Dan's New Teeth Fund
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Hi there! My name is Dan and I struggle with post-substance abuse depression and social anxiety--and it is not because of chemical withdrawals! My state of unhappiness is due to the toll that drugs have taken on my life--and especially on my inability to smile.
For nearly a decade I used and sold the highly addictive and destructive Crystal Methamphetamine. I smoked, railed, shot, snorted, ate, and drank the harsh chemical. I abused my mind and body with this crap and it has taken its toll! The corrosive Meth has worn down my teeth to the enamel and therefore I do not smile anymore. I minimize my socializing. I don't date. I lack confidence. And I am left depressed because of it all. To some this may sound like an issues of vanity or mere aesthetics.. but my condition challenges what I eat. How I chew. What I drink. What I use to brush my teeth with. Pain and sensitivity are part of it too!
After 4 years of being off Meth--and having a good job.. I thought this would be the perfect time to begin the process of restoring my teeth. Unfortunately, my simple HMO Dental Plan doesn't cover much and I don't even have the possibility of utilizing or generating much credit fast enough to help my situation (esp. after too many years of being involved in the cash-based black-market).
Since early Spring 2016, I have been looking into my various dental options. I considered dental schools (but even they are expensive). I found a dental source that was willing to fix my teeth at around $600.00 a tooth/crown. That’s great except for the fact that the dentist said I would need to do most of my teeth.. that’s 30-32 teeth x $600.00! Ouch!
Great News! Another option has opened up! Getting Dental work done abroad!! My mom bought me a relatively cheap airline ticket to accompany her to Romania this September. It turns out that there are people who go to places like Romania for quality dental services for dramatically less money!
So after many years of hiding my smile and suffering with dental pain.. I have decided to publicly seek out the financial help of friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances and the charitable public.
I was initially trying to raise $20,000 for dental work in the States. Now with this Romania dental option in September.. I will probably be able to get everything done for $8,000.00!!
Funding me will not only help me smile from an aesthetics perspective, but I will also have confidence! Confidence in life is key! AND.. I will be able to eat, chew, and drink without the usual pain or sensitivity issues anymore.
I believe new teeth will transform my life and help me be more sociable. It will inspire me to go out and date and find love. It will help me be more of the public marketing/PR person I should be in my line of work--and it will help me achieve my future goals with a confident, winning smile.
My best days are still to come and you can help me get there sooner! PLEASE FUND MY DENTAL CAUSE! Any amount will be appreciated! Some people have given $18=Chai=Life and others have given multiples of $18 such as $36.00. Honestly whatever you can do will be helpful. Giving more will make this less stressful for me. My flight to Eastern Europe leaves September 7, 2016 so time is of the essence.
This is truly a life-changing proposition and a necessary step in my recovery process.. healing of the body (finally). Thank you very much!!
For nearly a decade I used and sold the highly addictive and destructive Crystal Methamphetamine. I smoked, railed, shot, snorted, ate, and drank the harsh chemical. I abused my mind and body with this crap and it has taken its toll! The corrosive Meth has worn down my teeth to the enamel and therefore I do not smile anymore. I minimize my socializing. I don't date. I lack confidence. And I am left depressed because of it all. To some this may sound like an issues of vanity or mere aesthetics.. but my condition challenges what I eat. How I chew. What I drink. What I use to brush my teeth with. Pain and sensitivity are part of it too!
After 4 years of being off Meth--and having a good job.. I thought this would be the perfect time to begin the process of restoring my teeth. Unfortunately, my simple HMO Dental Plan doesn't cover much and I don't even have the possibility of utilizing or generating much credit fast enough to help my situation (esp. after too many years of being involved in the cash-based black-market).
Since early Spring 2016, I have been looking into my various dental options. I considered dental schools (but even they are expensive). I found a dental source that was willing to fix my teeth at around $600.00 a tooth/crown. That’s great except for the fact that the dentist said I would need to do most of my teeth.. that’s 30-32 teeth x $600.00! Ouch!
Great News! Another option has opened up! Getting Dental work done abroad!! My mom bought me a relatively cheap airline ticket to accompany her to Romania this September. It turns out that there are people who go to places like Romania for quality dental services for dramatically less money!
So after many years of hiding my smile and suffering with dental pain.. I have decided to publicly seek out the financial help of friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances and the charitable public.
I was initially trying to raise $20,000 for dental work in the States. Now with this Romania dental option in September.. I will probably be able to get everything done for $8,000.00!!
Funding me will not only help me smile from an aesthetics perspective, but I will also have confidence! Confidence in life is key! AND.. I will be able to eat, chew, and drink without the usual pain or sensitivity issues anymore.
I believe new teeth will transform my life and help me be more sociable. It will inspire me to go out and date and find love. It will help me be more of the public marketing/PR person I should be in my line of work--and it will help me achieve my future goals with a confident, winning smile.
My best days are still to come and you can help me get there sooner! PLEASE FUND MY DENTAL CAUSE! Any amount will be appreciated! Some people have given $18=Chai=Life and others have given multiples of $18 such as $36.00. Honestly whatever you can do will be helpful. Giving more will make this less stressful for me. My flight to Eastern Europe leaves September 7, 2016 so time is of the essence.
This is truly a life-changing proposition and a necessary step in my recovery process.. healing of the body (finally). Thank you very much!!
Organizer
Dan Ardel
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA