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All smiles

For quite some time now, I have avoided dental care, as I have a significant need for co-regulation regarding my anxiety.

Early experiences have made me feel anxious about any proximity to my mouth(or any form of care that involves bodily orifices feels quite challenging); I require extra support because this fear arises subconsciously, even when I rationally know that I am safe.

Therefore, I am looking for a dentist specializing in dental anxiety, as I believe they are best equipped to hold space for my emotions during a visit.

Once I feel that safety and emotional support, I will be able to clearly assess what is financially necessary and possible to take care of my teeth.

I would love to be able to smile freely again—in fact, I tried recently, but I realized that the muscles in my mouth are no longer used to smiling with my teeth.

While I am interested in braces or maybe even whitening treatments in the future, my current priority is finding a practice where emotional well-being is a core part of the care.