Should I change dentist uk

[redboo]

I have tried to overcome my fear, finally a few months ago I went to a dentist, kinda felt chuffed with myself got fillings done and dentist was ok ish, but have been told due to gum disease need bottom front 4 teeth out, got a referal to anasetic clinic,i got my head around that and was originally told me I could have immediate dentures, then last week when I went back for a 3 month check I asked about the mold for the dentures and she mumbled something that maybe she could roll it up in this session of treatment but I may loose teeth whilst getting the mold done (yes I have one really loose one) and it would probably be better to wait until after, I said what sort of time scale would I be left with no bottom front teeth she again mumbled maybe January (3 months! !!) But it would be up to me and my oral hygene if I wanted them quicker!! I said I work with the public and I don't feel waiting even a short time is acceptable, she said I will see you in a couple of weeks and we will discuss then as this is just a check up appointment, since then my fear has escalated to my original can't sleep, can't eat fear, I have now decided to go to a different dentist (found one sympathetic to fearful patients) to get another opinion,I don't feel in this day and age they should leave someone near on 3 months with front teeth missing, please advise am I being sensible

 

[carole]

Yes you are being very sensible. It is good that you are seeing another dentist, don't let them take your teeth out without making you an immediate denture to put in straight away after the teeth are removed.