Really badly decayed teeth, embarrassed and terrified to see dentist

[lookingforhelp]

Hi,
I am a 40yr old female. I have struggled with my teeth my whole life, going right back to having teeth removed under ga when I was only 5.

As the years went on I was terrified and didn’t look after my teeth.

Fast forward a number of years and I ended up getting all my teeth on top pulled and an immediate denture fitted in my late 20s.

Now you’d think that what have forced me to look after my remaining but no I’ve severely let them go.

Now at 40 I have 9 teeth remaining in bottom and they are horrendous. I don’t brush them and now feel I can’t brush them as they would look worse. They look bad enough just now are full of calculus at the back that breaks off and the fronts are becoming more horrendous and clearly visible that there is a problem. Brushing them not only highlights that but they aren’t strong enough to withstand brushing. When I’m talking to people I see them subconsciously touch their bottom teeth with their tongue etc.

I know I have to see a dentist but I am terrier and embarrassed as I know I won’t be able to clean them before I go. I know they need to come out and a denture in but I don’t think they are strong enough to withstand getting impressions taken.

I have looked at dentist’s for nervous patients.

I don’t know if it is possible just to talk to dentist on first appointment and tell them I just want them removed.

I also don’t know if they can take impressions with the calculus at the back of the teeth as it makes them feel a lot thicker etc.

I am just lost and don’t know how to get out of how awful this is making me feel even though I know it is my own fault.

Any help or advise appreciated.

 

[Ncbeechbum]

I felt very similar to you. I was scared to death to go to just a consultation appointment. I found the courage and went. The Dentist and staff were so compassionate and understanding. I felt no judgement. I'm sure you teeth won't be the worse thing they have seen. They are there to help you. It won't hurt to make a consultation appointment to just discuss your oral health. Good luck to you!!