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<div>Hi, I'm Eric (Gaffney, co-founder of Sebadoh, Independent Recording Artist, Recording &amp; Performing since 1983) I'm in a bad predicament. Dentistry was something that was neglected back in the '70s, and '80s. We used Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap instead of actual toothpaste, and being from the Grape Nuts generation, the enamel on my teeth started wearing down too early. and no thanks to sugary sodas. 
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<div>From like 1967 to 1985 I had been to a dentist maybe 4 times! Once in 1973 when I bit thru the nurse's finger when she said 'Bite Down' then in By 1978 I was one of those kids who had the red candy 'Plaque Detection Tablets' - Results= =  all over my teeth showing plaque, tartar, decay... (see the Certificate* scanned) then a playground accident in 1978 when i had my bottom 4 lower teeth smashed/broken.  (ouch, yes)  It may have been 1984 when 'we' went to a dentist for a 'check-up' &amp; mercury fillings. 
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<div>I wasn't able to 'afford' dental care until 1994 (after my day in Sebadoh) which was short-lived and sporadic... w.out actual steady income.  I had a nerve from my mouth dangled in front of me in 1997 in New York City @ the dental school.  (nightmare central) Not keeping a regular dentist is a really bad idea.  By 2001-2005 I would go to a Sutter Street office w. a gold door (San Francisco) but never twice a year.  
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<div>I have been going to a dental group regularly since 2009, (w.a 5-year gap when i would go to the Dreaded Center Street 'Arch Dental' (Yikes) Sometimes it feels like I have spent half my life in the dentist's chair. In the past 2 years, every dentist I have seems to decide to split, and now my wonderful hygienist decided to have a baby. I had a tooth extracted last year and two the year before. (Ouch) I am turning 58 next month. I brush my teeth daily, floss, and use a water-pick. I have stopped eating sugary snacks.
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<div>I was at the hygienist's 5 weeks ago, and she didn't mention anything at all. So today, I had my first periodontics visit. The unfortunate news for me is that I have deep pockets in my gums related to five specific teeth. <strong>I need immediate treatment, including a round of two kinds of antibiotics followed by a second consultation, and then specific scaling and root planing of the five teeth, over two visits. This is an absolute nightmare!! I can't lose another five teeth. I wouldn't be able to speak properly or sing! This sucks.</strong>
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<div>The only good news is I landed a part-time job cleaning a medical center to afford 1/2 my rent. With a pound of good luck charms and the here-and-there gig, I might be okay. It just seems I have no idea how to go out and get money from the world. It all seems so ridiculous.
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<div><strong>The immediate need is to raise the $799 for the five-part treatment plan at the periodontics center.</strong> All of which sucks, but it will help me keep my teeth! I may need gum flap or graft surgery &amp; in addition, i would also hope to get three implants (or just two), which cost $5,295.00 each. (Ouch) 
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A Second Battle for Life<br /><br />Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,
<br /><br />My name is Andrew Minuto, and I'm reaching out to you with a heavy heart and a plea for support as I face an all-too-familiar battle. In 2014, I lost both of my parents to cancer. Their loss left a profound void in my life, but I found the strength to keep going. In 2022, my world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer. I fought hard, depleted the entirety of my financial resources, and was overjoyed to receive a clean bill of health. Unfortunately, in May 2024, I received the devastating news that cancer has returned.
<br /><br /> My Journey<br />The first battle with cancer was arduous. I exhausted my savings, maxed out my insurance, and used every resource available to beat this disease. The past two years were a period of recovery – not just physically, but financially, emotionally, and psychologically. I rebuilt my life, started to feel secure again, and cherished every moment with my daughter.

But now, I am faced with another fight against this relentless disease. The costs are overwhelming – hospital admissions, countless tests, procedures, chemotherapy sessions, and appointments with multiple specialists. The ever-increasing cost of living only adds to the burden.
<br /><br />Why I Need Your Help<br />While giving up is not an option, I cannot do this alone again. The financial strain is unbearable, and without your support, I risk losing everything I have worked so hard to rebuild: my home, my relationship with my daughter, and semblance of a decent life.

Your generous contributions will help cover the immense medical expenses and daily living costs as I undergo treatment. With your support, I can focus on what truly matters – fighting this disease and being there for my daughter.<br /><br /> This is a battle I must win, but I need your help to do it. Together, we can overcome this challenge, and I can return to a life filled with hope, love, and the joy of watching my daughter grow. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

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