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Jayster1997
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Hello I am getting my first ever filling done next Monday and I am bricking it.
I went to the dentist for the first time in years 7 years 4 months ago (I am 22 years old) and I was shaking like a leaf ! my dentist was surprised and said that my teeth are actually quite good considering I smoke/unhealthy diet etc but your gums are quite bad and inflamed so she recommended for me to see a hygienist for a deep clean, she also said I have a small cavity on my teeth and that a filling would be needed. I said to her If I left it would it be ok as it is small and I suffer from anxiety she obv said no because she said as it small not much drilling is needed but if I leave it then root canal might be needed.
Anyway I went ahead and booked to see the hygienist before my 4 month check up and filling as the date came closer I bricked and cancelled the appointment I was shaking even to pick up the phone to cancel.
I decided not to cancel Monday appointment at the moment because I know I need to get it done I just don't want to be told off for not going to the hygienist. I am still very nervous however and I am very tempted to cancel the appointment !
since going to the dentist 4 months ago I invested in a water flosser and a electric toothbrush which I use daily and have noticed a difference in my gums (less bleeding etc) also got no pain etc my wisdom tooth is a bit achy as they are coming through but nothing to worry about I think, I have also decided to go on a diet and loose weight which is slowly but surely coming off which is also great.
any Suggestions on how to overcome the anxiety and to face my fears and go !
I went to the dentist for the first time in years 7 years 4 months ago (I am 22 years old) and I was shaking like a leaf ! my dentist was surprised and said that my teeth are actually quite good considering I smoke/unhealthy diet etc but your gums are quite bad and inflamed so she recommended for me to see a hygienist for a deep clean, she also said I have a small cavity on my teeth and that a filling would be needed. I said to her If I left it would it be ok as it is small and I suffer from anxiety she obv said no because she said as it small not much drilling is needed but if I leave it then root canal might be needed.
Anyway I went ahead and booked to see the hygienist before my 4 month check up and filling as the date came closer I bricked and cancelled the appointment I was shaking even to pick up the phone to cancel.
I decided not to cancel Monday appointment at the moment because I know I need to get it done I just don't want to be told off for not going to the hygienist. I am still very nervous however and I am very tempted to cancel the appointment !
since going to the dentist 4 months ago I invested in a water flosser and a electric toothbrush which I use daily and have noticed a difference in my gums (less bleeding etc) also got no pain etc my wisdom tooth is a bit achy as they are coming through but nothing to worry about I think, I have also decided to go on a diet and loose weight which is slowly but surely coming off which is also great.
any Suggestions on how to overcome the anxiety and to face my fears and go !