Dental work

Hi everyone, I just got back from a dental procedure that has been needed for almost 3 years, due to a car accident I was in. Basically, I had crowns put in the front of my mouth and I'm just having some mixed emotions about it. The job that was done is lovely, but it's just hard to accept for some reason (not only because it was expensive, but that I don't have my real ones anymore. And it's triggering flashbacks from the accident and the stress that followed. Anyway, just feel like I wanted to tell someone what I'm feeling. I hope this doesn't come across as the big vanity issue I know it probably sounds like! Thanks in advance for any support.

Heej NW,

First of all, I want to say that you have given such great advice to other members! You are amazing!

All I can do is give my usual advice, which is to smile. Smile whenever you feel emotions coming up because of your new teeth. Smiling means that you are aware of the emotions, and will make it a lot easier to accept them, and the stress that might come with them. And once you fully accepted the emotion, there will be no resistance from your side towards, and because of that no negativity.

I hope you will enjoy your new teeth!!
Erik

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Acceptance is the key

Existential depression and Insecurity
Try to keep smiling! :)

Nightwish,

I am so glad you have the dental work behind you and yes I can see how the work caused flash backs.  You would not have needed the procedure if not for the accident.

I bet you have a beautiful smile with those new crowns.  I also admire your walking into the building in the first place. For me that is a huge show of how far you have come.  I sit in the car and want to cry when I go to the dentist.  It is a trigger for me too.

Smile

Hugs
Kitt

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NW,

I am glad your feeling better today. You have new crowns but you had to lose your own teeth and I know the reason why.  You have a right to remember why this happened. Let the thought into your mind and let them pass through.

Stay in the moment, right now.  Don't fight the thoughts rather let your mind process them and then let go.

I am so glad you found us, as we care.

Hugs

Kitt