great to hear that they were super friendly, and that you even managed to let the dentist have a look! There is no way your teeth will fall out during an exam or x-rays (they'd be just as likely to fall out while eating or drinking).

Best of luck for today ?!!
 
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Yes he told me he is pretty certain they won’t. My big fear now is the cost. I hope it can pay for it. Im excited about having my confidence back.
thank you everyone for your support.
 
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I have an appointment for two weeks from tomorrow for X-ray, exam and cleaning with oral sedation. He knows I’m afraid my teeth will fall out. I hope they don’t. I also hope the sedation helps me not care or worry about it. The teeth are on the bottom lower. Middle row slight wiggle.
I have bad perio issues on top and bottom but bottom is worse.
 
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I'm sure that if your dentist is pretty certain they won’t come out, they won't come out!

Wishing you all the best for your appointment ?
 
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