Dental Help please...?!

Dental Help please...?

for years (in the past) i didnt have dental coverage and i neglected my teeth alot(i was very depressed). For the past few months....i started to care about myself again..anyway!

btw. i went to a dentst visit a few years ago...i didnt have any cavites

ive been using Crest Pro health tooth paste and Listerene(sp.?) mouth wash
i have tarter buildup so some if it in the back part near the gums in the front few teeth..the tarter is falling off and taking some tooth with it...the gums dont seem to be growing back over it yet..will they? currently my teeth are hurting more then before...my gums are receeding more... how bad will the appointment(s) be...like whats guna happen? how much pain etc.?

i will be going for a dental appointment soon...even though the dentist freaks me out...i really hate anything other then food, drinks, toothbrush in my mouth....plus doctors talking down to me.. :(

3 weeks ago
thank you guys, that helps

3 weeks ago
i have coverage :D

been using pro health for a week...
Listerine...long time last dentist recomended it

During your first visit with the dentist, they will look at your teeth and write down any information (fillings, cavities, etc.) and take x-rays. Then he will discuss what work needs to be completed. Some offices do cleanings on the first visit, others schedule it for another day.

It's great to hear that you want to begin taking care of your teeth again! If you have a lot of tartar buildup, it could take 3 -4 appointments to clean all of your teeth. Throughout this process the dentist and hygienist will give you oral hygiene instructions. Please don't view it as talking down to you, it's part of our jobs to educate patients! Be sure to ask any questions.

For pain you can get laughing gas or a shot to numb the area. There is also a new medicine the hygienist can give you called Oraqix - sometimes this alone is effective enough to numb the area without getting a shot.

Until your appointment, for sensitivity try a toothpaste such as Sensodyne or Crest Sensitivity. If your gums are recessed then it may help with the pain. And, be sure to start flossing! If you don't like wrapping floss around your fingers, you can try a flosser (sold in bags at the pharmacy). They're really easy to use!

Your dentist will evaluate if you have any cavities, your oral condition, and what is going on with your gums. I hope that your appointment goes well! Good luck!