I have just sat on the floor about to end it all just because of my dental phobia. I am getting bullied by people I don’t know in the street, judgmental stares, comments yelled at me and all because of my teeth. I have none left on the left 2 huge decayed buck teeth with huge overbite. I tried going to an NHS dentist after 9 months on the waiting list here in Blackpool and got told basically we have no time for phobics we recommend you go private as there is a big demand for your place on our books. After being so brave to walk in I get told that. I need sedation, I need trust. I have rang and emailed every dentist locally and not one is taking on unless I pay them plenty. I have no job, no friends who can take me further afield and I am agoraphobic because of being judged. If I had perfect teeth I’d be so happy as the only thing stops me living my life is my horrific teeth. I don’t know where to turn or if there is anywhere? My GP said she can’t help me as it’s a dentist I need. Help!

Years ago I had a badly fitted bridge, which caused numerous problems after visiting many dentists, none of which helped very much. I was having an impression taken and the dentist sprayed something in my throat to stop me balking as I have a very sensitive palette. This made me feel like I was choking, as some of the mixture went into my throat and started to set and I had to physically pull it out. I was terrified, never been back to the dentist since. For a couple of years I kept the bridge in but now what’s left of my teeth are so decayed I’m constantly getting infections and my quality of life has gone downhill, as I’ve lost all confidence. I’m even on verge of losing my job as I work with the public and eating is a nightmare but I don’t know what to do as I balk even just to open my mouth for the dentist to look in – what can I do?

I am trying to find a dentist who can give me an injection in my arm to put me asleep for all dental work. Can you help? Thanks for your time. I’m in Kent but will travel. 

I have multiple phobias about the dentist due to bad experiences and having Asperger’s.

One of my phobias is the x-ray plate. When the instrument is put in my mouth, I feel as if I am going to choke to death. I have difficulty following instructions on how to position the instrument in my mouth because of my Asperger’s.

The phobia started after a dentist trapped my tongue under the plate. I was fine with it before this happened.

It took several attempts to get the plate inside my mouth the last time I needed an x-ray and the dentist nearly gave up. If I ever need this procedure again, are there any adjustments the dentist can make for me?