Hello Dr Pinder,
I had some filling work on the front teeth last year. I think composite filling material was used. The next day when I tried to floss I couldnt get the floss into the gaps as they had the filling in. Unfortunately I think I may have broke some of it off in the process. I really struggled having the fillings as I have severe anxiety going to the dentist/ Do you think the dentist did the filling incorrectly? I didn’t want to mention it and go back because of my fear but I know I will have to return as the teeth are a little sensitive now. Thanks for your help.

I am a nervous patient that has not been to the dentist for about 15 years. I am so fed up with not being able to smile properly and it has caused problems in my life. I do suffer from anxiety and depression and also have a heart condition. I have teeth missing on my top row and a few stumps. I recently chipped two teeth on the bottom row. I know i need too get these sorted and i am desperately trying to face facts and push myself to get these sorted. When i was younger (about 8) i had most of my teeth extracted except for my 8 front teeth.
I still do not know why this was. I do need extensive work but i am on benefits because of my mental health.
Any help or recommendations would be highly appreciated.
Kind regards.

Good Day Doctor,

I am an anxious patient and will soon be receiving my first treatments with a specialist dentist. He will be using an IV sedative that is an amnesiac.
I will need 24 hour supervision afterwards. I am struggling to find people available to do that kind of short term care. I have a friend coming from London to Devon for one appointment but there may a few more because my teeth need a fair bit of work.
Are there any services that cater for this/? I am an NHS patient. My GP says it is a social services issue – they say it is a medical issue. My GP even said it was a dental issue not a medical one?!
Any advice would be fantatstic – I have got this far after years and don’t want to find an excuse not to go through with this,
Many thanks for any help you can give me.

The last time i went to dentist was at 15. Now I’m 32 I had been suffering from bad tooth pains on and off for the 7 years.But in last 2 years most of my teeth at the back have broken off for some reasons,but i still have the roots.. The half broken ones give me bad pain all the time,but my problem is that when ever i feel nerves of ANYTHING no matter what it is i feel very sick and throw up,so know u can imagine what will happen to me if i ever go dentist but i just want be tooth pain free again please help me what can i do about this.