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Hnb1214
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- Jan 1, 2025
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- Indiana
Hey everyone. I’ve had severe dental anxiety since I was a child. I had multiple traumatizing dentist visits when I was young and now that I’m 31 I’m feeling the effects of that. December 20th I got my bottom right molar pulled (furthest back tooth) it was also traumatizing to say the least. It had a cavity and I opted for getting it pulled vs having a root canal which I’ve heard horror stories about. The extraction was a bit more complicated than they expected and I’m still in pain from it. It seems to be healing well but the ache is so annoying. I was going to get another tooth pulled at the same time but couldn’t afford to (top left molar furthest back) it had a hole in it but no pain or sensitivity at all and the dentist said that one could wait if I couldn’t do it financially. Well that tooth has now as of today completely broken the whole corner is gone. I had no pain at the time and I must’ve swallowed the piece
I still have absolutely no pain or sensitivity the tooth is just a little sharp but isn’t touching my cheek or easily touching my tongue. I’m so scared to go to the dentist again especially so soon. My last extraction isn’t even healed yet. Will I be okay until at least this last one heals? I will have to be put under for anything else I do in the future as the anxiety is eating at me just thinking about it. Any advice is appreciated
