Hello. I have a phobia of the actual process of brushing teeth (it’s the sound the brush makes) as soon as I brush my teeth or hear others brushing theirs (even on the TV) I’m violently sick. Due to this, my teeth are in a bad way. Recently, I went to the dentist in pain and nervous – I avoid going if I can – he looked at 1 tooth which happens to be one of the front ones and decided to rip it out there and then. My problem is he is very reserved at trying to help me and even suggested I should just get on and not worry about having no teeth. Even after I asked if it was possible for a replacement he didn’t give me a straight answer. Is it best just to keep going back and asking? I’m NHS and exempt from payment, will this go against me getting help with my issue?

I’ve been told I have to get a filling next week. I’ve also been told I don’t actually have any cavities – just a very deep molar, there’s some black lines in the fissures.
I am beyond terrified. I’ve always feared a filling. I can’t sleep, and I keep having panic attacks.
I’ve been prescribed 10mg of Diazepam but I was wondering, do you think there is any alternative?

Hi . My partner will not go to see a dentist due to a previous bad experience – she has not been to the dentist for over 20 years and currently has a tooth that needs to be removed – she is talking about pulling it our herself which I have said isn’t a good idea! Do you know if a dentist will remove a tooth under anaesthetic or at least recommend that this be done at a hospital?
How would this process work, as she is currently not registered anywhere?  Thanks.

I am unemployed at the moment and very nervous about seeing a dentist, but I can’t smile as I have teeth missing and I have lost confidence. How can I find a patient dentist that would take me on as a patient?