Could anyone perhaps explain what the dentist might suggest in my situation?
I've developed a real aversion to going to the dentist, but it's getting to the point where I really need to go. I have not been for two years.
I was severely bulimic in my mid-20s and vomited multiple times a day for about a year. I saw a dentist while my bulimia was at its worst and he said my teeth were fine. Fast forward a few years and I am no longer vomiting (haven't for nearly three years). I still have food issues and eat an awful lot of sugary foods. I think it's catching up with my teeth :(
My teeth at the front - the top a bit and the bottom teeth more so - are becoming more and more sensitive, to the point that running my tongue across the tips of the bottom ones is uncomfortable and I avoid using those teeth to bite.
The bottom teeth are ridged - presumably the enamel is wearing away. Unfortunately I've taken a real head-in-the-sand approach. I've registered with a dentist but it would be so helpful to understand a bit about what the treatment options might be. Would veneers be possible perhaps? My teeth are so sensitive that I'm afraid of the scraping thing they do to check. Can I request this not be done? Am I going to need to spend a lot of money sorting this out?
Really grateful for any advice.