I want to fix my bad teeth but I am embarassed...should I feel that way?

I have crooked bottom teeth(the front three), and two of my wisdom teeth have gone bad...but I am too embarassed to go to the dentist and tell him the whole situation on why it is like that. I didn't take good care of them when I was a kid cause you know how kids are sometimes...neglectful!

I want to fix my bad teeth but I am embarassed...should I feel that way?
Don't worry about this. We hear the same story every day of the week and this is what we DO. MANY people did not have it so good in their childhood and find themselves in the same situation as you. It's just a good thing that you recognize this and are now ready and able to take care of things.
Reply:yeah it's definetly normal to feel embarassed, but dont worry you're going to an open place where people are welcomed to talk about such problems. They are there to help you...
Reply:there is nothing to be embarrassed about remember a dentist makes his money by fixing peoples teeth.
Reply:Fix your teeth because they will only get worse. I know it is so easy to put off going to the dentist, but you will be better off in the long run if you do something about it now. I just buckled down and went to the dentist last month and the dentist found 3 cavities. I have one more to fill and if he said if I waited any longer I would need root canals! When it comes to dental work, the sooner the better! And trust me, you may think your teeth are bad, but I am sure they see it everyday!
Reply:It's normal to feel embarrassed about that. My bottom tooth is very crooked because my teeth shifted and broke my retainer--my orthodontist didn't believe in removing teeth (except wisdom teeth) to make room for other teeth, and my mouth is too small.





This is what you should remember: the dentist has always seen worse. I was once embarrassed to go in about a tooth that I had let go and I almost needed a root canal. However, my dentist was so nice and he helped me out!





The next patient had about 12 cavities and very bad teeth. The man could hardly speak English, had no insurance, and a labor job. I felt so bad for him, but my dentist was very patient and kind. I could tell that the guy was embarrassed. I felt so bad for him!





Just remember, they have always seen worse!
Reply:yes, you should be embarrassed. Bad teeth and gums can lead to serious health problems. Stop being a cheapskate and spend money and go to the dentist ... don't you care about yourself?
Reply:No not at all. Well of course you'll feel like that because its an insecurities butt basically its just a flaw. A flaw that can be fixed. Dentist have seen ALL types of teeth so the only thing you should be worried about is having them corrected. Would you feel more insecure by going to a dentist and having it fixed or by living with your teeth that way for the rest of your life?
Reply:You should not feel embarrassed. A dentist is there to serve you, that's his job. He will not mind no matter how bad they are, the worse they are the more money he will make.


Its like going to the gynecologist, whether its one end or the other,


a doctor is a doctor, their specialties are just different.


Go now, if you wait, it could lead to gum disease, and then you really will have problems. just think of how self conscious you have always been, now, think of how proud you will be. i bet you are smiling-get going, you deserve it! merry christmas-
Reply:I wouldn't be embarrassed they see it all the time. I hadn't been to the dentist for 8 years and they were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. I was fearing the dentist and I wish I would have went sooner. I hope you have insurance because it will be expensive with out it.
Reply:no,i had the same problem plus was a little down about the pain that i thought dentist would bring me how ever im 40 now and dentist changed a bunch since i was a kid didnt hurt hardly at to get that shot they have new stuff to fix your teeth with they almost rebuilt the entire to front all the teeth and did a fantastic job and it;s incentive as an adult to keep them that way go for it good luck youll be glad you did
Reply:y r u embarrassed ppl live and learn and how else will they get fixed if u don't tell the dentist. actually, you shouldnt mine telling them becuz they r d only ones that can fix it. dentist will always understand



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