Hi,
I have been watching this thread for over 2 years now while trying to build up some courage to do something about my awful teeth. I know most people on here will have thought their teeth were awful but mine litterally are some of the worst I have seen (believe me I have looked through plenty of pics on the internet)and I am only in my early 30s which makes me even more ashamed.
The fear I have is just so intense now I can't even write this without being reduced to a sobbing wreck, it's pathetic I know.
If I can get over this it will change my life, I have 3 beautifull children and I know it is impacting on thier lives too as I just want to stay at home all the time, I dread going out anywhere at all and I don't even like them having friends round incase i embarrass them, I am totally depressed with my situation.
The last time I built up the courage to go to a dentist was 3 years ago, at the appointment the dentist said he could do the work I needed but also gave me a lecture and told me I should be ashamed of myself for letting my teeth get in that state at such a young age...... I didn't go back.
Since then things have got even worse, with both my fear and my teeth, the ones I have left seem to be crumbling away bit by bit,,, however the comments people have made about Dr healy have really made me want to go and see him, I really think he could be the man to understand and help me...

the only thing worrying me now is how I could afford the treatment. I'm pretty sure I couldn't get finance because I had to declare bankruptcy a few years ago,,( I was held up in a robbery at the shop I used to own and the slimy insurance co wouldn't pay out on a glitch, hence it left me in a load of mess financially) so although I could afford to pay the finance monthly I don't think I could get it.
Really hope I can go and see him soon though, I want to get some confidence back so I can get out there and start enjoying my life .. fingers crossed x x x x
P.s good luck to anyone who has the courage to try and overcome thier fear x