Hello to anyone reading this!
I am a 31 year old woman who is in dire need of dental treatment.
I guess the problems started 10 years ago, when I was in college. I saw a local dentist in my college's town, and I'm pretty sure he set me on a path of fear & anxiety regarding dental treatment. I had such a bad experience with him (getting fillings & exam) that I didn't see another dentist for 7 years.
I am now at the age where I'd like to begin to think about having children- but chronic dental abscesses scare me regarding the health of my unborn child. There used to be a free clinic for dental work in my area, but it's since been closed. I just graduated from college with a degree in elementary education and presently I'm a substitute teacher. The ridiculous rates of local dentists are making it impossible for me to afford a single introductory exam, let alone any actual treatment.
My mouth hurts constantly, there are abscesses and I am terrified that I'm doing irreperable damage to my heart & organs. I'm so ashamed to have let my teeth get this way and I feel absolutely helpless & scared.
Any help from anyone would be sincerely appreciated, thank you, and may God bless you :)
