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susiebond
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- Nov 2, 2006
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...I had hardly any sleep last night...woke up CRYING @2:30 AM...3:30AM....4:30AM, working myself up about my scheduled 1:30 PM dental appointment....
After I got my kids off to school I did some housework but could not stop thinking about the dentist...what would they say about my terrible teeth....would I hear a lecture about how bad I was to neglect my teeth...?.I even thought about calling my husband to go along because I thought I would start crying and not be able to stop.....I could feel the "panic attack" starting....I sat down and read through some posts here and it calmed me down....
My mother in law gave me a ride and I started talking to her and guess what?...she also has some fears and had recently seen the dentist after not having care for 15+ years !
Once I got into the office I felt alittle nervous.... the hygenist took my history and I unloaded my fears/phobia/shame...she told me not to look back but to go forward...no one would judge..
I had 13 x rays and a comprehensive exam....
I meet with the dentist on 12/11 to formulate my plan and choices of treatment....
I DID IT....I went to the dentist after 20+ years....and had a POSITIVE experience !
I am looking forward to starting my dental care....I can't believe I'm saying this..."I'm looking forward to going to the dentist"!
Keep the faith...you can do it !
susiebond
After I got my kids off to school I did some housework but could not stop thinking about the dentist...what would they say about my terrible teeth....would I hear a lecture about how bad I was to neglect my teeth...?.I even thought about calling my husband to go along because I thought I would start crying and not be able to stop.....I could feel the "panic attack" starting....I sat down and read through some posts here and it calmed me down....
My mother in law gave me a ride and I started talking to her and guess what?...she also has some fears and had recently seen the dentist after not having care for 15+ years !
Once I got into the office I felt alittle nervous.... the hygenist took my history and I unloaded my fears/phobia/shame...she told me not to look back but to go forward...no one would judge..
I had 13 x rays and a comprehensive exam....
I meet with the dentist on 12/11 to formulate my plan and choices of treatment....
I DID IT....I went to the dentist after 20+ years....and had a POSITIVE experience !
I am looking forward to starting my dental care....I can't believe I'm saying this..."I'm looking forward to going to the dentist"!
Keep the faith...you can do it !
susiebond
You should be very, very proud of yourself and deserve a 
and a huge pat on the back. Taking the first step can be the toughest but you managed to get through it. I think it's great that you are looking forward to going back too.
Keep us posted!