worst tooth you've ever had? / still have ?

[maddy222]

im having the fear where my teeth are the worst. any stories to help me?

 

[carole]

Hi we all think we have the worst teeth, but they never are. You won't have the worst teeth a dentist has ever seen. They have seen everything, and are never really shocked. They want to help us to get out teeth and mouths into a healthy state. Why do you think you have the worst teeth.

Do you have an appointment ?

 

[chickenjen]

Hi, maddy!
I think almost everyone on this forum thought before their first appointment that their teeth were going to be declared "the worst" that their dentist has EVER seen. As far as I remember, I don't think that has happened.
I also thought my teeth were the worst, since before 2008, I had not been to the dentist in 23 years. Oh, I brushed twice a day (didn't floss though, because I was worried I would hit a cavity and cause myself pain).
Then I went to the dreaded "first" appointment, (which, by the way, I cancelled 3 times before I actually went to it). I found out that my teeth really weren't as bad as I thought ( I thought every tooth was going to have to be extracted.......... 25 or 26 teeth!! ).
It was only 9 teeth to be extracted and 3 of those were wisdom teeth. A couple of minor cavities in addition to the 6 terribly decayed teeth that were going to be extracted. That was IT!!!!!
My dentist at the time complimented me on my home care.........I nearly fainted.......a compliment from a dentist!!!
So take heart from my story and know that you that you probably won't hear that your teeth are the worst!!
Good as you go through your dental journey.
's,
Jen