before I start I want to say SO NOT feel obliged to donate and please do not leave yourself short to support me, your engagement on posts are enough!

Hi, my name is Kerris. I’m 27 years old I never imagined I’d be writing something like this.. I’m so incredibly embarrassed & ashamed I’ve had to do this but after a lot of encouragement from my TikTok family, I’ve decided to be honest and vulnerable about something that has affected my confidence, mental health, and daily life for over a decade: my teeth.

How it started

When I was around 13–14 years old, I was at high school and being my usual “class clown” self. A cousin had stayed over the night before and had some stretchy pyjama bottoms in her bag. At break time, joking around, I tried to climb into them. I lost my balance, fell forwards, and smashed my face straight into a thick metal radiator pole that ran along the hallway.

A teacher took me home, and when I looked in the mirror, I cried. At the time, my teeth weren’t perfect but they were mine (slightly wonky but healthy). I didn’t realise how much that accident would change everything.

Why I didn’t get them fixed

After the accident, I was told a lot of work would be needed before anything could even be done to my front teeth. As a teenager, that felt overwhelming. Over time, I avoided it… then avoided it more. I learned to talk while covering my mouth with my lip. Eventually, I stopped caring for them properly at all thinking, what’s the point?

Now, over 13 years later, I fully understand how important teeth are not just for health, but for confidence, work, and how the world treats you. Unfortunately, years of neglect have caught up with me.

The reality (being completely honest)

People often assume I’m joking because I have a jokey persona online but this is real. I currently have around 8 teeth, two of which are only halves. That’s the truth.

Every 2–3 days, depending on what I’ve eaten or drunk, I have to boil a kettle, melt dental beads in a jug, roll them into a ball, and mould them over my front tooth which is barely hanging on. I individually indent each “tooth” by hand to make a temporary cosmetic fix so I can leave the house or go live online.

I first started doing this around 2020/2021. At the start, it honestly looked ridiculous I’ll be including a TikTok video so you can see the process for yourself.

The emotional impact

I live with embarrassment, shame, and so much regret. I’ve had people tell me they never noticed but when arguments happen, “go sort your teeth out” is always the first insult thrown at me. That sticks.

I won’t sugar-coat it: this has taken a huge toll on my mental health. There have been moments where the fear of losing my last front tooth has felt absolutely overwhelming. I’m getting support and I’m still here but I want to be honest about how deeply this has affected me.

Why I’m asking for help…

My goal for 2026 is simple: a healthy, permanent smile.

I resisted setting up a GoFundMe for a long time because I felt guilty like this was my mess and mine alone to fix. Not everyone has a platform like I do, and many people suffer silently with dental issues. But after constant encouragement from my followers/tiktok family, I’ve realised that accepting help doesn’t make me weak it gives me hope something I thought had gone...

A full-mouth restoration in the UK the cost is estimated anywhere between £20,000–£45,000+ this just isn’t an option for me right now so turkey is my only hope.

From the bottom of my heart

If you donate, share, or even just read this… thank you. Truly.

You are helping me work towards confidence, stability, and a future where I don’t have to hide my smile anymore.

I promise to be transparent throughout this journey, and I hope one day I can pay this kindness forward.

i will show receipts if anybody whom donates would like to see also

•£4,600 -teeth

•the flights & hotel are yet to be updated as I’m currently awaiting my passport so can’t decide as and when I leave.

With love,

Kerris