Hi y’all, I’m a single mom of 3 daughters whose ages are 15, 13, and 4. It's just me supporting my small family. I started an apprenticeship program in electricity, so I’m currently studying and working, it's my only job, plus being a mom.

I'm coming to this fundraiser because I need surgery on my mouth (upper and lower jaw) that has been affecting me since I was a child. My upper jaw was not fully developed, causing frequent headaches, gum retraction, sensitivity to almost everything I eat, and weakness of the teeth.

Having headaches so frequently makes me miss a couple of days in a month, of work and that's money I can’t recover because my kids need me. The surgery is called Orthognathic Bimaxillary. It's a big surgery where they take apart the upper and lower jaw to fix it. It takes almost a month to recover, during which, of course, I won’t be able to work or make any money. And my work is the only income that I have to provide for my kids and their needs.

I need some money to help cover the costs of the surgery and the recovery time to pay the bills. Any help, any amount that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. God bless you!

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Little update: I got surgical braces on recently for start moving the teeth and prepare them for the surgery. If I can get all the help that I need for February 2026 the surgery will be scheduled for March 2026.

An underbite is a type of "malocclusion" or bad bite where the lower jaw and lower teeth protrude beyond the upper jaw and teeth, causing the lower teeth to overlap the upper teeth. This condition is often inherited, but can also be caused by childhood habits, jaw injuries, or tumors. Underbites can lead to problems with chewing, speaking, jaw pain, tooth wear, and even sleep apnea, but can be corrected with orthodontic treatment like braces or, in severe cases, surgery.

Causes of an Underbite

Genetics: You may inherit the condition from your family, which determines the shape and size of your jaw and teeth.