Help Emma Overcome Dental Challenges

Hi, my name is Emma. It’s incredibly difficult to ask for help; in fact, it’s my least favorite thing in the world to do, but I’ve reached a point where I can’t do this alone. I’ve been through more in my short life than most people go through in their entire life, and I feel like I’ve finally hit the hill that I cannot climb by myself.

I’ve been unexplainably vomiting bile for the last five years. It has finally done enough damage to my teeth now to the point where I cannot eat out of fear of breaking more teeth or being in mass amounts of pain.

I’m in urgent need of dentures—not just to restore my smile, but to save my health.

Due to the condition of my teeth, I can barely eat. I’ve lost so much weight that I’m now only 92 pounds at 5’6”, which is dangerously underweight. My body is suffering from malnutrition, and every day is a battle just to get enough calories to function.

On top of that, I’m dealing with recurring infections in my mouth that cause excruciating pain and frequent migraines. Some days, the pain is so intense I can’t think straight. It’s affecting every part of my life—my ability to work, my energy, my mental health, and even my ability to enjoy the simplest parts of life.

I feel like I’m watching my quality of life slip away in my early 20s.

I avoid social situations, photos, and mirrors because my self-esteem has hit rock bottom. I don’t feel like myself anymore. I just want to smile, eat a real meal, and feel human again.

Dentures would change everything. They would allow me to eat without pain, gain back healthy weight, stop the infections, and begin healing—physically and emotionally. But the dental work I need, including extractions and proper dentures, is far beyond what I can afford.

If you’re able to donate, even a few dollars, it would mean the world to me. Every bit helps bring me closer to getting the care I need to live a healthy, pain-free life. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this with others. Your support—no matter how small—gives me strength and hope during one of the hardest times of my life.

Thank you for reading my story and for caring. I’m so grateful just to be heard.

With love and hope,

Emma