I am terrified of dentists and I have lousy teeth( not from lack of brushing or flossing) Among other reasons I have had a stillbirth ,a miscarriage, and I have 4 kids under 9 years of age and every pregnancy was a terrible time of vomiting.My current problem- I have had a cracked tooth on both sides of my mouth for 2 years.Rather than see a dentist,I have just ate mushier foods and alternated sides However- 2 months ago the pain got really bad.2 teeth (half of each) have fallen out of my mouth.It hurts to brush,mouthwash stings and I cannot chew on my back teeth at all.Metallic taste in mouth,along with sometimes bits of tooth fall out.(no one can see because they are my back teeth.I have now had a nagging cough for 3 weeks and severe headaches.Anybody have any idea if this also could be tooth related?The wind outside hurts my mouth.my gums feel odd like marshmallows.My friend said this could be bad for me medically, any input out there?thanks!

Hi there!
Your teeth can most surely cause other problems. Infected teeth and gums are nothing to take lightly. It sounds like you will need to get a good cleaning of the gums and teeth and maybe a couple of crowns, if those two teeth are still worth saving. Or I'd have them pulled, I would not leave them in my mouth. I am scared of the dentist too, so I know how you feel...but please go to a dentist. If you don't have one, ask around and see if a name keeps coming up. Best of luck to you!!!! I hope you can get it all sorted out soon... ;)

Hello lm sorry you are in agony cos thats what it is agony :( l too am scared of dentists but the pain became so bad l went this week! I have impacted wisdoms and a big gapping hole where a filling dropped out and l just want to say if l can go you can too!! honest the pain is horrendous l couldnt take no more l felt like my teeth were frozen in an ice berg the pains in my head and temple and lower jaw were like nothing ive felt before lm on antibiotics now and there not having much affect l wish l had gone earlier honest the pain was that bad yesterday l went to see my doc you can get a pill from the doc to calm you down before you go too! and you can also have iv sedation even for minor treatment you wouldnt believe how many people are nervous... l thought it was just me... but my dentist put me right! Dont suffer anymore l know easier said than done but l am terrible for hosp/dentists with nerves bad teeth affect your overall health l cannot put up with feeling ill any longer l have other health probs and by far this teeth buisness is the worst ever!! Keep posting and l will let you know how l get on and l will help you all l can cos l do understand it sounds liek you have an infection.... the first dental appointment they do NOT do anything drastic they just look at your teeth do painless xrays if needed and paperwork please go take care ps l started the antibiotics last Saturday night and had to go to my gps yesterday for the pain l was giving codeine phosphate.

Sorry to hear about your problems :(. A lot of people get terrified after bad experiences with dentists, and I hope you'll be able to find a compassionate and gentle dentist who can help you. Maybe do a Google for something like fear of the dentist.

Bad teeth will KILL you! Go have it looked at as soon as possible! Nothing is worth dying over. Your whole health is at risk..