I Have Extreme Dental Phobia And My Teeth Are In A Pitiful State. Do You Think I Will Need To Undergo Surgery?

Q.
Hello Dr Moore. I am the mother of 4 boys and I am 47 years old. I have extreme dental phobia. I haven’t been to a dentist for more than 15 years! Now my mouth is really in a pitiful condition. I am planning to visit a dentist now as I have lost my smile and being a teaching assistant I feel that it is an important tool to communicate with children.
I have a question: Most of my teeth are broken up to the gum-line. After 4/5 years my gum is now closed and the root I assume must be inside. I have never had any infection/ pain or abscess. Do you think I will need a surgical extraction? I wish I could get my smile back as I am willing to extract all of my teeth and get dentures.
Thank you for your precious time.
A.
Hi. You should find a dentist who can offer treatment for anxious patients such as intra venous sedation, they can give you all the details on what will work for you. There are many different treatments available these days so try to read up on each and see if any would work well for you. Try to find an experienced dentist you feel completely at ease with. Based on what you’ve told me it’s likely that you will need some surgery, but it’s difficult to say without seeing you in person. I hope this helps and you find the courage to get your smile back. Best wishes, Dr Andrew Moore.
Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

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