If you were to ask anyone who knows me at all, they would say I am very proud of finding a way of handling any problem that comes my way on my own. That being true, I find myself in a situation that I am unable to find a solution for.  During the long time it took to finally get my Narcolepsy diagnosis and my medication shortly after, I was drinking 5 energy drinks A DAY a minimum of 5 days a week just to try and keep up with the demands of being in the Marines. As a result of this the state of my teeth decayed at an alarming rate. And while I admittedly should have increased my dental care routine to compensate for this, hindsight is 20/20. I now find myself in daily pain, sometimes so unbearable I choose not to eat to avoid making it worse. After going to urgent dental care and a full exam I was informed that I would have to have all of my teeth removed and get false teeth. If I were to have them remove the teeth and get the cheapest pair of fakes they have the price tag is $8,653 AFTER insurance that is to be due up front. Despite weeks of calls and searching, I have found no better alternatives. Because of this I am swallowing my pride and asking for help. Everyday is painful, even waking me up from a dead sleep. I just want to not be in pain. And I want to smile at my daughter without feeling ashamed or hating myself when I look in the mirror. While I understand this amount is a long shot, every little bit will bring the day I can finally do these things a little closer.