Help! My Teeth Hurt and I'm Scared to See a Dentist

I get where you're coming from. I was the same way. I do recommend getting to a dentist ASAP though bc you wanna stop any decay that you can so you can save as many teeth as you can. I had to get a tooth pulled and 3 root canals, and a mouthful of cavities. It's never too late to improve your dental hygiene. And I know it's more effort and sucks but flossing is also good. I use little singular flossers instead of actual floss tho, so much easier. But starting with brushing your teeth twice a day and going to the dentist, it's a good start. Dentists have seen worse. No worries! Good luck deary!

I’m not sure how you would go about doing this, but maybe find a dentist that specializes in/ seen a lot of patients with a lot of damage. That way you know your case won’t be something out of the ordinary for them! I’m not sure what the best way to go about finding a dentist like this would be, but I have an idea that might work. You could reach out to an addiction center in your area or a service like that and see if they have any dentists they typically recommend since sometimes people who have struggled with addiction for a while end up with a lot of dental/oral health issues. I would imagine a dentist that is experienced in this area wouldn’t be judgmental and would help you feel more comfortable! Wishing you luck 💕

I know your feelings well. I had periodontal disease and had to have my teeth removed. I also suffered from tmj pain. Just go in and say I know I haven't been doing what I should but I want to try and fix it. Hopefully you don't feel judged and hopefully you get a nice dentist. Also just breathe and know that they will help.

Do not be scared of judgement, your health should be your top priority! If your teeth are still okay the dentist will be able to tell you.