MandySlade
22-12-10, 07:35
I had been doing so well lately! I had terrible phobia of going to the dentist for many years and FINALLY went last year. Actually, I went several times over the course of the last year getting fillings, deep cleanings, etc. My last apt was 6 months ago and I'm due for a routine cleaning now.
However, about a week ago I started noticing this bad odor and taste coming from the gums around one of my back teeth. If I push on the gums around it a bad taste comes out and the finger smells (so very attractive, I know). I am now completely terrified that it's an infection and I'm going to die. I've heard/read sooooo many horror stories about the pus getting into your blood stream, brain, etc. It doesn't really hurt. The gum around there is sensitive but it's hard to tell if thats because I'm poking at it constantly or what now. I also worry that it could be an impacted wisdom tooth waiting to kill me. I'm 31 and I only ever got one in. The dentist told me not to worry about the others and that she saw no evidence of them errupting. Basically she said there's no point having them taking out at my age unless they "cause problems". I'm worried this is the start of said problems. Then I start worrying about needing surgery and how I'm terrified of being put under.. etc etc etc. I've been spiraling pretty bad. Then of course today I started getting heart palpitations on and off all day.. which I fear is the infection getting to my heart.I havent been this worked up about something in a long time. :( I know I need to go see the dentist, but it's christmas and I don't have the money or insurance.. not to mention offices have weird hours this week and the rest of their schedules are full around this time.
UHHGG! someone give me peace of mind! :(
I brush twice a day, use mouthwash AND floss.. EVERY DAY! this is unfair! :(
However, about a week ago I started noticing this bad odor and taste coming from the gums around one of my back teeth. If I push on the gums around it a bad taste comes out and the finger smells (so very attractive, I know). I am now completely terrified that it's an infection and I'm going to die. I've heard/read sooooo many horror stories about the pus getting into your blood stream, brain, etc. It doesn't really hurt. The gum around there is sensitive but it's hard to tell if thats because I'm poking at it constantly or what now. I also worry that it could be an impacted wisdom tooth waiting to kill me. I'm 31 and I only ever got one in. The dentist told me not to worry about the others and that she saw no evidence of them errupting. Basically she said there's no point having them taking out at my age unless they "cause problems". I'm worried this is the start of said problems. Then I start worrying about needing surgery and how I'm terrified of being put under.. etc etc etc. I've been spiraling pretty bad. Then of course today I started getting heart palpitations on and off all day.. which I fear is the infection getting to my heart.I havent been this worked up about something in a long time. :( I know I need to go see the dentist, but it's christmas and I don't have the money or insurance.. not to mention offices have weird hours this week and the rest of their schedules are full around this time.
UHHGG! someone give me peace of mind! :(
I brush twice a day, use mouthwash AND floss.. EVERY DAY! this is unfair! :(