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Ellie12
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I recently went to my first dentist appointment in about 17 years. I was terrified leading up to it (you all understand, no sleep, panic attacks etc) but after being inspired by many people on the forum and articles on the website I wrote an email to the clinic. I used one of the downloadable forms on the website, filled it out re specific triggers and sent it - they confirmed receipt and said it would be passed to my dentist. I knew once I got to that appt that my ability to communicate would be significantly diminished due to my anxiety so hoped this would be brought up by them when I arrived. It was not mentioned at all, I said I had been away for years which seemed like news to them and the only thing I managed to ask for was to keep the chair in a more upright position. I don’t remember a huge amount after that but came away feeling stupid for trying to communicate prior and ashamed at not being able to advocate for myself. The dentist and nurse were very nice throughout and I know they cannot be mind readers- I am useless at communicating when anxious. Just wondering if this is normal for a dentist to not bring up anything at the start?
