Terrified of losing teeth and extreme dental anxiety

[CMF]

I went to the dentist last November after not having been for many, many, many years. I have straight, white teeth so thought I didn't need to go however notices tartar build up and a slightly wobbly front tooth so the panic made me go.

I had x rays & full check up. I was told that my teeth are actually quite good, good colour and I have no bone loss however have gum recession from over brushing and a build up of plaque under the gums. I had a clean done and was to go back after a few weeks for another clean which I did not as xmas approached a things got a bit busy. I went back for another apt as a tooth was bothering me and saw a different dentist as my apt got mixed up. i told him my gum recession freaks me out, he assured me by changing how im brushing and by flossing it can be controlled and he has seen 10 times worse, not to worry. I felt he was very thorough in his explanations and decided to see him again when a tooth was bothering me. Upon examination he told I have gum disease which the first one didn't tell me. I was shocked. I had the choice of going to a periodontist who can perform a procedure to clean under the gums (this freaked me out) or have 3 monthly cleans a the dentist surgery to try and improve. if no improvement or it gets worse I will need a periodontist. i opted for he 3 monthly appts. I had the 1st clean a month ago. the hygienist was very happy he was able o get right under the gums and told me he could see no tooth movement and flossing has probably stabalised it. I told him of my anxiety over losing teeth, he told me I would not lose any in this lifetime! Last week my son had 4 wisdom teeth out, this caused some anxiety in me and my front top gums started to sting. I thought I flossed too hard. there is no redness, bleeding or swelling,they look fine. it is one area and I'm freaking out, thinking it is bacteria/plaque eating away at my teeth. it does stop sometimes ie when I eat or chew gum. out for dinner last night I had a panic that I wold need the periodontist procedure even though the dentist was happy a month ago. after having dinner it eased up and i relaxed as i spoke about it. I know someone who had painful stinging lips for months due to stress. I'm thinking of going back to dentist this week but don't want unnecessary things done. all this is giving me anxiety and panic. Its making me sick. I'm scared to go back and I'm scared to do nothing.

cmf

[CMF]

Good morning Lynda,

I hear what you are saying. I do actually have a mouthwash with no alcohol. I tried it this morning and it was good as there is no stinging which you get from the alcohol which would freak me out again. I see your point though, maybe it was to save me further stress. They are very good I tell then straight away I have anxiety and they have taken the time to ask why and listen. Even the receptionist asks If I'm on when I walk in! If I have nothing to worry about, (and I have been told not to worry about thing unless it is mentioned by them when i asked about options etc when my teeth fall out) then I don't mind if they have a little laugh at me as I can also laugh at myself, no problem.

I remember when I separated from my husband and I had anxiety over paying the mortgage and how id cope financially etc. I was going through all the thing that could happen (negative things) and someone said to me that yes, all these could happen but a spaceship could also land in my backyard and the aliens could abduct me and take me away to another planet.

That was 7 years ago, and i'm still here in the same house 🙂

cmf

[gooeylouis]

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[Noneya]

I feel your pain!! Everything you say above is exactly what happened to me !! Did you ever have uncontrollable constant touching the what you do with the