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Same, I am just so self conscious about my teeth
I just got a new job after being unemployed for a long time. I am incredibly scared of dentists as a doctor tortured me in my childhood. I am so scared of my teeth getting worse and at the same time I am tired of living in fear.
Comment by tempinator at 10/03/2025 at 04:23 UTC
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That's just the worst, I'm so sorry.
If its any consolation, great dentists do exist. My current dentist is just the nicest guy I have ever met, and is EXTREMELY attentive to any slight displays of discomfort, and does everything he can to make my visits as pain-free as possible. Amazing man, going to be very sad when he retires.
Comment by Pinklady777 at 10/03/2025 at 07:19 UTC
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Just go. I know it's hard but just go. I was the same and I really effed up. Pain of going now is going to be much much less than the pain of going later and facing the consequences. It's going to be okay. You can do it.
Comment by Longjumping-Bake-557 at 10/03/2025 at 02:35 UTC
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I wouldn't do this for aesthetic reasons, it feels nothing like having real teeth. Also the process is gruesome and requires pretty painful recovery.
Comment by smallfried at 10/03/2025 at 13:57 UTC
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Go go go! You'll feel better after. Even if it's worse than you think it is, you feel good knowing what the situation is and making an informed decision what to do next.
Also, I'm in my 40's and dentists now are way better than they used to be.
You can even get laugh gas I think to make it nice and easy if you're really worried. But in my experience, that's not necessary.