Has anyone who has really bad teeth been ridiculously embarrassed to go to the dentist for the first time? Panicked!
7 Answers to "Has anyone who has really bad teeth been ridiculously embarrassed to go to the dentist for the first time? Panicked!"
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My brother in law had this problem. He was in prison for years and when he got out and went to the dentist they made remarks about his teeth, and he said he wasn't going back, even though he needed work done. Then I guess his mom called a different dentist's office and made his appointment and told them what had happened, and that she didn't want anyone saying anything negative to him about his teeth. I'm sorry you're self conscious about it, but their job is to fix your teeth, not make you feel bad about them.
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Thank you for your comment and I can relate to your brother. I will be going and I will be embarrassed and have anxiety but I must do it. I know that now. My appointment is next week and I will push through it. I am going to need dentures and that's ok, I've accepted that I just hope the dentist is kind. I appreciate your comment thank u
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:) just try to calm down, and look forward to what it's going to be like after the work is done. I wish you the best.
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thats half the reason they got so bad
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You are correct but the other reason is no insurance and no money to get them fixed. I appreciate your answer though and I will be taking care of it, I am just nervous and embarrassed
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dont be. ,driving a vehicle is no privilage.having teeth at at 40 to eat that juicy crisp apple is.!!
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Ask a British person. It seems like all Brits have terrible teeth
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Seems like a lot of Americans have the same problem from all the research I've done. You'd actually be really surprised to know how many people in this country suffer from this problem. And unfortunately a lot of young women and men. But I'll def be open to listening to anyone from any country. Thanks for commenting
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No. I know the dentist loves me. You see rotten teeth, the dentist will see $$. You have to get it done before it kills you though.
At your age, I started getting root canals. Last summer I had a triple extraction (the pain before was worse than after the extraction).
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Thank u very much and you are absolutely correct. I very much worry about my health now. I have my appointment and am going next week, nothing will stop me but still very ashamed and embarrassed but I know I have to go through and get this done immediately. Thank you for your response, I appreciate it
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I wouldnt know, my teeth are remarkably straight, a couple friends have actually remarked on how straight my teeth are :P
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I am very happy for you and I hope you continue to have wonderful teeth. You've obviously taken very good care of them and should be very proud of yourself for doing so.
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Nope, i have taken awful care of them, any and every dentist would be horrified.
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would you rather wait 10 more years to have them all pulled out?
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I understand what you are saying and you are correct. But, they are all going to be pulled out due to the fact that none can be saved. I had no insurance and no money unfortunately to take care of it sooner and was really at a loss about where to begin. I was young, nieve, irresponsible, and broke. I am doing something about it now and have just hot my insurance but it doesn't prevent the embarrassment that I feel and the anxiety it gives me. I will do it but I am nervous and ashamed. As well as I should be. Although I didn't have insurance or Money and a gum disease that destroyed all my teeth, I am to blame for a lot of it. And I am fully aware of that. That is why the shame and embarrassment is there. I will be taking care of it now and I appreciate your comment. Thank u
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Posted by freeed Mar 12th, 2013 at 11:16PM
They'll only get worse if you delay. Face your fear. The dentist is there to help you. He wouldn't be needed if everyone's teeth were perfect, would he? U R doing him a favor!
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Reply by Dwoodsum84 Mar 12th, 2013 at 11:19PM
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