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Stizznatic
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- Jan 19, 2022
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So I just got back from the dentist & hygienist…I have horrible dental anxiety & I had not been in almost 5 years! My teeth had been bothering me really badly & I felt I could barely eat anything or they’d snap off in my mouth.
I have never really had tooth issues but I wasn’t taking care of them as I should have been. I laxed on my flossing mostly, I’ve always been a fanatic about brushing. I bought a water pick, electric toothbrush & started flossing after every meal about a month ago.
I noticed them bothering me late last year, & I had to build up to go to the dentist as I was sure they were all falling out & I would need dentures. I browsed this forum non stop, looked up dental implant costs, looked up denture costs…talked to my grandma about her dentures/implants..stressed myself & everyone out by talking about my teeth non stop leading up to my appointment. It’s all I could think about.
I had one tooth pulled that they told me I would need to root canal/crown like 5 years ago & I didn’t…but they took my X-rays & said I need deep cleanings (not surprisingly) & two crowns & my bones are strong! So I’m all lined up to have it all done all February & then my back tooth they removed implanted after that.
I feel kind of silly for building this up as badly as I did in my head, but they told me there’s just tarter below the gum line & that’s why I have felt like I couldn’t chew, that that feels like a splinter. Most importantly they said if I stay on top of it I won’t lose anymore teeth. The dentist & hygienist couldn’t have been nicer & it cost a lot less all together than I thought it would. I’m just glad I didn’t let my anxiety control me like I really wanted to.
I really appreciate everyone on this forums stories because they really helped me feel not alone. I thought I was the only person who went through this & I was so embarrassed. This forum helped me so much. If anyones reading this like I was before they go, just force yourself to do it, it’s not as bad as you hype it in your head. I was shaking like a leaf before I went in. The relief is indescribable.
I have never really had tooth issues but I wasn’t taking care of them as I should have been. I laxed on my flossing mostly, I’ve always been a fanatic about brushing. I bought a water pick, electric toothbrush & started flossing after every meal about a month ago.
I noticed them bothering me late last year, & I had to build up to go to the dentist as I was sure they were all falling out & I would need dentures. I browsed this forum non stop, looked up dental implant costs, looked up denture costs…talked to my grandma about her dentures/implants..stressed myself & everyone out by talking about my teeth non stop leading up to my appointment. It’s all I could think about.
I had one tooth pulled that they told me I would need to root canal/crown like 5 years ago & I didn’t…but they took my X-rays & said I need deep cleanings (not surprisingly) & two crowns & my bones are strong! So I’m all lined up to have it all done all February & then my back tooth they removed implanted after that.
I feel kind of silly for building this up as badly as I did in my head, but they told me there’s just tarter below the gum line & that’s why I have felt like I couldn’t chew, that that feels like a splinter. Most importantly they said if I stay on top of it I won’t lose anymore teeth. The dentist & hygienist couldn’t have been nicer & it cost a lot less all together than I thought it would. I’m just glad I didn’t let my anxiety control me like I really wanted to.
I really appreciate everyone on this forums stories because they really helped me feel not alone. I thought I was the only person who went through this & I was so embarrassed. This forum helped me so much. If anyones reading this like I was before they go, just force yourself to do it, it’s not as bad as you hype it in your head. I was shaking like a leaf before I went in. The relief is indescribable.