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Andrea_93
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Whelp I'll start off by saying I did a terrible job taking care of my teeth growing up and I can probably count on my hands how many times Ive been to the dentist in the past 23 years. I have soft teeth, had braces twice (which further damaged my teeth due to lack of proper hygiene ), and i have 3 kids( with all pregnancies more and more of my teeth are chipping away like nothing) I have noticeable cavities and staining on my front teeth, a part of tooth thats barely hanging on by luck ( that i hope i do not lose anytime soon, its my front tooth.) I havr numerous teeth with holes and cavities and ive recently had two molars pulled due to having holes in them)
Obviously i need to see a dentist but the last time i went the dentist made me feel terrible, talking down on me and belittling me. I left the dentist in tears. I havent been back to one since. Then i needed multiple crowns. So i can only imagine 5 years later my teeth need alot more work. I could be eating something and a bits and pieces of my teeth will break off. I don't smile anymore because i hate how my teeth look, if i notice im laughing or smiling i hurry and shut my mouth to avoid anyone seeing my mouth. Anyways. Im contemplating getting dentures. For a few reasons, too look better and feel better about my appearance and to get rid of the pain I have from my teeth. Not to mention to risk of infection it could cause.
But, ive been told by a denture wearer that ill hate it. And thats making me nervous to follow through but there's no way id be able to afford to save my actual teeth nor do i think its worth it due to them being soft and not having enamel on them. I feel like this is my only option. I can't afford implants so thats out of the question. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Im 23 years old and terrfied to get them but miserable with my own teeth.
Obviously i need to see a dentist but the last time i went the dentist made me feel terrible, talking down on me and belittling me. I left the dentist in tears. I havent been back to one since. Then i needed multiple crowns. So i can only imagine 5 years later my teeth need alot more work. I could be eating something and a bits and pieces of my teeth will break off. I don't smile anymore because i hate how my teeth look, if i notice im laughing or smiling i hurry and shut my mouth to avoid anyone seeing my mouth. Anyways. Im contemplating getting dentures. For a few reasons, too look better and feel better about my appearance and to get rid of the pain I have from my teeth. Not to mention to risk of infection it could cause.
But, ive been told by a denture wearer that ill hate it. And thats making me nervous to follow through but there's no way id be able to afford to save my actual teeth nor do i think its worth it due to them being soft and not having enamel on them. I feel like this is my only option. I can't afford implants so thats out of the question. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Im 23 years old and terrfied to get them but miserable with my own teeth.