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Gfan
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Hi everyone,
So I'm an almost 40 yo woman with absolutely awful teeth. To give you a bit of history when I was younger I had a very rough and rude dentist which really scared me from going. My parents tried and tried, but after a while they just kind of gave up on it, which I don't blame them for. Fast forward to my teens where I went through bouts of depression and bulimia. I didn't take care of my teeth as I should have and it definitely took it's toll. Besides a few emergency visits I haven't been to the dentist in probably ten years or more.
My teeth now are starting to put me back into that depression. I am so embarrassed. I have multiple crowns and bridges that are either broken or have decay or cavities underneath. This morning I woke up with one of my back crowns missing. I have searched my bed and can't find it, so I fear I swallowed it. All my other teeth have decay or cavities also. Some in the back are broken to the gum line. My front teeth have separated and I now have a very noticeable gap which hinders me from smiling. My gums are receding badly also.
Probably about a year ago I made the move of emailing a dental practice near me and explaining my fears and issues. They were very nice, but I still chickened out and never went in to be seen. My biggest fear is hearing the word dentures. I know many have them and love them, but I just can't get used to the idea. I think the thing that bothers me the most is having everyone know that I have them, and they definitely would. I haven't told anyone how bad my teeth really are even though i know they notice. I'm most afraid of my kids and fiancee knowing that I need dentures. I cant in no way afford implants as I'm a single mother of three teenagers. In all reality I'm not sure I can afford much dental work period over what my insurance would pay.
My life is just a living hell these days. I used to consider myself a pretty girl, but not anymore. I can't stand to look at myself. I know now that with the missing crown I need to get in as I lost it on the side I chew food on. My other side has broken teeth which makes that impossible. How do I overcome this embarrassment? I can't keep going like this. Some days I wish I weren't here at all. Thanks for reading. I really needed to get this off my chest.
So I'm an almost 40 yo woman with absolutely awful teeth. To give you a bit of history when I was younger I had a very rough and rude dentist which really scared me from going. My parents tried and tried, but after a while they just kind of gave up on it, which I don't blame them for. Fast forward to my teens where I went through bouts of depression and bulimia. I didn't take care of my teeth as I should have and it definitely took it's toll. Besides a few emergency visits I haven't been to the dentist in probably ten years or more.
My teeth now are starting to put me back into that depression. I am so embarrassed. I have multiple crowns and bridges that are either broken or have decay or cavities underneath. This morning I woke up with one of my back crowns missing. I have searched my bed and can't find it, so I fear I swallowed it. All my other teeth have decay or cavities also. Some in the back are broken to the gum line. My front teeth have separated and I now have a very noticeable gap which hinders me from smiling. My gums are receding badly also.
Probably about a year ago I made the move of emailing a dental practice near me and explaining my fears and issues. They were very nice, but I still chickened out and never went in to be seen. My biggest fear is hearing the word dentures. I know many have them and love them, but I just can't get used to the idea. I think the thing that bothers me the most is having everyone know that I have them, and they definitely would. I haven't told anyone how bad my teeth really are even though i know they notice. I'm most afraid of my kids and fiancee knowing that I need dentures. I cant in no way afford implants as I'm a single mother of three teenagers. In all reality I'm not sure I can afford much dental work period over what my insurance would pay.
My life is just a living hell these days. I used to consider myself a pretty girl, but not anymore. I can't stand to look at myself. I know now that with the missing crown I need to get in as I lost it on the side I chew food on. My other side has broken teeth which makes that impossible. How do I overcome this embarrassment? I can't keep going like this. Some days I wish I weren't here at all. Thanks for reading. I really needed to get this off my chest.