My teeth are severly decayed but I hate going to the dentist, any advice?

Q.
Hello

I’ve reached a stage of my life where my teeth are affecting all of my life, I’m far too scared about talking to anyone about this and I haven’t visited a dentist in about 6 years as I had a tooth extraction and I hated it.

I hate my teeth, I have to alter my smile so that people can’t see the tops of my teeth as some of them have cavities in the front of them, I recently lost a tooth and it’s now a black stub, 3-4 of my front teeth have decay between them that is noticable if I smile more than I should and if Im not eating or drinking I can sometimes taste the decay in my teeth, I hate it.

I dread meal times and scared of my girlfriend finding out, Im only 21 and this is ruining my life, I have no idea what to do

A.
For anxious patients it is important to make dentistry as pleasant as possible. Sedation can often help as you become very relaxed and do not remember very much about the actual procedure.
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan
May 4th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
simon Says :

Can you make me a pair of freddy mercury teeth that i can wear, and remove over my exhisting teeth,for stage work.

May 4th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
john Says :

This can be done from an impression of your teeth and made by a denture technician

May 25th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Carissa Says :

hi i am a 30year old lady i have got a denture that untill this week had 5top teeth i couldnt wear it becasuse off the discomfert it causes then lastweek i was bighting in to a apple and my front top tooth broke i went to my local dentist and he did a root canal and added a front tooth on my platefor which i am very greatfull but the problem is i still cant ware it it hurts alot and makes me gip as iff somethinh is choking me scince my tooth broke near 2 weeks ago i haven left my house as i feel so uncomfertable withthe way i look i would like somthing more permanant but i am on benifits due to a disability i no places offer credit which bi would snap up in a shot but my credit rating is not great due to a previous relationship do you no off any waqy i can be help or any way i will be garentead credit this isdestroying my self confidence and life im 30 and feel like a 60year old thankyou for reading

June 16th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Bradyn Says :

I am terrified of choking but mainly of swallowing my tongue , I have not been to the dentist for 6 years and now need treatment, can you help? I have tried hypnotism in the past but it is not a long term solution. I am not afraid of needles or drills or of pain.

June 16th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Malakai Says :

The fact that you are not afraid of needles / drills . etc is a bonus . Your problem really needs a more in depth analysis about factors which relate to you personally . Only by finding out what is going on can suggestions be made as to what might help

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