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BeachGirl787
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- Joined
- Apr 8, 2019
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Hello guys,
Yesterday I noticed my back gums we're swollen. Today I noticed a red dot on the back of my gums. It hurts to chew but I am terrified of going to the dentist to get this checked out!! I would rather be locked in a room with a bunch of spiders than go to the dentist even for a cleaning. I am completely afraid of the pain. Not only that, but all of the smells, sounds, and sights make my heart race a little more. I've tried listening to music while having my teeth checked before, but my fears drown out the music. I've tried deep breathing exercises, grounding exercises, and essential oils. I'm terrified that eventually my gums will be really swollen and I'll have to go to the dentist. I'm just super terrified. I probably shouldn't be so scared of the dentist. I mean, I'm 16 and I've had this fear basically my whole life. I don't know but my fear may have stemmed from the time I was forcibly held down by a dentist when I was little. I must have tried to block out the event as, I don't remember it well. Thanks guys!
Yesterday I noticed my back gums we're swollen. Today I noticed a red dot on the back of my gums. It hurts to chew but I am terrified of going to the dentist to get this checked out!! I would rather be locked in a room with a bunch of spiders than go to the dentist even for a cleaning. I am completely afraid of the pain. Not only that, but all of the smells, sounds, and sights make my heart race a little more. I've tried listening to music while having my teeth checked before, but my fears drown out the music. I've tried deep breathing exercises, grounding exercises, and essential oils. I'm terrified that eventually my gums will be really swollen and I'll have to go to the dentist. I'm just super terrified. I probably shouldn't be so scared of the dentist. I mean, I'm 16 and I've had this fear basically my whole life. I don't know but my fear may have stemmed from the time I was forcibly held down by a dentist when I was little. I must have tried to block out the event as, I don't remember it well. Thanks guys!