Need some help

Mini dynamo

Hey guys

So im 30 years old and have really bad teeth. This is something iv been trying to deal with for the longest time. I could sit here and write how something has always happened that stops me from seing it through but it wont change anything. As it stands i have no self confidence and i have experted the ability of speaking with my teeth behind my lips and looking down. I have to will myself out of my door every day for work. I avoid conversations in fear of my teeth being commented on. I just cant avoid them all.

At this moment I have 3 severly damaged teeth, my front teeth protrude and are loose. Pretty sure ill lose one any day now. I have receeding gums and gum disease. I dont know if its related to me teeth but i can feel my jaw bone in my ear sometimes, if that makes sense. Probably wouldnt believe me if i said i brush everyday but I do.

I know what your thinking and the last dentist iv seen said it too "why did i let it get so bad?". Trust me it wasn't by choice. I have always hit some wall or issue thats stopped me progressing to a resolution. Like i said i can break it all down and I'd be happy to do so if you really wanna know just ask but i just dont see the point.

Iv tried to keep my head up as much as i can, i just cant do it anymore. Its messing with my head so much. I was asked to post here by a concerned family member and i promised i would so this is it.
I need help. I need advice, guidance or even an idea of what to do. Im so lost, i dont know what to do anymore.

Thank you

chooey

Firstly take a deep breath and contact a dentist. There are ones specifically available for nervous patients. I know this as I've been to visit one myself. I let things get back myself and ended up losing one of my premolars which is very visible when I talk or smile. I've put it off for the past 15 years doing anything about it. In the end, three months ago I bit the bullet and went for an appointment, ended up getting some fillings done and I got an implant fitted yesterday.
To say that I'm proud of myself for going and relieved is an understatement. You'd swear that I'd climbed Everest!
Honestly, you can do this. Phone and make an appointment. I thought that I would be judged but they were honestly so nice and understanding. They gave me a list of the treatments that I needed doing and I've been gradually getting them done, though I had to take out a small loan.
There is so much they can do. Think how great you will feel if you get them sorted. You don't have to get it all done the same day, work out a treatment plan and fix the most important things firstly. I'm in Dublin so if you need the name of the dentist I went to just send me a PM.
Honestly, you can definitely get through it and get sorted. If I can, anyone can.

helimachoptor

as chooey says, the most difficult step is going to see the dentist first of all.

Once you're over that, everything else becomes a lot easier and once you do it, you'll wonder what stopped you! Good luck!