I haven’t visited the dentist in 20 years because of a previous experience, what should I do?
Q.
Hi Dr Bohara, I am a 50 yr old woman, living in northern ireland. About 20 years ago, I had an improperly treated abscess, which resulted in theloss of two teeth and since then have worn a temporary denture, as i have been too scared to go back. This is now causing too many problems, as i think i have gum disease. Is there anything I can do? if its possible, would like dentist to hide behind door as i walk in armed with a rubber hammer lol – the problem is my fear of something similar happening again. Please give me some advice, I need to go to the dentist but I’m so frightened.Thank you
Hi Dr Bohara, I am a 50 yr old woman, living in northern ireland. About 20 years ago, I had an improperly treated abscess, which resulted in theloss of two teeth and since then have worn a temporary denture, as i have been too scared to go back. This is now causing too many problems, as i think i have gum disease. Is there anything I can do? if its possible, would like dentist to hide behind door as i walk in armed with a rubber hammer lol – the problem is my fear of something similar happening again. Please give me some advice, I need to go to the dentist but I’m so frightened.Thank you
A.
Hi thank you for your question. I would strongly suggest a consultation initially to allow a sympathetic dentist to examine your mouth in detail. This would allow the dentist to give a diagnosis and treatment plan accordingly. If nothing is done then things may get worse. I hope this helps and Good luck!
Hi thank you for your question. I would strongly suggest a consultation initially to allow a sympathetic dentist to examine your mouth in detail. This would allow the dentist to give a diagnosis and treatment plan accordingly. If nothing is done then things may get worse. I hope this helps and Good luck!
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