Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone can offer any practical advice - I need to go to the dentist, I have a hole in my tooth which I know needs filling. It's been there for months and is causing me severe pain (not all of the time, probably for an hour or so per day).
The problem is, I'm absolutely terrified of the dentist. Even thinking about it now is making me feel uncomfortable and I just can't bring myself to make an appointment.
I haven't been for about 2 years (I know...) and I just don't know how I'm going to get myself there, I always used to bring my mum to hold my hand as such but she passed away last year and I don't feel like there's anyone else I can ask to come with me.
I know I'm being completely irrational, and usually I am quite sensible in terms of my health but the fear preventing my from actually ringing up and getting an appointment.
I know if I don't get this sorted I'm going to end up with some sort of horrible infection but I just don't know what to do.
Any help appreciated!
X
The problem is, I'm absolutely terrified of the dentist. Even thinking about it now is making me feel uncomfortable and I just can't bring myself to make an appointment.
I haven't been for about 2 years (I know...) and I just don't know how I'm going to get myself there, I always used to bring my mum to hold my hand as such but she passed away last year and I don't feel like there's anyone else I can ask to come with me.
I know I'm being completely irrational, and usually I am quite sensible in terms of my health but the fear preventing my from actually ringing up and getting an appointment.
I know if I don't get this sorted I'm going to end up with some sort of horrible infection but I just don't know what to do.
Any help appreciated!
X