Set up first dental appointment in 16 years

[Daviddd312]

Haven’t been to the dentist in about 16 years (I’m 30) due to medical anxiety that I developed; but I finally mustered up the courage to set up an appointment. Scheduled for July 9th…. Feel like I took a big step in setting it up and now I just need to follow through with it. Feel like I’ve kept my teeth in decent shape but I am in need of a cleaning especially between by bottom teeth and to check out some gum inflammation/recession you can see by my bottom canine tooth. Wish me luck

 

[Enarete]

Hi Daviddd312,

well done on scheduling, that really is a huge step! may everything go well!

 

[ScaredyCat22]

@Daviddd312 Good luck! The longest I stayed away was 20 years. It was really hard to go back, but I was glad that I got it over with. I hope your appointment goes well. I suffer anxiety over all things medical, too, not just dental. I am about to have my first dental appointment in 6 years.

 

[Sassycass]

Congratulations on your first step! This is a huge step and you should be proud of yourself.

 

[Daviddd312]

Haven’t been to the dentist in about 16 years (I’m 30) due to medical anxiety that I developed; but I finally mustered up the courage to set up an appointment. Scheduled for July 9th…. Feel like I took a big step in setting it up and now I just need to follow through with it. Feel like I’ve kept my teeth in decent shape but I am in need of a cleaning especially between by bottom teeth and to check out some gum inflammation/recession you can see by my bottom canine tooth. Wish me luck

Forgot to update this and say my dentist visit went well and way better than expected. They were very understanding of my anxiety too! I ended up only needing a regular cleaning and 3 fillings so I’ll be going back in 3 weeks for that! Great news though after it had been so long!

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Daviddd312. This is so great to hear! Awesome that your appt went even better than expected and they were very understanding of your anxiety and that you only needed the regular cleaning and few fillings! You'll have to let us know how that goes. It's always nerve wracking trying new dentists and not doing especially after its been a few years. It's Huge!!