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poordecisions0
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Lots of work in the last year, still finding issues. Having anxiety/panic attacks
New to the forum, hello!
I'm 25, essentially didn't brush my teeth or go to the dentist in college (age 18-24ish). I had braces as a child. I have had dental/medical phobia my whole life, which explains why I buried my head in the sand for so long (i still haven't had a regular physical in over 10years). Finally got the courage to go around July 2017, and immediately started with work. Between July 2017 and Feb 2018, I had ~12 fillings ranging from small to large, a large root canal + crown, a deep clean, and a Night-guard made. Even with insurance, I have spent ~$4000 out of pocket which was a financial strain, and been under the ?knife? for at least a full 8hrs combined at this point. It almost seems like i am going to the dentist once a month, non-stop.
I've had 2 regular cleaning appointments on a 4mo schedule since the majority of the work was complete. About a month ago in April I had a regular cleaning, and a large cavity (that was missed in the xray in July?!??) was found (right side, upper rear most molar, outside face, my wisdom teeth have already been extracted). I had the cavity done 1 week ago, it but continued below the gum line further than the dentist thought.
He had me back today to double check the work and found that he needs to cut the gum away and do some more filling to the same cavity under the gum line! He can poke around with a pick and find painful spots under the gum line.
Due to other factors in my personal and professional life, I've recently been having anxiety attacks, and essentially had another one shortly after my appointment today. I booked an appointment with my parents' long-time dentist for a second opinion. I don't know if I can handle any more dental procedures, and at this point I just want to be done, I have to be done. If there was a way to put me under general anesthetic and just finish the work, i would gladly pay $500, $1000, $2000 or whatever it costs. I feel like I've paid the price for my negligence but its just not stopping. Looking for recommendation and support. It is starting to affect my work life as well.
thanks for reading
Julian
New to the forum, hello!
I'm 25, essentially didn't brush my teeth or go to the dentist in college (age 18-24ish). I had braces as a child. I have had dental/medical phobia my whole life, which explains why I buried my head in the sand for so long (i still haven't had a regular physical in over 10years). Finally got the courage to go around July 2017, and immediately started with work. Between July 2017 and Feb 2018, I had ~12 fillings ranging from small to large, a large root canal + crown, a deep clean, and a Night-guard made. Even with insurance, I have spent ~$4000 out of pocket which was a financial strain, and been under the ?knife? for at least a full 8hrs combined at this point. It almost seems like i am going to the dentist once a month, non-stop.
I've had 2 regular cleaning appointments on a 4mo schedule since the majority of the work was complete. About a month ago in April I had a regular cleaning, and a large cavity (that was missed in the xray in July?!??) was found (right side, upper rear most molar, outside face, my wisdom teeth have already been extracted). I had the cavity done 1 week ago, it but continued below the gum line further than the dentist thought.
He had me back today to double check the work and found that he needs to cut the gum away and do some more filling to the same cavity under the gum line! He can poke around with a pick and find painful spots under the gum line.
Due to other factors in my personal and professional life, I've recently been having anxiety attacks, and essentially had another one shortly after my appointment today. I booked an appointment with my parents' long-time dentist for a second opinion. I don't know if I can handle any more dental procedures, and at this point I just want to be done, I have to be done. If there was a way to put me under general anesthetic and just finish the work, i would gladly pay $500, $1000, $2000 or whatever it costs. I feel like I've paid the price for my negligence but its just not stopping. Looking for recommendation and support. It is starting to affect my work life as well.
thanks for reading
Julian
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