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Hello folks. I’ll give you a bit of background so you can understand my situation a little better.
I’m 28, I’ve had fear of dentists for a long time. My Dentist as a child was awful. Would fill and extract without adequate numbing. Would berate me for the state of my teeth and my mother would also do the same as we went home.
My diet as a child was horrific. We’d consume fizzy drinks with every single meal. My parents wouldn’t ensure I looked after my teeth. I wasn’t completely neglected, but neglected enough to cause damage to my teeth.
As a young adult, I avoided the Dentist. It was so much easier than going and being told off.
In 2011 I had pain. I visited a dentist who did some extractions, privately and he was fabulous initially. Further on down the line he told me that I should have continued getting the work done outlined in his treatment plan which made me feel like I was right back at childhood being told off. I never saw him again.
Between 2014 and 2017 I’ve had 3 children. I suffered extreme morning sickness with them and I know my teeth have suffered as a result.
I now have a brilliant NHS Dentist, his wait times are ridiculous though. It took 3 months just for a check up.
I’ve had my treatment plan in place. (12 fillings!) I’m quite ashamed but I’ve booked in with a dental tech at the practice who can see me fortnightly. First appointment is tomorrow to get started.
The thing I’m worried about is the x rays. I haven’t had any done since I saw the private Dentist and I’m scared they’re going to show that I need visible teeth removing or that something scary is going on.
I can deal with the list of 12 fillings. I can get through them a bit at a time, like a list I’m crossing off! But I’m unsure if I can take the news that something else is going on too.
I’m so ashamed of my teeth. My smile is awful and I only smile with a closed mouth. I’d like to get all of the fillings done and then try for some cosmetic work.
The thought of my teeth make me anxious, depressed, upset and ashamed. I guess I just need to know I’m not alone and that I can get through this and my life doesn’t have to be this way!
Thank you so much for reading, I look forward to responses.
I’m 28, I’ve had fear of dentists for a long time. My Dentist as a child was awful. Would fill and extract without adequate numbing. Would berate me for the state of my teeth and my mother would also do the same as we went home.
My diet as a child was horrific. We’d consume fizzy drinks with every single meal. My parents wouldn’t ensure I looked after my teeth. I wasn’t completely neglected, but neglected enough to cause damage to my teeth.
As a young adult, I avoided the Dentist. It was so much easier than going and being told off.
In 2011 I had pain. I visited a dentist who did some extractions, privately and he was fabulous initially. Further on down the line he told me that I should have continued getting the work done outlined in his treatment plan which made me feel like I was right back at childhood being told off. I never saw him again.
Between 2014 and 2017 I’ve had 3 children. I suffered extreme morning sickness with them and I know my teeth have suffered as a result.
I now have a brilliant NHS Dentist, his wait times are ridiculous though. It took 3 months just for a check up.
I’ve had my treatment plan in place. (12 fillings!) I’m quite ashamed but I’ve booked in with a dental tech at the practice who can see me fortnightly. First appointment is tomorrow to get started.
The thing I’m worried about is the x rays. I haven’t had any done since I saw the private Dentist and I’m scared they’re going to show that I need visible teeth removing or that something scary is going on.
I can deal with the list of 12 fillings. I can get through them a bit at a time, like a list I’m crossing off! But I’m unsure if I can take the news that something else is going on too.
I’m so ashamed of my teeth. My smile is awful and I only smile with a closed mouth. I’d like to get all of the fillings done and then try for some cosmetic work.
The thought of my teeth make me anxious, depressed, upset and ashamed. I guess I just need to know I’m not alone and that I can get through this and my life doesn’t have to be this way!
Thank you so much for reading, I look forward to responses.