so ashamed of teeth!

thanks grans I feel a little less freakish after your kind words and I too like the floaty scarf idea - this week will soon be over.

filly I feel for you as I used to be petrified of the dentist but everything is so much better these days and you are going to look fabulous with your new teeth. As to the state of our teeth some people got lucky and some people didn't like the rest of our health issues its not your fault. I love the suggestion of a floaty glamorous scarf - I would add some dark glasses and make like Garbo for a few days. Good luck with it.

Me too, I have a partial denture and cling on to my remaining teeth. I am sure it will be over quickly and there is no I will be thinking of you as I hate going to the dentist too.

No shame at all.
I have a mix of crowns, partial chrome denture, and my own teeth. I spend a lot of time at the dentist trying to hold onto those teeth that are still remaining. I have suggested to dentist that we just get rid of the lot and go for a full denture, he doesn't agree.
I reckon it'd look more attractive and healthy than what's there.

The bit in the chair will be ok, take your loveliest big scarf with you and drape it over your head and mouth a la French film star style
It will be worth it.

I was without my partial denture for a few hours while it was repaired and used a mask like dentists wear whilst around the house..

The beam should have been showing off your new gnashers

I'm not in the same boat filly gumbo but remember when we were all young a trip to the dentist really was awful, I had some terrible experiences as I'm sure many others did. At least when it's done you'll feel so much better and will be able to beam�� at everyone. Nothing at all to be ashamed of and you're getting them done now. Thank goodness it's all so much better these days, at the dentist I mean.
Sending you hugs and , just stay at home for a few days until your mouth settles down, put your feet up and read a good book