My nightmare with my 2 front teeth started in 1988 when aged 19 I developed a kind of dysmorphia/hyperawareness OCD about my oversized 2 front teeth. I thought if they were filed down this would rectify my obsession with the length of them. Turned out to be a lifelong regret.

Found a dentist prepared to file them down, it went wrong, he took too much length, I spent a year trailing around other equally negligent dentists, one out white composite on the bottom of the front teeth to restore the length, didn't work, if chipped and had to be removed. Was given loads of fillings every time a saw a dentist.

To this day I have random twinges in my 2 front teeth and sensitivity. I hate looking at them in the mirror. A permanent reminder of my reckless actions all those years ago. I don't bite with them and I get massively anxious at the dentist and won't to get the dentist touch it polish them even though there is some staining on them. Terrified they will end up looking shorter and more sensitive.

I feel like I'm the only person on the planet who has had this experience and nobody can relate. If anyone has undergone similar and/or can help me to reframe this event to stop the overwhelming feelings of regret that consume me even after so many years please do reply. I would really appreciate some thoughts on this. Thanks