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jen2605
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I had a dentist appointment 2 weeks ago and was told I had multiple small, early cavities, and that I will need multiple fillings in 6 months unless I do something about it.
I've become totally obsessed with it, I have a huge dental fear anyway, and had to get a couple of fillings 2 years ago which I found absolutely AWFUL. I can't stand the thought of needing more fillings.
Since the appointment, I've been brushing at least 3 times a day, flossing daily and using high fluoride rinse. I've bought the highest concentration fluoride toothpaste and rinse I can find.
But I'm starting to get obsessed with eating. Initially, I just really cut down my sugar intake, ate anything sugary with a meal, and stopped snacking. I've changed to sugar free squash and reduced to half a spoon of sugar in my tea (which I don't drink much of). Now, it's like I'm just generally scared to eat anything. Whenever I put something in my mouth, I can picture it rotting my teeth away. I've lost 3kg in the past 12 days because of it. Now I do have weight to lose, but I'm concerned that this is becoming an unhealthy obsession, and I don't really know what to do.
I've become totally obsessed with it, I have a huge dental fear anyway, and had to get a couple of fillings 2 years ago which I found absolutely AWFUL. I can't stand the thought of needing more fillings.
Since the appointment, I've been brushing at least 3 times a day, flossing daily and using high fluoride rinse. I've bought the highest concentration fluoride toothpaste and rinse I can find.
But I'm starting to get obsessed with eating. Initially, I just really cut down my sugar intake, ate anything sugary with a meal, and stopped snacking. I've changed to sugar free squash and reduced to half a spoon of sugar in my tea (which I don't drink much of). Now, it's like I'm just generally scared to eat anything. Whenever I put something in my mouth, I can picture it rotting my teeth away. I've lost 3kg in the past 12 days because of it. Now I do have weight to lose, but I'm concerned that this is becoming an unhealthy obsession, and I don't really know what to do.
