My front tooth has decayed down to the root and is buried under the gum. How will the dentist remove it? I'm extremely anxious
I've been trying to get dental treatment since I was a teenager, but I have severe anxiety, panic attacks, hyperventilation, acid reflux, and allergies. Because of these issues, I was never able to complete my dental treatment.
What started as needing just one filling eventually progressed to my entire mouth becoming severely decayed.
I'm now starting the long process of having my teeth extracted, and I'm extremely stressed. My anxiety has become so overwhelming that I'm seeing a psychiatrist.
I'm especially worried about my front teeth. They were filled years ago, but now they're beyond saving. They've decayed so badly that they're completely below the gum line—I can't even see the teeth anymore.
How would a dentist normally remove teeth like this? If the roots are buried under the gums, what is the procedure? Do they have to cut the gum or remove some bone? How long does it usually take? I can't keep my mouth open for very long because of my anxiety.
For context, I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, and I don't use recreational drugs. I'm 30 years old and I live in Thailand. Unfortunately, some dentists have refused to treat me because of how difficult my anxiety makes dental treatment.
Also, sometimes when I bend over, blood slowly seeps out from a small opening in the gum where that tooth is. It doesn't happen all the time, but it scares me.
If I have the easier teeth extracted first and this one has to wait for quite a while, could the tooth that's buried under the gum become dangerous or even life-threatening?
I've read online that a severe dental infection can spread into the bloodstream and cause sepsis. Is that something I should realistically be worried about in my situation?
I'm feeling very sad and scared. If anyone has had a similar experience, or if any dentists could explain what usually happens in cases like this, I would really appreciate it.