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My name is Amesha Hill, i am 33 years old and a healthcare worker. I enjoy helping people and animals, baking, crafting, and spending time with my family. I am raising funds for URGENT DENTAL TREATMENT.
MY DENTAL STORY
The decision to open up about my journey and share it publicly has been a challenging process. A few years ago, I started to notice that my teeth were breaking off easily while eating. Even though I have always had minor problems with my teeth no matter how hard I tried to take care of them, and the problems have become unbearable.
I always make sure I am taking care of myself physically and mentally. I watch closely to what I put into my body but, at 33 years old my teeth are now disintegrating and breaking off at the gum line. Most of the time I can feel pieces of my teeth breaking off while chewing the softest food, if it is not whole pieces it feels like sand in my mouth. My front tooth has fallen out completely and sometimes I do not even want to look in the mirror. I am usually a confident person who stands tall but, being embarrassed by your smile can break you down. This journey has been filled with a lot of pain and has been challenging mentally. I must choose what side I am going to eat on each day by, which side is less painful.
Over the last year I started having pain in my face and I had to start taking high doses of antibiotics and Ibuprofen which has started to affect my kidney levels on top of having an Auto-Immune disease which makes it harder to fight off infections. Any day I can go without any pain meds I do so because I HATE taking medication and prefer natural remedies. I have been taking antibiotics on and off constantly trying to battle the infections.
MY OPTIONS
I started seeing a few dentists and specialists to get multiple opinions. The two options I have been given are to either get all my teeth removed and get dentures or get the funds to start getting some of my teeth removed that cannot be saved due to decay or infection, implants, and building up the teeth that are strong enough to be saved and covered. At 33 years old to hear you may not have any teeth left causing your face to sink in and your bones changing brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I will do what I need to take care of my heath but, I am also full of hope and faith that I will be able to get the proper treatment and keep some of my teeth and receive implants.
I just started getting some of my teeth removed and a couple bone grafts placed with the funds I have been able to save so far. My insurance only covers up to $1,500 a year so I will not be able to use it for treatment because this treatment needs to be done as soon as possible it cannot be done over years. This will be a difficult journey not only physically but mentally. I know that I will get through it with the support of GOD, prayers, my family, friends, and community. I just want to be able to SMILE again and be pain free.
What will the funds be used for?
Getting some of my teeth removed, trying to save some of my teeth with treatment/surgery, and implants. The total costs are around $35,000 right now but, could increase.
Thank you to each person in advance for your support, prayers, sharing my story and donations.
My name is Amesha Hill, i am 33 years old and a healthcare worker. I enjoy helping people and animals, baking, crafting, and spending time with my family. I am raising funds for URGENT DENTAL TREATMENT.
MY DENTAL STORY
The decision to open up about my journey and share it publicly has been a challenging process. A few years ago, I started to notice that my teeth were breaking off easily while eating. Even though I have always had minor problems with my teeth no matter how hard I tried to take care of them, and the problems have become unbearable.
I always make sure I am taking care of myself physically and mentally. I watch closely to what I put into my body but, at 33 years old my teeth are now disintegrating and breaking off at the gum line. Most of the time I can feel pieces of my teeth breaking off while chewing the softest food, if it is not whole pieces it feels like sand in my mouth. My front tooth has fallen out completely and sometimes I do not even want to look in the mirror. I am usually a confident person who stands tall but, being embarrassed by your smile can break you down. This journey has been filled with a lot of pain and has been challenging mentally. I must choose what side I am going to eat on each day by, which side is less painful.
Over the last year I started having pain in my face and I had to start taking high doses of antibiotics and Ibuprofen which has started to affect my kidney levels on top of having an Auto-Immune disease which makes it harder to fight off infections. Any day I can go without any pain meds I do so because I HATE taking medication and prefer natural remedies. I have been taking antibiotics on and off constantly trying to battle the infections.
MY OPTIONS
I started seeing a few dentists and specialists to get multiple opinions. The two options I have been given are to either get all my teeth removed and get dentures or get the funds to start getting some of my teeth removed that cannot be saved due to decay or infection, implants, and building up the teeth that are strong enough to be saved and covered. At 33 years old to hear you may not have any teeth left causing your face to sink in and your bones changing brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I will do what I need to take care of my heath but, I am also full of hope and faith that I will be able to get the proper treatment and keep some of my teeth and receive implants.
I just started getting some of my teeth removed and a couple bone grafts placed with the funds I have been able to save so far. My insurance only covers up to $1,500 a year so I will not be able to use it for treatment because this treatment needs to be done as soon as possible it cannot be done over years. This will be a difficult journey not only physically but mentally. I know that I will get through it with the support of GOD, prayers, my family, friends, and community. I just want to be able to SMILE again and be pain free.
What will the funds be used for?
Getting some of my teeth removed, trying to save some of my teeth with treatment/surgery, and implants. The total costs are around $35,000 right now but, could increase.
Thank you to each person in advance for your support, prayers, sharing my story and donations.
Organizer
Amesha Hill
Organizer
Sacramento, CA