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Tarabelle80
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Hey all,
I'm so glad I found this site! Lately I am a wreck!
So I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to dentists (bad experiences as a child) and my family doesn't have the best teeth ever. (especially my mom's side). For years I have suffered from major depression & anxiety...and sadly those things kept me away from the dentist..and basic self care procedures...mind you, I thought I could do it on my own in my 20's...
Now in my 30's dental issues are getting worse and giving me huge anxiety. The past 2 days since I discovered more issues, i'm a walking anxiety attack and I hate it!
I feel so guilty and bad for putting things off for SO long..but yet I know why I did..and I couldn't help it then. Now, I just need to get past these fears and work on things.
However, I could use some support in doing so! As I type this, I am full of anxiety..literally numb & scared
My dental issues pertain around gingivitis that I once had and I'm sure it's advanced now. One tooth on my bottom row is receded all the way to the root..and the rest are receding too...lately I feel this feeling like a tooth might be loosening, and it makes me sick to think of that! ALL of this I could have prevented if I took care of things in a reasonable matter and time.
I have the fear like everyone else does...losing teeth...expense and mainly feeling bad for not having done anything. I live in the bay area, CA and I need to find a dentist that will understand my fears and work with me. I am willing to have surgery if needed (I want to fix things badly!!) but I don't know where to start!
If anyone can offer advice or their experience I would greatly appreciate it!
I hate the amount of anxiety I'm having...it makes work hard, and I'm a mom of 2 small boys!
I.JUST.WISH.I.DID.BETTER
I feel like crying
Thanks for reading!!,
Tara
I'm so glad I found this site! Lately I am a wreck!
So I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to dentists (bad experiences as a child) and my family doesn't have the best teeth ever. (especially my mom's side). For years I have suffered from major depression & anxiety...and sadly those things kept me away from the dentist..and basic self care procedures...mind you, I thought I could do it on my own in my 20's...
Now in my 30's dental issues are getting worse and giving me huge anxiety. The past 2 days since I discovered more issues, i'm a walking anxiety attack and I hate it!
I feel so guilty and bad for putting things off for SO long..but yet I know why I did..and I couldn't help it then. Now, I just need to get past these fears and work on things.
However, I could use some support in doing so! As I type this, I am full of anxiety..literally numb & scared
My dental issues pertain around gingivitis that I once had and I'm sure it's advanced now. One tooth on my bottom row is receded all the way to the root..and the rest are receding too...lately I feel this feeling like a tooth might be loosening, and it makes me sick to think of that! ALL of this I could have prevented if I took care of things in a reasonable matter and time.
I have the fear like everyone else does...losing teeth...expense and mainly feeling bad for not having done anything. I live in the bay area, CA and I need to find a dentist that will understand my fears and work with me. I am willing to have surgery if needed (I want to fix things badly!!) but I don't know where to start!
If anyone can offer advice or their experience I would greatly appreciate it!
I hate the amount of anxiety I'm having...it makes work hard, and I'm a mom of 2 small boys!
I.JUST.WISH.I.DID.BETTER
I feel like crying
Thanks for reading!!,
Tara