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Katieee
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Hi Guys,
I am 21 years old and I haven't been to the dentist for 6 years due to absolutely suffocating anxiety. Thinking about going makes me sweat and feel nervous.
My teeth have a lot of gaps in them, I grind my teeth unknowingly in the night, there is a bit of tartar build up behind two teeth also. I wear clip in veneers to improve the appearance and to appear more confident but it's a quick snap back to reality when I am reminded of what is underneath.
I brush them twice a day and use mouthwash and I have begun to notice some teeth are a little a sensitive so I am literally forcing myself to visit the dentist this week so if there is a problem, I can sort it before it becomes a bigger problem.
I am three days from my appointment and the anxiety is stopping my sleep and I have no appetite. I tried to open my mouth and pretend a dentist was doing their job and felt as though I couldn't breathe.
What am I worried about? Pain. Embarrassment of revealing I haven't been in so long. Worry the dentist will think my teeth are the worse they have ever seen which is silly because all my teeth are intact and not black or loose. Feelings of not being in control and feelings of there being more wrong than I think.
Does anyone have any advice on how to stay calm? The worry is crippling and making me miserable.
Thank you.
I am 21 years old and I haven't been to the dentist for 6 years due to absolutely suffocating anxiety. Thinking about going makes me sweat and feel nervous.
My teeth have a lot of gaps in them, I grind my teeth unknowingly in the night, there is a bit of tartar build up behind two teeth also. I wear clip in veneers to improve the appearance and to appear more confident but it's a quick snap back to reality when I am reminded of what is underneath.
I brush them twice a day and use mouthwash and I have begun to notice some teeth are a little a sensitive so I am literally forcing myself to visit the dentist this week so if there is a problem, I can sort it before it becomes a bigger problem.
I am three days from my appointment and the anxiety is stopping my sleep and I have no appetite. I tried to open my mouth and pretend a dentist was doing their job and felt as though I couldn't breathe.
What am I worried about? Pain. Embarrassment of revealing I haven't been in so long. Worry the dentist will think my teeth are the worse they have ever seen which is silly because all my teeth are intact and not black or loose. Feelings of not being in control and feelings of there being more wrong than I think.
Does anyone have any advice on how to stay calm? The worry is crippling and making me miserable.
Thank you.