My teeth hurt so bad…

I am terrified to go to the dentist, and have been for.. a few years 🥲 I know I have some issues going on in my mouth, but I am SO anxious to go in. I’ve made 3 dentist appointments in the last 2 weeks, and have bailed on all of them.

I know I need to go. But the idea of doing it while pregnant is even scarier. Can I even get pain relief while pregnant? Will I just need to be tortured 😭 I’m already in so much pain, the idea of more is so terrifying.

My teeth hurt constantly; particularly both of my upper back most molars. I barely can eat most days without taking a ton of tylenol. I know my gums are fucked from pregnancy too; the bleeding is unreal.

How do I get though this? I really don’t want to lose my teeth, but this dental anxiety is paralyzing me. Please be kind 🥲

Edit: I’ve made an appointment for Tuesday the 12th. I talked to my husband and let him know that while I appreciate his lack of judgement/letting me have free will, that I greatly need support and firm encouragement to go to this appointment. I have an anxiety medication prescription that I no longer use, but will use before the appointment. I will also let the office know of my anxiety and hope that this helps me get through it. I really appreciate the support and advice that you all provided me with. Here’s to hoping I can stick to this one 🤞