Hello! My name is Tyler Hinkle, and I am blessed to be the mommy to my sweet 4 year old son, Alijah.

My son has struggled with severe dental issues for months. In just the past month, he has been to the ER and urgent care three times due to painful dental infections. He is currently on two antibiotics, fighting yet another infection.

As a mom, it breaks me to see him in so much pain. I know firsthand how awful dental infections can be.. I’ve had them myself, and it is truly the worst pain I’ve ever experienced (and that’s coming from a woman who has had three kids!). Knowing my baby is enduring that pain is unbearable.

We’ve seen multiple dentists here in Florida, and every time we’re told the same thing: he has multiple cavities and needs major dental work. The lowest quote we’ve received, even with insurance, is $2,146.49. Unfortunately, this is more than we can afford. I’ve applied for dental credit cards and financing but was denied. I hoped to wait until tax time to cover the cost, but Alijah simply can’t wait that long the infections keep coming back, and he deserves relief now.

Every cent raised will go directly toward Alijah’s dental surgery so he can finally be free from this pain. Anything helps, and if you aren’t able to give, even sharing this fundraiser means the world to us.