Hi my name is Le (pronouns: he/they). It's my birthday soon, and it would be amazing if I can get new teeth and smile again. 

I don't think many people know this because I've hid it for most of my life, feeling ugly showing it, but I have a rare genetic disorder called dentinogenesis imperfecta (essentially all my bones are weak/discolored and I only have a few teeth left), I have 1 molar tooth left and it's recently infected and I think it's time that I get denture/implant surgery. 

It's been a daunting burden physically and mentally because I can't eat what I want to or speak without feeling self conscious, and also financially because the surgery is very expensive and dentistry is the only thing that isn't covered by Canadian health care. I've applied for government funding several times already and each time they have rejected me. I also recently went to see if the University of Montreal can do it, but they told me that I'm too special a case to take in. It's just been an overall big source of anxiety and I've been denied again and again. 

It's vulnerable and hard for me to reach out for support but I am starting a gofundme to start this surgery as soon as possible. The full surgery with dentures on top and implants on bottom done in Montreal costs $40,000 CAD. The surgery / recovery takes about 3 months for the top, and the bottom another 3 months. If you can share it with your friends or help out. Any donation will help even if it's only a little, it would mean a LOT!