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ihatethedentist
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Right so I've been having problems with my teeth for 4 years now (I'm 22) I brush 2-3 times a day. Have done all my life. I use mouthwash and floss, but I still seem to suffer with my teeth.
In the past 4 years I've have had 4 teeth out. (I had a 2 year gap of not going to a dentist, after I had the first 3 teeth out because that was the highest point of my fear) I had so many problems afterwards I was too scared to go again, until a filling crumbled and I had to get that extracted a few months ago.
My dentist wants me to go back for cleanings and polishings and stuff just to raise my confidence aswell as 6 monthly check ups. My check up isn't until next year, so I've got ages to panic about that, but I've got a deep clean and polish next week and I can just tell I'm going to be a mess.
My worst fear, is the unknown and diagnosis. In my head I know it's just a clean but I've just got a feeling she'll start picking out teeth that need to be pulled or filled.
Last time also she said I've got mild gingivitis. I've been using medicated mouthwash for about 5 months now and I just hope she can see a difference. I can!
Oh and regarding the clean and polish, how painful is it?
In the past 4 years I've have had 4 teeth out. (I had a 2 year gap of not going to a dentist, after I had the first 3 teeth out because that was the highest point of my fear) I had so many problems afterwards I was too scared to go again, until a filling crumbled and I had to get that extracted a few months ago.
My dentist wants me to go back for cleanings and polishings and stuff just to raise my confidence aswell as 6 monthly check ups. My check up isn't until next year, so I've got ages to panic about that, but I've got a deep clean and polish next week and I can just tell I'm going to be a mess.
My worst fear, is the unknown and diagnosis. In my head I know it's just a clean but I've just got a feeling she'll start picking out teeth that need to be pulled or filled.
Last time also she said I've got mild gingivitis. I've been using medicated mouthwash for about 5 months now and I just hope she can see a difference. I can!
Oh and regarding the clean and polish, how painful is it?