First appointment in years. Feeling scared.

[M4r13]

Hi, I am new here so I am even nervous about writing this post. I have an appointment with a dentist this week. I can’t remember exactly the last time I was at the dentist, I think it was about 8 years ago. I was going quite regularly back then. But because I had a lot of teeth extracted, I’ve been scared to go back. I have a lot of missing teeth. I am going to the dentist because, after years of avoiding it, I want to do something about my teeth and the gaps. I’m not in any pain and I brush twice per day and use mouthwash but I don’t floss. I have a broken tooth which I am really worried about. I am so worried that she will tell me she has to remove more teeth or even all my teeth and that I have gum disease. I am worried that my mouth is beyond repair. I can’t remember the last time I was this scared about going anywhere. Sorry about rambling but I am very scared.

 

[Monarchandthemilkweed]

I have an appointment today in a few hours. My regular check up was cancelled due to covid and when I finally got the courage to reschedule they were booked out months. So now it’s been over a year since I was last at the dentist and I fear I will need a lot of work.

just letting you know I hear you. I’m in the same boat. I havehad two periods of my life where I stopped going to the dentist. One I stopped for like 12 years and When I went back no work needed to be done. The second time it was like 3-4 years or so. And I needed 10 cavities filled. I got through that. But I’m still scared.

you will be ok. It will be hard. But whatever needs to be done will eventually get done. I had the 10 cavities filled and it was fine. Why I can’t heed my own advice? I don’t know it’s like a primal fear

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Hi there M4r13, I'm just reading your post now. It's great that you reached out to DFC and you also took the step to make an appointment with a dentist. It's seems like you reached the point where you wanted to do something about your teeth. These are three very important BIG steps!!! I'm wondering how you are doing now in your dental journey? I hope you are doing well.
Wishing you the best. Fell free to check in.