For those just starting their journey

[cherri]

If I can do it so can you.
I know everyone says that, and you think "its easy for you to say, you're obviously not as scared as me" Seriously though if I can do it, you really can. My fear of the dentist is well documented here. 23 years of fear, pain from abcesses, toothache. Painkillers & antibiotics galore. Missing teeth that made me embarrassed to smile. Loss of confidence because of it.
3 months ago, I was referred to the local community dentist by my doctor, best thing I ever did. They specialise in nervous patients. From that first appointment at the doctors, asking him to refer me, to now its only taken approx 3 months. I had sedation over 3 different visits. Then my last three appointments were for partial dentures which I now have. After a few teething problems , with the dentures (pun intended) I can now smile and pat myself on the back, I DID IT. And honestly, I will never suffer the toothache again. I will be straight there.

You have made the first step by being here. Now take the next, you deserve to be free from pain and fear and deserve to smile. I swear once you have you will look back and wonder why you left it all so long.

Me? I cant stop smiling. Sometimes I forget and go to cover my mouth to hide the gaps then realise there arent any now. That is such a wonderful feeling trust me.

If I can do it so can you

 

[Mikey Boy]

but im so scared and im new here so i have ur support right

 

[Mercedes]

Thank you for that very positive and reassuring post Cherri, I'm so glad that you managed to get your teeth sorted out

 

[cherri]

but im so scared and im new here so i have ur support right

I know you are scared. I know exactly how that feels. Its a fear that consumes you, right?...
That first visit fot treatment, for me was the most terrifying as I didnt know what to expect. I thought I would be the only one that would be aware of everything that was going on. But I swear, I remembered nothing. IV sedation is fantastic if you ae scared. There is nothing I can do or say that can make you take that next step. That has to come from you, hard I know, but true. You can do it, trust me. Grab the bull by the horns and make an appointment. Find a sympathetic dentist specialising in nevous patients.

Are you in the UK?

Yes, I will support you

 

[cherri]

Thank you for that very positive and reassuring post Cherri, I'm so glad that you managed to get your teeth sorted out

You're welcome & thank you

 

[Mikey Boy]

thank you it feels good to know that peopke like yu are here to help me through this'

 

[pollywobble]

Thank you Cheri . I am having my iv sedation on friday for 8 extractions .I have been browsing the success stories to stop myself from backing out .
I feel sick with nerves most of the time and threst of the time quite hopeful .
I guess i've always been moody ! and

 

[Mikey Boy]

Hey cheery after a long time of thinking things over I finally got through that first appointment yay for me so proud of myself but I have a question is it better to have my molar extracted or have rootcanal done

 

[fox]

If I can do it so can you.
You have made the first step by being here. Now take the next, you deserve to be free from pain and fear and deserve to smile. I swear once you have you will look back and wonder why you left it all so long.

Me? I cant stop smiling. Sometimes I forget and go to cover my mouth to hide the gaps then realise there arent any now. That is such a wonderful feeling trust me.

If I can do it so can you

I am happy for you, and it brings me solace to know that I can reach a point of satisfaction as well. Thank you.