I need so much work done and I'm really scared?!

I need so much work done and I'm really scared?

I hadn't been to a dentist for 8 years until my boyfriend (who is a dental student!) found out, because I complained about a toothache when I was eating a chocolate. He wanted to examine my teeth but I was too embarrassed because I knew they were in a bad state with lots of cavities.

I always tried to look after my teeth, but I have always eaten quite a lot of sweets and chocolate. And I was bulimic for about 18 months, and made myself sick regularly which didn't help with my teeth at all. That was one reason I didn't want my bf to look at my teeth, because he doesn't know I used to be bulimic......

Anyway, he convinced me to go to the dentist and it was awful. I feel so ashamed that my teeth are so bad :o( I need to have some extracted because they are so rotten, and I need fillings in almost all of them, and crowns on my front teeth. I'm so scared about getting it all done - has anyone else been through something similar?

It's understandable that you are scared, but stay positive. Think of the future. Once the work is done your mouth will be sorted out. That's got to be something to look forward too?