So nervous for first dentist appointment in a decade

I've had TMJ (jaw pain from night clenching)pain for years so have avoided going to the dentist for quite a long while. I've brushed and flossed and kept teeth clean but I know I probably have a cavity, so made an appointment. I'm so nervous because my jaw is misaligned from night clenching, and I can't keep my mouth open for too long. It can occasionally yield vertigo. Plus the TMJ pain creeps in at any time .

I hope they do give me breaks to close my mouth and ice pack my jaw. I know they said the dentist is very good, but am really on edge for this. Please send positive thoughts 😦🫂

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smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F

I use to be really nervous about going to the dentist but I am all good with them now. I found a place by our Walmart and they are amazing. usually for your first time they will do like two scans of your teeth and that wont hurt at all. the dentist will check out your teeth and kind of make a plan for u and they will have u come back. but if they do work on u then they will numb u up. u really wont feel anything.

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Coralmist · 41-45, F

@smileylovesgaming I use a regular toothbrush, do you have electric?

smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F

@Coralmist yes I use a electric tooth brush and water pik.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@smileylovesgaming Cool..I'll look into it!

beermeplease · M

not to worry...it was a long time between dental visits myself. had to have a molar extracted and i was nervous as hell.....by the time it was done i walked out of the dentist thinking...."that wasn't so bad at all"....you will say the same thing to yourself....you'll be just fine 🤗

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@beermeplease Glad it went smoothly. 🌻 I just hope I don't get vertigo from my misaligned jaw ugh. I know they can let you take breaks though, I'll need them. Thanks for your words today, I really appreciate that 🌹

JohnnyNoir · 56-60, M

They no longer use steam powered drills and no more straight ether to put you under. You'll be fine

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@JohnnyNoir I won't be going under, I'm concerned about how my mouth can't fully open for the X-ray at normal capacity still and, that it's painful today. (TMJ) I'm icing it now so hopefully it'll help but I'll just ask to give me breaks, I read online dentist s do that for TMJ patients

JohnnyNoir · 56-60, M

@Coralmist I'm messing with you of course. You'll be fine. Hopefully they can help with your issues.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@JohnnyNoir I know lol. I had to cancel, the pain is too high..I'm making it for next week. Thanks, hopefully they'll be able to help🌼

Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

Good luck!

Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

When is uour appointment

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Jenny1234my jaw pain was too bad so had to cancel. I will go early next week. Ty friend 🌸

Lilnonames · F

I go monday

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Lilnonames I wish you lots of luck🪻 I had to cancel because my Jaw pain was too much. I now go next week.

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