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today i went to the dentist for the first time in forever.i was embarassed to go because of the shape of my teeth .my front ones espeacialy.all four top teeth are cracked,broken ,and need repair.
i made the appointment the day i took my daughter for her cleaning.on that day i developed an absess in one of my back teeth.that was about 5 days ago.so the last 5 days instead of focusing on reasons not to go to the dentist i just focused on the pain i felt in my face neck and head.I had to go to the doctors on monday so my doctor gave me a prescription of penicillan.Today finally got here ,my job is undergoing reovations so I didnt have to go in. Around 1030a.m. i realized waiting for the 3:30 p.m appointment was going to bother me so i went in and hung around till about 3m...I got to the dentist office in a hurray ,only about a 5 minute drive.When i was called in ,i explained to her everthing i felt.i told her i was asshamed of coming to the dentist because of shape i let my teeth get in..She made me feel relaxed, she looked at everytooth and said she was more concerned about my gums than my teeth. so the plan was get a cleaning today and then for my second visit on this thursday to get a full set of x-rays.I need to have 5 back teeth removed so i must go to a oral surgen, maybe tommorow just for the tooth in the back thats bothering me but well see.during the visit she said on saturday a man came in who hadn't been to the dentist in 10 years. She then said we usally dont see that in this office and I was the second in the week , we both laughed.It's a start and a long raod ahead. Maybe ill have some good things to say after my next visit.your stories helped me get over my fear and I hope this helps all of you..good luck
i made the appointment the day i took my daughter for her cleaning.on that day i developed an absess in one of my back teeth.that was about 5 days ago.so the last 5 days instead of focusing on reasons not to go to the dentist i just focused on the pain i felt in my face neck and head.I had to go to the doctors on monday so my doctor gave me a prescription of penicillan.Today finally got here ,my job is undergoing reovations so I didnt have to go in. Around 1030a.m. i realized waiting for the 3:30 p.m appointment was going to bother me so i went in and hung around till about 3m...I got to the dentist office in a hurray ,only about a 5 minute drive.When i was called in ,i explained to her everthing i felt.i told her i was asshamed of coming to the dentist because of shape i let my teeth get in..She made me feel relaxed, she looked at everytooth and said she was more concerned about my gums than my teeth. so the plan was get a cleaning today and then for my second visit on this thursday to get a full set of x-rays.I need to have 5 back teeth removed so i must go to a oral surgen, maybe tommorow just for the tooth in the back thats bothering me but well see.during the visit she said on saturday a man came in who hadn't been to the dentist in 10 years. She then said we usally dont see that in this office and I was the second in the week , we both laughed.It's a start and a long raod ahead. Maybe ill have some good things to say after my next visit.your stories helped me get over my fear and I hope this helps all of you..good luck