Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers, I’m Jeremy, and I’m sharing my story with a heart full of hope. It was extremely hard for me to post this letter. I have debated for months upon months on whether I should even write this message, let alone to actually post it.

I am one that doesn’t want people to know about my personal struggles especially with complete strangers. After a few reposting, I more than likely will not know anyone. This will be a good thing because people are paying it forward and shows that there really are good people out there. People who are willing to help others that struggle to achieve something that will change that person’s life for the better.

I am only posting on this platform (Facebook) because it is the only one that I really pay attention to. I am asking if you would please be willing to post on here as well to your other accounts ie. Twitter (X), Instagram, or any other media, to widen my chances to accomplish my goal and feel free again.

[ For those that were with me 8 years ago to support me during one of my darkest times of my life. Which if you didn’t ,I wouldn’t be here to write this letter. All I ask is if you can please, only repost onto all of your social media apps. That is all I ask from you. I already owe you everything for the kindness and support which turned my life 180°.]

teeth.

When I was a small boy I was diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta and had to have surgery on my teeth just so they would stay long enough for my permanent teeth to grow in. Most of b my childhood teeth had silver caps on them.

Once my permanent teeth came in the disease continued, it was inevitable my teeth would decay and die early in my life. The only control I had was to be extremely visual in taking care of them so it they did fall out too prematurely.

Well, my absolute nightmare has become true. I am struggling real hard both physically and mentally about it. My entire mouth is almost empty with no teeth on top and only a few on the bottom. The bottom remaining teeth need to be extracted now but I am just holding out to see how this request turns out.

I hope you can see that my quality of life isn’t all that great. I am challenged on a daily basis knowing I am going to see people and talk to them toothless. It is so embarrassing and I must endure it days in and days out, for the rest of my life, if I can not get implants.

This isn’t just about losing my smile—it’s about losing the ability to eat, speak, and live with confidence.

I’ve tried dentures, but my condition caused my gumline to recede rapidly after the extractions, leaving no “lip” for dentures to grip onto. No matter how much adhesive I use, they slide and pop off with the slightest pressure. Where my molars once where, my jaw’s gumline is down to the bone, forcing dentures to need to bulge downward to fill the gap, making a secure fit impossible.

I am not trying to avoid dentures just because I don’t want to wear them, it’s because I physically can’t wear them. Dental implants are my only path to reclaiming my life, but they come with a very steep price tag. My insurance deems them as “cosmetic,” and have denied my request, completely ignoring the reality of my condition.

Before implants can even begin, I’ll need extensive procedures like bone grafts to rebuild my jaw. This just adds to the cost and timeframe I will have a full amount of teeth again.

I can’t do this alone, which is why I’m reaching out to you for your help for me be able to get the life changing surgery (bone graft the implants). Your donation, no matter how small, will bring me closer to eating a meal without pain, speaking without fear, and smiling with joy.

If you can’t donate, sharing my story could reach someone who can. Together, we can transform this struggle into a story of triumph. Thank you for giving me the chance to rebuild my life, one kind act at a time.

With endless gratitude,

Jeremy Emery