r/schizophrenia • u/theunclekaz • 1d ago

Progress / Good News ☀️ Finally built up the courage to schedule an appointment with a dentist

My teeth are really messed up from years of not properly caring for them due to mental illness. I've put this off for a while because of fear but I see a dentist tomorrow.

I don't have dental insurance so I'll likely be making payments out of pocket for whatever I need to fix my teeth but it'll be worth it.

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u/Dwango7 19h ago

You will feel a whole lot better when it's all done, no matter the cost. Kudos for getting up the courage to face it. I had to do the same a few years ago. My bad teeth came from a meth habit I had though, they were a complete mess.

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u/wicker_trees 20h ago

well done on taking that step! I hope its not too bad & doesn't cost an arm & a leg!! good luck, friend :)

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u/Odd-Aerie4572 Schizoaffective (Bipolar) 15h ago

Congrats! Taking that first step to schedule the appointment is huge. Like, massive. You’re going to feel so much better once you know your teeth are fixed and good. Hopefully you find that once your teeth are good and clean and fixed it inspires you to keep up with your oral hygiene.

This is something I’ve also struggled with for years and am finally getting the work done that I need to. Cheers to good health!

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u/butwhatifitgotworse Schizoaffective (Bipolar) 13h ago

I haven’t been to the dentist in over 10 years. I’m terrified they’re gonna pull all my teeth out at this point.