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I am doing this because the NHS dental system failed and terrified me.
You may be aware or maybe not... but I continually put out video's on the Internet. Just to help others get a smile or a little laughter in their lifes.
I'm regularly attacked by trolls and haters about my looks and gender.
This i can take its no big deal I am who I am and i don't make excuses.
Now you will see a lot of hate about my teeth which again i can take.
But I'm going to admit to something that many don't know as i don't like to dwell on things but some days i can hardly speak properly because of the pain in my mouth.
You will probably realise this if you relook at my video's. But saying that I still put video's out to inspire to give people joy ect.
Now as i am so viral i want to carry on because so many look forward to seeing new video's.
But if things get worse it may not be possible.
So I'm asking anyone who can afford to give a little please do.
This is my only way of raising the money to finally get my teeth sorted which have been ruined by hormones and violence. I have also done a video to accompany this to explain why it is difficult for me to just get them pulled and dentures put in I hope you will understand my fears.
I do realise I will get a lot of hate but also a lot of support and at the end of the day i do what i do for the people who need. the sparkle of me in their life.
Please if you cannot donate please share in the hope that someone else may see it.
I thank each and evey one of you for taking the time to read this.
I've lost my smile. I want it back. You can help
!
Just when I thought life was starting to be a little less bad for me, it kicks me in the teeth....literally...
nine months ago, I did that thing almost everyone dreads - I went to the dentist. But, because of my financial situation, it was my first dentist's visit in over ten years. I've spent the past ten years in constant mouth pain either from overall gum disease or the actual searing pain of infected teeth and gums. So yeah - I knew it wasn't going to be good.
a loose front tooth finally fell out. I look like a hillbilly (no offence to hillbillys)
The bad news is, I have "advanced periodontal disease" - basically, I've lost so much bone in my upper jaw, my teeth don't have anything to hold on to. So they will continue to fall out unless I do something about it.
Unfortunately, that "something" is pulling out ALL my upper teeth (well, the ones that haven't already fallen out) and putting in implants - at least six of them costing £2,500 each. That's a minimum of £15,000.
Like most of you, I don't have that kind of money just lying around. I'm also unlikely to ever be able to afford the procedure. So my teeth will just continue to get worse and worse and eventually, fall out.
But, before they fall out, I’ll have many days like today - infected teeth and gums causing so much pain I can’t open my mouth, let alone talk…
As you can understand, this is also psychologically devastating. I've been struggling with this news for the past 9 months. Just the thought of someone pulling out all of my teeth has had me on the verge of tears for months
It's also completely my own fault for not taking care of myself. Even though I'm a regular brusher, a twice daily regime is not enough, especially for people like me who are in the "risk group" and are more likely than others to contract this disease.
i am looking at other options - dentures, trips out of country to other dentists, local dental colleges where the work can be done cheaper, etc. But regardless of the decision made and the procedure done, it all costs money. Money I simply don't have.
Several friends have suggested I start this campaign. Those of you who know me know how hard this is. Many of you have (rightfully) pointed out I need to "swallow your pride and set up that website to get funds".
And they are right. So here I am.
I don't know if this campaign will work and I honestly don't hold out a lot of hope for it but every little bit can and will help.
My only real job skill is talking. Luckily, I'm really good at it. :) I love talking to people. I love entertaining people and making them laugh.
So, when I can't, it's devastating both personally and financially. And that's what's happening now. I literally can't open my mouth enough to talk.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this.
kindest regards Melissa
You may be aware or maybe not... but I continually put out video's on the Internet. Just to help others get a smile or a little laughter in their lifes.
I'm regularly attacked by trolls and haters about my looks and gender.
This i can take its no big deal I am who I am and i don't make excuses.
Now you will see a lot of hate about my teeth which again i can take.
But I'm going to admit to something that many don't know as i don't like to dwell on things but some days i can hardly speak properly because of the pain in my mouth.
You will probably realise this if you relook at my video's. But saying that I still put video's out to inspire to give people joy ect.
Now as i am so viral i want to carry on because so many look forward to seeing new video's.
But if things get worse it may not be possible.
So I'm asking anyone who can afford to give a little please do.
This is my only way of raising the money to finally get my teeth sorted which have been ruined by hormones and violence. I have also done a video to accompany this to explain why it is difficult for me to just get them pulled and dentures put in I hope you will understand my fears.
I do realise I will get a lot of hate but also a lot of support and at the end of the day i do what i do for the people who need. the sparkle of me in their life.
Please if you cannot donate please share in the hope that someone else may see it.
I thank each and evey one of you for taking the time to read this.
I've lost my smile. I want it back. You can help
!
Just when I thought life was starting to be a little less bad for me, it kicks me in the teeth....literally...
nine months ago, I did that thing almost everyone dreads - I went to the dentist. But, because of my financial situation, it was my first dentist's visit in over ten years. I've spent the past ten years in constant mouth pain either from overall gum disease or the actual searing pain of infected teeth and gums. So yeah - I knew it wasn't going to be good.
a loose front tooth finally fell out. I look like a hillbilly (no offence to hillbillys)
The bad news is, I have "advanced periodontal disease" - basically, I've lost so much bone in my upper jaw, my teeth don't have anything to hold on to. So they will continue to fall out unless I do something about it.
Unfortunately, that "something" is pulling out ALL my upper teeth (well, the ones that haven't already fallen out) and putting in implants - at least six of them costing £2,500 each. That's a minimum of £15,000.
Like most of you, I don't have that kind of money just lying around. I'm also unlikely to ever be able to afford the procedure. So my teeth will just continue to get worse and worse and eventually, fall out.
But, before they fall out, I’ll have many days like today - infected teeth and gums causing so much pain I can’t open my mouth, let alone talk…
As you can understand, this is also psychologically devastating. I've been struggling with this news for the past 9 months. Just the thought of someone pulling out all of my teeth has had me on the verge of tears for months
It's also completely my own fault for not taking care of myself. Even though I'm a regular brusher, a twice daily regime is not enough, especially for people like me who are in the "risk group" and are more likely than others to contract this disease.
i am looking at other options - dentures, trips out of country to other dentists, local dental colleges where the work can be done cheaper, etc. But regardless of the decision made and the procedure done, it all costs money. Money I simply don't have.
Several friends have suggested I start this campaign. Those of you who know me know how hard this is. Many of you have (rightfully) pointed out I need to "swallow your pride and set up that website to get funds".
And they are right. So here I am.
I don't know if this campaign will work and I honestly don't hold out a lot of hope for it but every little bit can and will help.
My only real job skill is talking. Luckily, I'm really good at it. :) I love talking to people. I love entertaining people and making them laugh.
So, when I can't, it's devastating both personally and financially. And that's what's happening now. I literally can't open my mouth enough to talk.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this.
kindest regards Melissa
Organizer
Melissa Ede
Organizer
