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Walestyro
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- Joined
- Aug 13, 2024
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- Wrexham
I’m 31 years old and have never been to a dentist and never even looked after my teeth. I’ve got missing teeth and was embarrassed to smile as my teeth are in an awful state. A few weeks ago, some plaque build up fell off my teeth leaving my gums exposed and very sore so I knew I had to pluck up some courage and make the appointment. I was terrified. I explained my fears to the receptionist who was lovely and put me at ease straight away and said she would pass on everything I had said to the dentist before my appointment (which was in 3 weeks time!)
I spent hours and hours going through every thread on this forum and fully convinced myself at the age of 31 I would have all my teeth extracted and have dentures. I was so anxious waiting for my appointment and thought of everything that could go wrong!
Fast forward to the day of the appointment and I typed their phone number in so many times to ring and cancel the appointment, but all I could think of was I need to start somewhere. If I don’t go today then I probably never will and at least it can be a starting point no matter how bad my teeth are.
My dentist was waiting for me in the reception area and had been told off of my concerns and put me at ease straight away - no shouting, no judgement, no nasty comments - just genuinely wanting to help.
I burst in to tears when we walked in to the clinic room but my dentist was very reassuring and said she would only look in my mouth and wouldn’t use any metal tools at all. Once I was lying down in the chair I felt so much more comfortable and at ease as she spoke about everything she could see. We managed to do a couple of x rays and as my heart was beating out of my chest waiting for her to say I needed them all removed…. She sat me up and said my teeth were very strong and I just needed a couple of fillings!
I was so happy I cried all over again!
I would urge anyone reading who is scared to research a dentist in your area who will treat you the same. Read the reviews!! Explain when you book the appointment how scared you are and they really will help you out!
The outcome really may not be as bad as what you think it will be!
I’ve got a basic cleaning booked for a few weeks time and then my fillings will be completed at separate appointments.
I spent hours and hours going through every thread on this forum and fully convinced myself at the age of 31 I would have all my teeth extracted and have dentures. I was so anxious waiting for my appointment and thought of everything that could go wrong!
Fast forward to the day of the appointment and I typed their phone number in so many times to ring and cancel the appointment, but all I could think of was I need to start somewhere. If I don’t go today then I probably never will and at least it can be a starting point no matter how bad my teeth are.
My dentist was waiting for me in the reception area and had been told off of my concerns and put me at ease straight away - no shouting, no judgement, no nasty comments - just genuinely wanting to help.
I burst in to tears when we walked in to the clinic room but my dentist was very reassuring and said she would only look in my mouth and wouldn’t use any metal tools at all. Once I was lying down in the chair I felt so much more comfortable and at ease as she spoke about everything she could see. We managed to do a couple of x rays and as my heart was beating out of my chest waiting for her to say I needed them all removed…. She sat me up and said my teeth were very strong and I just needed a couple of fillings!
I was so happy I cried all over again!
I would urge anyone reading who is scared to research a dentist in your area who will treat you the same. Read the reviews!! Explain when you book the appointment how scared you are and they really will help you out!
The outcome really may not be as bad as what you think it will be!
I’ve got a basic cleaning booked for a few weeks time and then my fillings will be completed at separate appointments.
