I HAVEN'T BEEN TO THE DENTIST IN OVER A DECADE br br WITH VID AND PIX br br BY KIARA WELLS br br This mum is going viral after candidly admitting that she hasn’t been to a dentist in over a decade!br br In a video that quickly struck a chord, Chastity McCord revealed the shocking state of her teeth and gums, confessing that her greatest insecurity has always been her smile.br br The 29-year-old from Tennessee, USA, shared shocking videos of the chunks that she pulled from her gums. br br She said: "I did my routine and guess what? I picked out another big old chunk.br br "I haven’t been to a dentist in over a decade. I have had four babies.”br br The mum traced her dental struggles back to childhood, explaining that she didn’t see a dentist until middle school, when she got braces. br br But without consistent appointments, her treatment dragged on for five years. br br Chastity also revealed how years of neglect have taken a toll, saying she hasn't brushed or flossed her teeth nearly as much as she wishes she did. br br The emotional confession turned hopeful when McCord shared that she was finally ready to face her fears.br After plucking up the courage to let a dentist loose on her mouth, Chastity made an appointment and her anxieties around the idea were slowly calming down. br To her surprise and relief, her first appointment was a success, as she notes how nice her doctors was along with the process being easy to handle. br br She said: “Honestly, I have not taken care of my teeth like I should. I brush but I don’t floss regularly. br br "My gums are swollen, red, receded. It’s getting to the point now. I have really severe tooth pain, and I think I’m going to lose one of my bottom teeth.br br “This is my greatest insecurity, the biggest shame that I carry. br br "Yeah, I’m ready to do something about it. br br “It was such a great experience. The student, she was so sweet, so kind, so knowledgeable. I got x-rays done. br br “I really want to get this big chunk off the back of my bottom tooth because it’s just killing me.br br "I can definitely tell the improvement. I used to pour when I brushed my teeth and now there’s like hardly any at all. It’s insane.