I am really, really scared of the dentist. Just thinking about making an appointment sends my heart racing and I can feel the panic build up. To be honest, even writing this is making me panic madly.

But, recently my teeth have started to hurt. Mostly my teeth at the back. Whenever I eat meat or something which needs chewed, I can barely eat it. They feel really, really sensitive. But now, I've actually started to taste blood. It's making me really nervous but I feel like I can't go to the dentist.

Can anyone help? Either by giving me tips on how not to be terrified of the dentist, taking care of my teeth or what they suspect it is?

Thanks for any help you can give.