Praying my teeth will be fixed.

Hey there, I'm Andrew, if you don't know me already.

To be completely honest, posting that picture took A LOT to post.. I haven't posted a picture of me smiling with my mouth open in years.

As you can see from my picture, I really really need dental work and my self esteem and confidence in myself is at an all time low.

Growing up I just didn't really take care of my teeth and once I realized that I need to start taking better care of them, it was too late. I procrastinated on going to the dentist ever because honestly I'm terrified of the dentist and by this point I was extremely embarrassed.

Or was.. Last November I bit on something and felt a terrible pain in the back of my mouth on the right side.. I figured it'd go away and it didn't for a week or so. I decided It was time for the dentist because I didn't want it to be infected. It sadly was very infected and the wisdom tooth was pushing the molar tooth out. Seriously.. I never ever want to experience that again.

Anyways, I was sent to an oral surgeon to get the wisdom tooth pulled, along with the tooth next to it. I realized that the dentist wasn't bad at all. I was better almost immediately!

I went back to the dentist a few weeks later to discuss my other teeth being fixed and having a brand new smile! I was more excited about getting them fixed than... well, anything I can remember.

I found out shortly after that I wouldn't be getting any help other than Insurance and dentist discounts...

The estimated cost is about $7,500 which I do not have even close to that.. I have  my goal at $8500 just in case it costs more than I was told. My dentist said that my teeth now are very prone to another infection and I need to get them fixed as soon as possible.

My  personal health is worrying me too when it comes to my teeth. I really don't want another infection which could potentially be deadly.

My self esteem has never been so low the past few years because I can't smile without putting my hand in front of my mouth and worrying someone saw my teeth.. Job interviews have been ruined due to me trying to hide my teeth and relationships as well. Relatives have also thought I am hooked on drugs..

I honestly wholeheartedly appreciate any help that I receive. Thank you so much in advance! I feel like this will completely change for the better as a person! If this actually happens I think I'll cry looking at myself in the mirror for the first time. Thank you again.

Also, If I go over the amount I need I will donate the rest to a charity.