Petrified and suffering!

[Pleasehelpme!!]

I have been in discomfort for over 6 months now. My two front teeth feel as tho they are going to fall out, they feel numb and my gums are very swollen around them. I am too scared to book a dental appointment but am constantly in distress and fear is keeping me awake at night. I am convinced I will need root canals and am petrified of even the bought if sitting in that dentists chair ?

 

[Courtenay]

Honestly the fear is usually worse than the reality, at least for me. My fear kept me out of the chair for almost 10 years and now I am paying for it dearly. It's worth trying to overcome your fear to not be in pain and be happy again. For me, my consult was nowhere near as bad as I expected. And while not thrilled about the work I have starting tomorrow, the end result, a nice bright smile I can be proud of, is what motivates me. When I went for my consult I was convinced I'd need full dentures at 31. That I would have massive bone loss, dental cysts, advanced periodontal disease etc and granted I do need some work, it was not as bad as I thought and I even have a couple broken teeth.... honestly just getting through the consult with a good dentist made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. That was a few weeks ago now and I am nervous to start the work tomorrow, but also excited. Good luck. I hope you can find the strength to overcome your fear.

 

[law69]

I'm 47 I've the worst dental phobia what's making me go is how dangerous tooth infection can be
I'm like you I'm sure I'll need dentures and I've a sore patch behind my front teeth so I'm thinking cancer

I think we just have to get through this the best we can know how your feeling