Hey, my name is Killian Blanscet (born David Blanscet). I'm a father of two beautful children named Eden and Donny, a musician, and a giant nerd who loves Dungeons and Dragons and video games. I'm also a college student working to get his degree in Sociology with ther ultimate goal of teaching at the high school level. I have a passion for education and understanding the world around me, and I am eager to spread that knowledge and love for education to the next generation of learners. That said, I have what feels like a major hurdle to overcome before I can get there. From the time that I was a kid, my family struggled with some pretty severe levels of poverty and we never really had access to good dental care. My parents, of course, instilled the importance of brushing and flossing and I did my best to keep up with that responsibility.

However, with a lack of good dental care, the state of my dental health has declined to a point now where I am facing a real danger of not only losing my teeth, but my bone health is rapidly declining as well. As it stands, my bone loss in my jaw is considered moderate, but the loss is only going to increase as time goes on if something isn't done soon. My teeth are severely rotted, many of them are dead, and the pain I experience on a day-to-day basis is getting to the point of being unbearable.

As it stands, I need extensive cleanings to stop the spread of disease in my gums and mouth. Following this, I need several teeth to be removed, including six or more of the front teeth that are most prominent and visible in one's smile. I would then need bridges to fill in those gaps, caps and fillings for the other teeth that have cavities or advanced decay, and then liners to straighten them back to a natural point. All-in-all, this equates to nearly $30k in work and repairs that absolutely must be done in order to restore my smile, confidence, and my health. Poor dental health can lead to an increased risk of the following:

I will not lie. I am terrified of the implications behind my poor dental health. I want to live a long and healthy life for the sake of my children, but also for the sake of myself. I want to be happy, I want to be happy, and perhaps a bit selfishly, I want to feel confident. I know this is a lofty financial goal, but I have extremely limited options for what I can realistically do. I appreciate any and all help, I really really do. Thank you so much.

I plan on adding more photos later that display the true extent of the damage to my teeth. They will be graphic and maybe a little unsettling, but I think they are important for driving home just how bad my situation truly is.

photo after my most recent cleaning: