A Year Sober: Bring Back His Smile

I am a single father and a 34-year-old mentally disabled male. Most importantly though, I am a recovering addict proud to have a year of sobriety under my belt. I have insurance from the government, but it will only cover certain things, and dental implants are not one of them. I used to have such a handsome smile that brought joy to the people around me and made me feel confident. After years of drug addiction, a fight with my mental health, and tooth decay, I slowly watched as the smile I once loved started to deteriorate. I have been told that over the next year or two, I will have the majority, if not all, of my remaining teeth removed, and that will honestly cause more emotional harm than I could describe. I love to enjoy healthy, delicious meals and lighting up the lives of the people I care for with my smiling and laughter. I have been scared to smile completely for the last few years because of fear of others judging me based on the condition of my teeth. I mumble so I don't allow my mouth to open wide enough to bother them with the smell of a mouth full of bad teeth. No amount of brushing or patchwork is going to make any difference at this point, and I'm in dire need of assistance in accomplishing my goal of returning the smile to my face and the peace of mind, joy, and confidence that comes with it. I know that I am a recovering addict, but I have every intention of staying clean and have been so for more than a year. I know that my actions were my own, but God gives second chances, and I want to make mine count. If you could find it within the kindness of your heart to help me in attaining this goal, I will be most grateful and will be filled with faith and joy that is bound to impact the people I interact with in a positive, lasting way and will change my life forever in a way I can't describe or begin to verbalize, as well as the feelings I will have due to the kindness of loved ones and strangers. The funds will assist in paying the copays of my insurance and any other associated costs involved with having my bad teeth removed and implants put in there place. In turn I will avoid years of discomfort, inconvenience, and emotional trauma.

Honestly I would owe my life to anyone who is willing to help contribute in stopping this pain and emotional discomfort as well allowing me to eat the things I once loved freely again. Thank you for taking interest in my story and request for assistance.regardless of contributions I want to thank everyone who takes the time to look at the contents of this page