Starting to worry about my teeth...

Savvy_Sue

DS1 was a nightmare at that age: we could get him in through the door, but then he wouldn't open his mouth. But I blame the dentist, who said his little brush was only going to 'tickle' DS1 and demonstrated on his hand.

Now, DS1 always HATED being tickled, and we'd always said it was his right not to be tickled if he didn't want to be. I did try telling the dentist that he wouldn't want to be tickled, but it was no good.

Anyway, I spoke to my own dentist at another appointment, and she suggested taking him along to one of our appointments, and just letting him see how we behaved. So he went off with DH, who was VERY brave, opened his mouth nice and wide, and cost a fortune because he needed an expensive filling! :rotfl: Biggest dentistry bill we'd had for years!

But it did the trick. Can't guarantee it will work for everyone, but thinking about it afterwards, he'd always gone on the chair before his brothers, and he just didn't know what to expect.

ofnus

well another step in the journey; i've 'come out' to my OH who was very supportive, tactful and considerate. feels good to know that i have physical support as well as online support

belfastgirl23

ofnus wrote: »

well another step in the journey; i've 'come out' to my OH who was very supportive, tactful and considerate. feels good to know that i have physical support as well as online support

Well done!!

It is incredibly common y'know, nothing to be ashamed of..

scotlass99

ofnus wrote: »

well another step in the journey; i've 'come out' to my OH who was very supportive, tactful and considerate. feels good to know that i have physical support as well as online support

Aww thats great! I am not really looking forward to my appointment but keep the picture of me with healthy teeth in my mind!!:o

alw

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eyelinerprincess

I haven't been to the dentist in about 4/5 years. I hated the dentist I used to go to, and there have been various stories about him (including one woman I know who gritted her teeth in her sleep and dentist yelled at her until she cried), and I have a fear of anyone putting anything in my mouth (possibly cos I have a sensitive gag reflex, even the doctor putting a tongue depressor in my mouth makes me gag).

belfastgirl23

eyelinerprincess wrote: »

I haven't been to the dentist in about 4/5 years. I hated the dentist I used to go to, and there have been various stories about him (including one woman I know who gritted her teeth in her sleep and dentist yelled at her until she cried), and I have a fear of anyone putting anything in my mouth (possibly cos I have a sensitive gag reflex, even the doctor putting a tongue depressor in my mouth makes me gag).

Just try to keep in mind that you are one of the unlucky people who has had a very bad experience and it can only get better next time! I had a horrible dentist as a child but all of my dentists since then have been great and my current one is a star. BTW I have a strong gag reflex too, even when cleaning teeth etc, but find with a good dentist it isn't triggered...

scotlass99

Ohhhh I have my appointment on Wednesday getting nervous already!! I really hope this is a nice dentist!! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

How is everyone else getting on, teeth-wise?

LouBlue

scotlass99 wrote: »

Ohhhh I have my appointment on Wednesday getting nervous already!! I really hope this is a nice dentist!! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

Well done - you'll be fine! :T

maytaurus

The most terrifying thing for me on my last visit to the dentist, was that they told me I need some root work doing
That my own dentist can't do it and to go private will be £50 to £75 for the consultation and £500 to £700 for the treatment !
So it might be 10 years before I can go for treatment ! :eek: