Posting this under an alt since I feel really ashamed. Back story, I've had pretty bad anxiety and a panic disorder for around 18 years now. Unfortunately that means I've not been to the dentist in about 15 years now which is awful and not recommended. I'm now paying for it.

Last year, two of my back bottom molars decayed out completely and I went through painful hell as I lost those two teeth. Even with the pain, I was still too scared to tell anyone or reach out for help like an idiot. Fast forward a year later, I've been having some health issues lately and have become very concerned that my decayed teeth might be at the cause. I realize decay can lead to infections.

What do I even do? Who do I reach out to? A dentist, doctor or root canal specialist? I'm at the point of fearing for my health now and want to know if anyone else has gone through anything like this? I also have acid reflux which hasn't helped matters at all lately.