Constant worry about my teeth

[AJames17]

Hello I’m a male 22, I’ve suffered from mental illness since I was a child as a result of being a young carer for my dad, unfortunately I ignored my dental hygiene growing up and now everyday I feel disgusting and I break down in tears. Last time I went to a dentist was about 2 months ago to get a broken tooth pulled and I felt like the dentist was judging me ( I can’t fully confirm if he was or if it was my anxiety messing with my head). I don’t have a dentist I had go to an emergency dentist after calling 111. I have tried to find a dentist near me that takes on but it seems there’s no where that is taking on patients..
I was hoping someone might have advice on this situation it’s my first time posting so I’m very nervous

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Hi AJames17, I'm so sorry to hear that you feel disgusting and that you break down in tears every day We can be so hard on ourselves. Do you have a social worker that can help you find a dentist? Is there a local dental school near you? I go to a dental school for my treatment. They charge a little less for their services. I hope you will be feeling better and that you find the dental care you are looking for.
I also hope you find a dentist that you feel comfortable with.
Best wishes to you

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[Dr. Daniel]

@AJames17 I made a short video that might help:
Fear of authoritarian dentists