patriotsgal
12-16-2015, 07:30 PM
Hi y'all this is my first thread here on the Anxiety Forum & am looking for maybe some advice or comfort here on a fear of mine. Ever since the end of August, I have been focused on my teeth. This happened after I was diagnosed with a severe sinus infection that was primarily in my maxillary glands (cheek area). Ever since I have had multiple sinus infections, including one right now. My biggest issue is whenever I have sinus pain it feels as if my teeth are loose. When I bite down I feel my bottom teeth cause my top teeth to move a little bit but not like a wiggly tooth when you're little (thank God). However, I always need to feel my teeth afterwards with my hands and try wiggling them with my fingers to see if they're coming out, but they don't move. I am extremely transfixed on this issue right now it actually does interfere with my normal everyday activities. I have not visited a dentist in awhile as my family does not have dental insurance currently, but I am going to a dental clinic in January at a local University. In the mean time, has anyone else had this issue before? I'm 20 years old if this helps any and I brush my teeth 2x's a day, floss, and use mouthwash too. Also, can my anxiety cause physical symptoms to happen like cause my teeth to feel weird if I'm overthinking about them? I haven't discussed this issue with my psychologist yet so I'm unsure.
Thank you so much if you respond, I appreciate any and all feedback. Have a lovely day! :-)
Thank you so much if you respond, I appreciate any and all feedback. Have a lovely day! :-)