I had my first dental appointment today in 5 years.

Well thats a lie, I had one 2 years ago but i ran out screaming and didn't dare go back.

I knew i had to have a tooth extracted that was a fault of a previous dentist who didnt insert a filling properly, causing the infection to get worse.

I have to admit this morning i was absoloutely pooing myself. I was crying my eyes out in the waiting room, but the guy who was seeing me was absolutely gorgeous, and i think i was trying to act brave because of this fact.

I didn't cry, i didnt run out, and most importantly i didn't hit the dentist (this time..)

I Have to go back on the 20th to speak to a nurse about sedation for extraction, as that is the only way they'll get me back in the chair.

I wanted to share todays experience as i am EXTREMELY proud of myself.
My parents couldn't believe that i'd made the appointment by choice.

So anyway, not yet cured of my phobia but every step matters!

Great to hear that you made it Dentist'Nightmare - you should definitely be proud of yourself!

That's one helluva an achievement and well done, as Globe said, you should be very proud of yourself

(07-06-2012 11:33 PM)DentistNightmare Wrote:  I had my first dental appointment today in 5 years.

Well thats a lie, I had one 2 years ago but i ran out screaming and didn't dare go back.

I knew i had to have a tooth extracted that was a fault of a previous dentist who didnt insert a filling properly, causing the infection to get worse.

I have to admit this morning i was absoloutely pooing myself. I was crying my eyes out in the waiting room, but the guy who was seeing me was absolutely gorgeous, and i think i was trying to act brave because of this fact.

I didn't cry, i didnt run out, and most importantly i didn't hit the dentist (this time..)

I Have to go back on the 20th to speak to a nurse about sedation for extraction, as that is the only way they'll get me back in the chair.

I wanted to share todays experience as i am EXTREMELY proud of myself.
My parents couldn't believe that i'd made the appointment by choice.

So anyway, not yet cured of my phobia but every step matters!

Well done

Thats certainly quite an achievemnt and it should give you confidence moving forward. Well done

Dude you are luck man that you go to the dentist after 5 years.Some time problem is occurred during the filling because i have also experience man..I salute to you patience that you are not cry after a lot of waiting...What is the update about your teeth now?