Dental Denial

Don’t even ask me how long it’s been since I’ve stepped foot into a dentist office. I’m too embarrassed to say. The last time I did the dentist recommended to extract my wisdom teeth. Dental anxiety would be an understatement. Apparently my pain threshold reached the breaking point this past weekend superseding my dread of the inevitable. Today I faced my fear. The staff and dentists at The Right Smile put me at ease. It was nice to personally know both doctors there. It is a husband and wife team. Their oldest son was in Mason’s preschool and Kindergarten class. Their youngest son is in Morgan’s preschool class. They are amazing and very professional.

Not only was I anxious to see the x-rays of the wisdom teeth, but of a hidden tooth buried and trapped inside the middle of my lower gum line. The dentist some time before mentioned of possible surgery to remove it adding another reason for me to avoid going back. Now I was awaiting my new doctor’s diagnosis. And to my surprise, they were not concerned with that tooth at all. In fact, I finally saw the reason why the tooth never emerged to the surface. Would you believe that I still have a baby tooth?! Below is the x-ray to prove it. Next Tuesday is my appointment with the oral surgeon. After they review the x-rays, I should have a better picture as to when and what they will remove. I know for sure three wisdom teeth that have emerged. The fourth is impacted. And based on my dentist’s reaction, the baby tooth is coming out as well. Please pray for me during this process. I’m prone to anxiety attacks and fainting.