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hello lacie,
i am going through the same problem. i have been going to the dentist more times since the beginning of January than others go in 4 years. it started about a year or so ago..well maybe when i was 16, i had to get 4 molars pulled for my braces. since 21 i needed to get 3 root canals and one deteriorated and ended up cracking. it had to get pulled. then i needed 2 wisdom teeth pulled. im waiting on 2 crowns on my molars for the teeth that had root canals now and a dental implant for the one that got pulled. its been very stressful having problems every time i go. the secretary there hates me but the dentist is a really nice person. im going through severe anxiety/depression thinking my teeth are falling out. every time i look in the mirror i find little things that send me over the edge. im trying to listen to some of the great people on here, my dentist, and therapist when they tell me to listen to the dentist. you will be okay. hope you can find strength inside to get through. that is what i am trying to do and i have started a very strict routine of taking care of my teeth. it is hard not to think about but if the dentist said your ok then try to listen to them. unfortunately i have a problem doing this. im only 22 and have had this work done to me i keep fearing the worst over the next few years. dont let it get to your head like i did. i think my brain developed pathways that i can actually feel these weird sensations in my teeth that make me fear the worst. it just makes my days harder to get through. its going to take time to get my teeth back to normal. i hate how long it takes for permanent crowns to come in and an implant? $$ and time. and until then i feel i wont be able to take my mind off my teeth. they will take care of you so you can be at ease and just keep your head up. i wish i could take my own advice sometimes