Between my lifelong major depression and later my panic/anxiety disorder, traumatic history with abusive dentists, plus financial limitations and frequent relocating across several countries I managed to avoid seeing a dentist for over 10 years while I watched cavities pop up on tooth after tooth. I have frequent nightmares about my teeth crumbling and falling out night after night, a common stress dream really but a huge source of anguish for me because I felt powerless to address the very real problem, afraid of another traumatic or humiliating experience. 

Something finally snapped, and the stress of obsessing about my teeth became worse than the idea of calling around and making an appointment somewhere. I took care of 6 fillings today! My face hurts, still some more work to go, but my fixed teeth make me smile. This is a huge win for me over my mental illnesses and I sincerely hope anyone else who is battling with a similar situation can be inspired to take that step too. :)