I have a terrible gag reflex. Even something as simple as having dental x-rays taken can make me gag, and I once had to stop a procedure because I couldn’t tolerate the instruments in my mouth. It’s embarrassing, and I’ve started putting off dental appointments because I dread going through it again. I’m not particularly […]
Read More...I have a disaster of a mouth. I’m fairly certain most of my teeth are infected. I know they all have decay. My problem is two-fold. One, money. It’s going to cost a fortune to get all of this fixed and I don’t have a fortune. Two, I’m terrified of the dentist, which is what […]
Read More...I hate going to the dentist and only went because I have a massive toothache. My dentist was a complete jerk about it and said I wouldn’t have these problems if I would actually come like I’m supposed to. I almost left, but my mouth was in too much pain. So, are there dentists who […]
Read More...I have had a swelling on my gums above one of my top molars for three years. My dentist said it is most likely a chronic abscess but could be a cyst. He’s suggested watching it all this time. While it isn’t very tender, I’ve started to worry about it. I did some research on […]
Read More...I have a seven year old daughter with a cavity. I know it needs to be treated. I am aware of what will happen if I don’t. The big problem is that she is the most obstinate, uncooperative child you have ever met when it comes to seeing a dentist. Have you ever had a […]
Read More...I have been afraid of the dentist for most of my life, which means I’ve been avoiding them unless I was in so much pain I couldn’t avoid it. Those procedures did nothing to change my mind about the dentist but they were necessary. I’m wondering if there is a way I can have my […]
Read More...I really hate going to the dentist and nothing about my latest appointment has changed my mind. I had a tooth extraction because it was badly infected. Apparently, when he extracted the tooth he perforated my sinus cavity. A few days after the extraction, my cheek swelled up and there was a lot of discharge […]
Read More...I am getting braces and the dentist/orthodontist suggested getting four teeth removed because of overcrowding. He left one root in for a premolar, which puzzled me because if he’s trying to make space, wouldn’t he need that space where the root is? I asked him about it and he told me it would fall out […]
Read More...I have avoided the dentist for years because I’m a total coward. My husband suggested that I see someone who uses sedation. Our dentist does not. When I talked to him about possibly using sedation himself, he told me it was too risky. Then, he told me about a woman in Iowa whose dentist gave […]
Read More...I had a molar break. It is not the wisdom tooth, but the one in front of it. I was short on money so put off going to the dentist. Plus, if I am being completely honest, then I will admit I’m not the best dental patient. This happened a week and a half ago. […]
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