u/ButterscotchLiving59

I went to a new dentist yesterday and the dental assistant did some bite wing X-rays. I have dental tori so it’s often a bit uncomfortable for me to get these but truly never been a huge issue. However this assistant had an incredibly difficult time with the X-rays. The whole experience was pretty brutal. I knew that I had a bad sore on the end of the tori on my bottom right, near my second molar on the tongue side. But I realized this morning that it’s not just a sore.

The gum in back of my second molar is not in good shape. It’s like it’s detached from the tooth. Instead of being firm it’s completely soft and squishy, very loose (like it’s easily moved back and forth if I touch it). It’s swollen and moderately painful but no blood. It honestly reminds me almost exactly of how my gums felt when I got my upper left second molar pulled.

I’m just not sure how serious (or not) this is? Is this an injury that will heal on its own? Will the gum become firm again and close back around the tooth? I did call the dentist and let them know, and go back in on Tuesday, but still would appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance.

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Can anyone recommend a good therapist or psychiatrist in the area? Thanks!

My last dentist severely traumatized me. He was rude and condescending. He gave the most painful injections I’ve ever had. One was so bad it caused blisters to break out on my gums. He left me with a severely compromised molar which has effected my bite and caused chronic pain.

I’m still dealing with the negative physical effects of what this guy did and the debilitating depression and anxiety it caused. I know I need to see another dentist to get some these issues corrected but I’m terrified.

Has anyone else had ptsd from dental work? How did you cope?

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