How I overcame my dental phobia and treated my cavities.

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This might be sudden, but do you like going to the dentist?

I don't really like it. Childhood trauma, the unique smell of the clinic, feeling like I'm going to choke on that pink stuff they use to take impressions. And to begin with, I hate having people look inside my mouth, and so on.

But I have been working hard to go to the dentist for the past year.

・Memories of the dentist from when I was young

Please only fix the parts that hurt!

My mother said this with enough intensity to storm the reception desk. The dentist said it would be better to fix everything, but my mother's answer was NO.

I could only get treatment for the teeth that hurt, and my mother would glare at me, saying, "Good grief! You're such an expensive child!" My mother was someone who absolutely hated hospitals.

Eventually, it became a place I would only go to reluctantly when a cavity got worse and I couldn't stand it anymore.

My way of thinking started to change a year ago. Suddenly, one of my teeth chipped significantly, and I had no choice but to get a bridge. The shock of losing three teeth finally made me realize how precious teeth are. It was the moment I was freed from my mother's curse of only fixing the painful parts, and I decided, "I'm going to have everything that's wrong fixed."

When the cavity treatment was finished, the doctor told me, "You did a great job." They are usually quite detached and not particularly charming. I'm sure there are people who end up hating the treatment and stop coming halfway through. I felt from the bottom of my heart that I was glad I did my best. (I still have to get my wisdom teeth extracted—😭 Aaaah!)

You must check the reviews 💻📱

You absolutely must check the reviews. Even if a website says they are friendly to people with dental phobia, it often comes down to money (non-insurance coverage) in the end. I didn't choose a clinic specifically for dental phobia, but I decided based on the reviews. Even if they persistently recommend orthodontics, you must never sign anything.I am not considering orthodontics right nowis the way to go. It becomes a hassle to refuse, and you'll start dreading going to the dentist. Let's also check the reviews to see what the reception staff is like ✅

Regular cleaning is important

I had lived a life where I had never even had a cleaning, but once I did, my teeth changed completely. Even if you don't have cavities, let's get them checked regularly 🦷👩🏻‍⚕️

Let's honestly ask about things we don't understand. I started by asking what a cleaning is, and I also asked about toothbrushes and floss that suit me. Because I didn't know. They will teach you everything ✨

Children and pediatric dentistry

My son goes to a pediatric dentist for regular checkups. The doctor is truly kind! I'm jealous! I wish I could go there myself 😭✨ Pediatric dentistry also depends on compatibility, and when I inquired around the time he was 3, I didn't go to the clinic that told me, "If they struggle, we'll wrap them up in a net, though—" 🙅🏻‍♀️

From experience, I think the experience of having a "place where a kind dentist checks your teeth regularly" from childhood is quite important!

・If you manage to go to the dentist, spoil yourself

You were truly, truly brave just to work up the courage to make an appointment and open your mouth👏. I hear some people even start crying the moment they sit in the chair. Even if you cry, you're amazing just for making it to the clinic👏💮.

Once you're done at the clinic, please spoil yourself by buying something you like or eating something delicious.

Um, lastly... (´ρ｀*) *ahem*
I've booked an appointment to have my wisdom tooth extracted.

Give me your strength (teary-eyed)

A story about wisdom tooth extraction🐟😬🦷

Speaking of dentists on note, there's the 'Totonou Dental Clinic'🦷. Please be sure to check it out🙇‍♀️.

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