Once at the age of around 23 I had to go to the dentist as I had a tooth ache. I remember sitting in my car afterwards in tears. I called my dad and could hardly get the words out. He told me to calm down and just go in and see the dentist. When I was finally able to tell him I had already been in to the dentist, he told me to come home.
So it had been years since I had been to the dentist. Then, the week after having Aspen, I broke a tooth. Nothing I could do but toughen up and go see the dentist. I was nervous and scared but told myself that seeing I was a mum now I had to be brave. And do you know what? It worked. I sat up in the dentist chair and had my tooth fixed no problem. I then told the dentist that I wanted to book in for a full checkup. I am getting a make over so I had better make sure all my teeth are healthy too.
A few weeks ago I went for a root canal. Even the toughest of tough (my mum, who doesn't even have needles for fillings) was scared for me. But I wasn't. I read up all about the process, which gave me confidence in what was about to happen. It was no worries at all. So I am 3 fillings off having a healthy smile and gums.
Whilst at the dentist I also asked about getting veneers. The dentist asked me why I wanted veneers and actually got me to point out the teeth I didn't like. After close examination she told me that she wouldn't do it. That there was nothing wrong with my teeth.
That got me to thinking that I shouldn't be aiming to be perfect. I may end up looking fake with no depth or character. So I will use whitening tooth paste to make my smiler a little whiter and go for regular check ups.
My name is Shelley Peers and I love my dentist.
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