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SalamanderPalagander
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New to the forum but have been reading over posts for the past few days and finally decided to post something. In hope of some support, kind words or sharing of experiences.
I’m 26 and have been too laid back with my oral health. There’s a number of reasons for this, but ultimately it is my own fault and responsibility and I know this I’m just beginning to process this properly. I neglected myself for years, and I’m only just realising this and coming to terms with the reason why I couldn’t and didn’t look after myself. I’m really ready to change all of this now, and I’m ready to take control of my oral health and life in general, one step at a time.
I went to the dentist after an overdue annual check-up, and they informed me I needed Root Canal Treatment, which I’ve known for a year but have stupidly being delaying and delaying due to finances mainly. I initially booked this in a week ago then rescheduled due to complete anxiety and having a melt down. I am now rebooked in for this and a filling, and also a hygienist appointment as my dentist informed me I have gingivitis, which I am also terrified about. Now I’m experiencing cold sensitivity on another tooth with an old filling, and have convinced myself this tooth will need extracting. Overall I’m just panicking over every little thing.
This is really beginning to consume me, to the point where it is impacting my work, my relationship, my sleep, and my day-to-day functioning. I know all of this is my own fault, and in no way am I looking for sympathy however I have no where else really to turn with this as I do not want to burden my partner or family.
Mainly my goal is to be happy and healthy, and my teeth and mouth are really bringing me down in every aspect of my life. I’d appreciate any support or words of encouragement with this from anyone.
I’m 26 and have been too laid back with my oral health. There’s a number of reasons for this, but ultimately it is my own fault and responsibility and I know this I’m just beginning to process this properly. I neglected myself for years, and I’m only just realising this and coming to terms with the reason why I couldn’t and didn’t look after myself. I’m really ready to change all of this now, and I’m ready to take control of my oral health and life in general, one step at a time.
I went to the dentist after an overdue annual check-up, and they informed me I needed Root Canal Treatment, which I’ve known for a year but have stupidly being delaying and delaying due to finances mainly. I initially booked this in a week ago then rescheduled due to complete anxiety and having a melt down. I am now rebooked in for this and a filling, and also a hygienist appointment as my dentist informed me I have gingivitis, which I am also terrified about. Now I’m experiencing cold sensitivity on another tooth with an old filling, and have convinced myself this tooth will need extracting. Overall I’m just panicking over every little thing.
This is really beginning to consume me, to the point where it is impacting my work, my relationship, my sleep, and my day-to-day functioning. I know all of this is my own fault, and in no way am I looking for sympathy however I have no where else really to turn with this as I do not want to burden my partner or family.
Mainly my goal is to be happy and healthy, and my teeth and mouth are really bringing me down in every aspect of my life. I’d appreciate any support or words of encouragement with this from anyone.