F
fidelity
Member
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2011
- Messages
- 28
Hello,
I have been on here in the past and did visit a dentis a couple of years ago and was advised I needed quite a bit of work.
I have a couple of issues that I know I need to sort out in my head, i.e. the dentist/dental nurse will be horrified at the sight of my teeth and disgusted, being totally scared full stop not wanting to go to a local dentist as they may know me and I have hidden the sight of my teeth agghhh
Anyway I plucked up the courage to call a couple of local dentists this morning to try an get an NHS dentist (I have no toothache at all so thought while I have no pain it may be better to make an appointment) - first couple full, then eventually a dentist with availability - registered my name great - but then I fell to bits, I told the receptionist that I had a complete dental phobia, well that was it she asked "what do you mean?" the worst question I could have been asked. I explained that I am scared of the dentist and she just didn't give me any encouragement in anyway or make me feel comfortable that they maybe had a dentist in the practice who would best fit my needs.
Needless to say I would call back to make an appointment - I feel a total idiot now after getting myself motivated to do something about this.
I personally feel that I can't go there - but should I ignore the response from the receptionist as the dentist may be really good with me, or do I put myself through more negative responses from receptionists until I find the right practice.
Please can anybody give me some best advice?
Kindest Regards
I have been on here in the past and did visit a dentis a couple of years ago and was advised I needed quite a bit of work.
I have a couple of issues that I know I need to sort out in my head, i.e. the dentist/dental nurse will be horrified at the sight of my teeth and disgusted, being totally scared full stop not wanting to go to a local dentist as they may know me and I have hidden the sight of my teeth agghhh
Anyway I plucked up the courage to call a couple of local dentists this morning to try an get an NHS dentist (I have no toothache at all so thought while I have no pain it may be better to make an appointment) - first couple full, then eventually a dentist with availability - registered my name great - but then I fell to bits, I told the receptionist that I had a complete dental phobia, well that was it she asked "what do you mean?" the worst question I could have been asked. I explained that I am scared of the dentist and she just didn't give me any encouragement in anyway or make me feel comfortable that they maybe had a dentist in the practice who would best fit my needs.
Needless to say I would call back to make an appointment - I feel a total idiot now after getting myself motivated to do something about this.
I personally feel that I can't go there - but should I ignore the response from the receptionist as the dentist may be really good with me, or do I put myself through more negative responses from receptionists until I find the right practice.
Please can anybody give me some best advice?
Kindest Regards