This will be the only review i will ever write about a dentist, through the years i never took care of my teeth i ignored oral hygiene. My anxiety was triggered my teeth problems, and these last couple months it got the best of me. The month of December i had a mental break down with a crackling sound in my mouth that i couldn't find out what it was. It made me clench my teeth and thought my molars were infected. I went to the first dentist and suggested i need four fillings, i went ahead and gave him my money. I thought it would cure me up and i would be on my way back to work again. Two weeks passed and i heard the same crackling sound and i kept clenching my teeth as if something was there.
I decided to go back and informed them what was going on i saw a second dentist and suggested a deep cleaning. I went ahead and set the plan up and got treated for a deep clean. After a week that same feeling of anxiousness and depression was still there. The crackling sound was effecting the way i eat and i was obsessed of getting the feeling to go away. My mother suggested a different dentist so i went ahead and scheduled an immediate appointment. I explained to the new dentist that i had puss and felt something in my mouth so my teeth kept clenching. The third dentist referred me to an endodontics and did three key nerve test on the molars i thought were damaged or infected. When he was finished he suggested to have a root canal done. The root canal was finished and it was time to begin the healing process once again.
Two weeks have passed and my mouth felt off, my mind was still occupied on knowing there was something in my mouth. At this time i felt useless, i wanted to give up and when i had my appointment for the cementing of my crown. I informed my third dentist that i need you too look at the right side of my mouth. I felt the puss and anxiety through my mouth an minutes after he seen that my upper molar was cracked. He suggested another root canal on the top molar just below the molar i just had a root canal done. My anxiety spoke for me and yelled extraction. I went through a dramatic experience because it was a January and at this time i had no job. I lost my mind because i thought i was going crazy and i was ready to petition myself into a physiocratic unit. This has to be my last hope and i will be okay from now on.
The process of an extraction takes months to heal not just two weeks so i started my healing process once again. This time i had a bible, tusli tea, gaba calm supplements, veggie soup, yogurt soup and meditation guidelines to guide me. Once the two weeks passed i felt the crackling sound and diminishing anxiety through my whole body. My neck felt unease i did not want to eat, i scheduled an appointment and spoke with a PCP to help me with my diet or get a physical exam. Well, in that case my PCP prescribed me antidepressants on top of that i had the crackling sound on my teeth mocking me. Life was about to eat me up and take me away for good i felt.
I entered the month of February mentally focusing on fighting on how to get my mind back in terms. I cried to release my anxiety i vented to my wife, i started doing medical marijuana but it did not help. On February 12, 2019 I woke up scared and in a panic state tears sunk me into my bed and i told myself i cant give up. I went online and searched for the nearest dentist i didn't care about qualities i was going to just go talk to five dentist today if i had or maybe even ten a day. So i seen Gateway Dental online that took my insurance, I spent almost all my life savings to help me with all my dental procedures. This was my last hope, and met Dr. Reid i informed him of everything that had happened to me. My mental state, my dental problems and my health i felt like pouring everything i got and requested his help.
Dr. Reid listened to my whole story and wanted to evaluate my whole mouth, he wanted to know what was the cause. He was calm with the fifty questions i had for him, he took his time and informed me why i felt anxiety and why my bite was off. Before i finish this story do you know how hard it is to get a dentist attention and for him to actually care not just about money but mental and physical health. Dr. Reid did what other dentist did not do is take there time and evaluate your symptoms. The answer was right on the top corner of my molar. My wisdom tooth, I just had the procedure done today and my anxiety level was so high i honestly thought off funeral arrangements but no. His entire staff and team made you feel calm and relaxed. The oral surgeon who performed the procedure who i met for just 2 minutes made me feel relieved.
Please share this with your friends, your coworkers and your loved ones this will be the only review i will ever write. If you are ever suffering from dental anxiety or dental problems I'm a speaking truth. I recommend this dentistry to anyone if you have questions go to Gateway dental. I am at peace read more