Cancelled Twice

About three years ago I told my dentist that occasionally one of my teeth hurt in the back. At that time he said that I had a fracture and that in the future I will have to get a crown. It really had not bothered me but before Christmas I must have bitten hard on it and it was hurting so I called the dentist. They couldn't find any record of my tooth hurting but finally found it in my records that it was three years ago and that I had a fracture. They made an appointment for me and it was for a couple of weeks before Christmas. Well, I happened to get sick at that time and had a sinus infection so didn't feel at all like going to the dentist. I cancelled the appointment and my tooth really hasn't bothered me much (thankfully).

They rescheduled my appointment for this past Monday and low and behold we've had some nasty weather here lately. It snowed and the roads have been icy and treacherous. The schools in our area were closed on Monday since it was pretty bad and since we live about 25 miles from where I go to the dentist my husband thought I shouldn't go.

I called the dentist and the lady didn't really sound too happy about me cancelling my appointment but understood about the weather situation. She probably thought I was nuts because I told her my tooth hasn't really been hurting and that maybe I didn't need the crown. She told me yes I did and that if I didn't it would cause other problems.

Anyways, I rescheduled my appointment and now have to go in a couple of weeks. Occasionally my tooth does hurt a little,,,,,so I'm sure it's the best thing to get it done. I guess in the past whenever I needed a crown my tooth broke so this is a little different situation. I remember once I was eating a candy bar, and a couple times from eating popcorn I think. Oh well, at least I have all my teeth yet. Some people have to get them pulled like my husband did. He had to get a couple pulled out because of two different dentist mistakes. 

Oh no, as I'm writing this my tooth is a little achy. I pray and hope it doesn't get worse now! 

Fear of Dentists

Fear of Dentists 

I have a terrible fear of going to the dentist. Years ago it didn't really bother me so much but the last years I get very panicky and dread it. I still go because I want to take care of my teeth but it's something that I think about until the day comes. I'm not sure why I get like this but I did have a bad experience from my previous dentist so that might add to it. I'd rather go to the doctor than the dentist. Of course I don't like going to a doctor either. I even get nervous when they take my blood pressure.

Well, today I had an appointment to get my teeth cleaned. I've been thinking about it for a couple of weeks and today was the day. I wasn't bad when I got my teeth cleaned but there is something about the dentist that I get anxiety about. He is a very nice man but I guess it's just my phobia.

Well, I can tell you I made it and luckily don't have any cavities (big sigh of relief)! Now I can wait another 6 months till I go back again. Do you have a fear of the dentist or doctor? I would love to hear your comments!