Conquering My Fear: The Dental Journey

😱Despite understanding that dental treatments are not dangerous, I still have an intense fear of dental procedures.

👶My earliest memories of visits to the dentist involve me crying uncontrollably throughout the process, even though there was no physical pain.

🦷I had to remove five baby teeth before getting braces, and the anticipation of the extraction filled me with fear.

😅I managed to pull out three teeth on my own before the extraction deadline, saving myself from a dreaded dental appointment.

💵By pulling out my own teeth, I saved my mom a significant amount of money, which she rewarded me with as a token of appreciation.

Why do you have an intense fear of the dentist?

—My fear of the dentist dates back to my childhood, and even though I understand the procedures are not dangerous, I still experience uncontrollable fear and anxiety.

How did you manage to pull out three teeth on your own?

—Motivated by the looming extraction appointment, I wiggled my loose teeth every day until I was able to pull out three of them before the deadline.

Did you experience any pain during the wisdom tooth extraction?

—Physically, I didn't feel any pain during the extraction, but the sounds and sensations of the procedure were horrifying, causing intense fear and discomfort.

Why did you choose not to continue with your current dentist?

—Despite the promise of straightening my teeth, the treatment with my current dentist did not align my bite correctly and caused discomfort. I decided to seek another dental professional for further treatment.

What lessons have you learned from your dental journey?

—My dental journey has taught me about the importance of facing and overcoming fears, as well as the value of proper dental care and seeking trustworthy professionals.

00:00From early childhood, I've had an intense fear of dental procedures, despite knowing they are not dangerous.

03:39While preparing for braces, I had to remove five baby teeth, which filled me with fear due to the anticipation of the extraction.

07:24Motivated by the looming extraction appointment, I managed to pull out three teeth on my own, saving myself from the dreaded procedure.

07:46During my wisdom tooth extraction, I experienced intense fear and discomfort, even though I didn't feel any physical pain.

08:37Despite undergoing dental treatment with my current dentist, my teeth did not align correctly, leading me to seek another dental professional.