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I have bad teeth and need advice. Please help me!?

  • Anyone, please listen to me. I need a LOT of help right now. So I am a growing teenager (13 years) and I really need braces. The problem is, I am a chicken and I hate needles, I really do. I chicken out on them, making my parents upset. I have the worst teeth in the world. I have overcrowded teeth, 2 at the back of my ACTUAL teeth, 1 at the bottom and I have 2 baby teeth that have not fallen out yet. This is because when I was a baby, I lacked of calcium and most of my baby teeth fell out at a really old age. I am loosing confidence. I don't even get any eye contact on the person I am talking to, they usually look at my horrible teeth. I know I will get them pulled out, it is a definite yes. But I hate needles, thats the problem. I wont even get a boyfriend D: LOL forever alone But seriously, I don't have any option, except to be put to sleep, which would cost my parents $1000 dollars extra, and they wont be too happy. :( Please give me advice, and cheer me up, I want to die right now. Braces; I am not scared of. Needles for my teeth; I am terrified. I just need some help, right now :( I am sick of my horrible teeth. I am crying. JUST HELP ME!

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    Ok, calm down. You won't be forever alone lol. First of all I know how you feel. I have awful teeth also but not because they are overcrowded. I already had problems with nerves in 3 teeth. I think it's called inflamed pulp in english. Bottom line- it hurts a lot. You have no idea how great it is to just wait and think to yourself "when is this guy gonna start pulling out my tooth?" and then you figure- he already did and now it won't hurt anymore. :) Oh and when you do get a needle just breathe deep and slow- I know you'll pant and barely be able to breathe at all once you're in that chair but breathing slowly helps. And try to relax. I am also afraid of needles. They are horrid and I almost pass out when I get it. I can't even look at someone else holding a needle. But imagine how much worse pulling out your tooth would be if you didn't get it. I know you're scared but just clench your teeth and get over it. Once you are done with it you'll feel a lot better. Ok after anesthesia it will hurt because pulling out teeth is one of most shocking things to your organism. I'm not sure if I'm helping but for some reason people feel better if they know someone has been through worse. Edit: I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare. It doesn't really hurt that bad I was just trying to let you know that it's normal because my dentist said it wouldn't hurt and I became really worried when I came back home and it started to hurt (nothing horrible). I just meant that you need to take a day to relax then and not plan anything.

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don't despair. How bad is your teeth? If you think braces is really necessary, go for it remember for the long term results not the pain. Encourage yourself, fear won't help you. If you are really afraid to see a dentist or an orthodontist for to someone who you can count on. Research for tips, how to prepare before getting the treatment.

Close your eyes when they do it. It doesn't even hurt one bit! The only thing you'll notice is it tastes a bit strange. :) I can sympathize. I am TERRIFIED of needles.

Okay.... Well I'm sure this won't be the best answer, and that is okay by me. All I can say is to be very open about this to your dentist. Honestly a good dentist will be understanding and be extra gentle...... You are not alone whatsoever in this fear of yours, but you need to try to come to grips with it, any fear can be faced. A couple things to ask your dentist..... numbing medication before the shots, laughing gas, and most importantly.... possibly a prescription for Valium or another anti anxiety medication just before your appointment. I can't stand the thought of shots in my mouth, but it is mostly in your head. You have to just take deep breaths, and know how awesome it will be in the end!!! I had braces, and 2 baby teeth that never had adult teeth under that had to be pulled, and all sorts of other stuff, it's not a ton of fun.... but as I said before.... SO WORTH IT! ;o) Personally, I just mentally "stepped out of my body"..... I know your thinking easier said than done, but just try it :) I wish you the best of luck, and I know you can do it! If I can.... You can! P.S. I should of read more before giving a thumbs up on netko's response..... I'm sure that made you feel validated...aka... not alone..... however after reading the second half, whoa.... talk about freaking ya out even more! Atleast it would me, I think that's being a bit dramatic. Not helpful in this situation.... again good luck sweetie!

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