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URGENT DENTAL CARE

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I am suffering from severe gum disease, which has caused all of my teeth to become loose, I am in constant pain due to the constant infections. I can no longer chew food and am suffering constant nausea due to the infections. I've been told by Dental Specialists that ALL my teeth need to be extracted, in order to relieve the infections, pain and prevent further health issues that could be caused due to the constant infections.

Three years ago, I went to a dentist in Austin, whom told me that I just needed a few crowns, fillings and root canals to save my teeth. I believed her. So I had the work done, then last year, I went to another dentist who had to pull 4 of my teeth due to them being loose. Spending nearly $10,000.00, and wiping out my savings. I have dental insurance thru the state with my retirement benefits, BUT, both dentists listed above no longer accept it, and several other dentist I've contacted, do not accept it anymore as well. They have all told me the DHMO insurance I have is bad about paying. I cannot change my plan until open enrollment, BUT, my teeth need to come out NOW.

I am currently seeing the dental team at the Dental School in San Antonio. I asked could this disease possibly have started in the past year or so, she said NO, it has been going on for years, that is why my teeth are so bad. I explained to her the work I had done and that I was told that work would save my teeth, she said NO, I should have been told then about the gum disease and set on a course to keep it from getting this bad. 

All the dentist I have seen in the past have told me there would be NO POSSIBILITY of me being able to get dentures/false teeth due to the burn scars around my mouth. I cannot open my mouth very wide. The trays they use to make forms to create false teeth, will not go into my mouth, I cannot open it wide enough. The Dental School believes they CAN build me some sort of denture/false teeth, although it will not be the standard ones. They may be for appearances only, but it will be a chance for a pretty smile instead of a toothless one. I am a VERY SOCIAL PERSON, missing my front teeth has taken it's toll on me, I already don't go out much because I am embarrassed. When I found out that I will be toothless the rest of my life, it hit me very hard. Although I knew it might be a possibility, actually hearing the words REALLY hit me, and sadness overwhelmed me. But, a chance to have some, if only for appearances sake, will be a miracle for me, because then I can BE SOCIAL AGAIN without being embarrassed and afraid of being made fun of. I have been made fun of enough in my life because of my scars.

The DENTAL SCHOOL WILL HELP ME, and fortunately, they do charge quite a bit less than a regular dentist. HOWEVER, PAYMENT IN FULL is required at the time services are rendered.

The goal amount of this campaign will cover the majority of having the surgery to have ALL my teeth extracted and also a form of dentures/false teeth for me. 

I have never been one to ask for help, I have always been a giver. BUT, after completely wiping out my savings on past un-needed dental work and the expenses of moving to my forever home. Also,  I retired a year ago due to other health issues, unfortunately my retirement budget does not allow for any extras. So now, I am having to ask for a bit of help to get this URGENT DENTAL work done.

I THANK YOU in advance for your help and prayers. It is all GREATLY APPRECIATED more than amy words can express.
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  • John Bailey
    • $20
    • 7 yrs
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Nancy Black
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Canyon Lake, TX

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