Lorena Poston

A biking accident set off a domino effect on my teeth, and now my gums are eating away at what’s left of my healthy teeth. I need a special procedure to clear and clean my gums of bad bacterium, but the costs are overwhelming. For years, I’ve tried to save up, but every time the problem progresses, I end up starting over. My natural teeth can’t be saved—they’re constantly getting infected, and I worry the infection could enter my bloodstream. Eating has become scary, and I feel like I’m running out of options. The funds raised will cover all expenses needed for this time-sensitive procedure. I’ve been fighting for years to get this done, but the situation keeps getting worse. There’s no one to help me—no family, just two older sons who don’t know about my struggle. I don’t want to worry them; I only want them to be happy in this life. I’m proud of the boys I raised, and I hope to be healthy enough to keep supporting them. It will be a blessing to me, and to you I’m sure you’ll get it back 100 fold. If it’s in God’s plan to receive, then I thank you in advance, whoever is being sent by the Father. Your support means the world to me, and I’m grateful for any help you can offer.

I am desperately seeking help to fix my teeth, which are decaying from years of much needed dental work I simply cannot afford. The pain and constant decay have become a daily struggle, and I refuse to remove my teeth and walk around without any. I try everything I can to defy the inevitable, but it’s weighing heavily on my health and spirit. I know I deserve help, but it’s hard to know who to ask or who will care enough to lend a hand. I’ve tried and tried, and at this point, I feel like there’s no reason to be excited about life anymore without my smile. It’s heartbreaking that this is happening, and I’ve exhausted every option I can think of. Getting my health restored is simple: I need to get my teeth removed and replaced with upper and lower arches, as recommended by many professionals. This is the only procedure that will help me regain my optimal health, my smile, and my confidence. It will enable me to return to the workforce, where I help others as a patient care technician for the geriatric population. With your support, I’ll be able to pay it forward for the greater good. The funds raised will go directly toward dental restoration at Clear Choice in San Jose, California, at the Alameda location. Please be so kind—if there is anything you can do to help me continue to want to live this life with my smile intact, I would be so grateful. I sacrificed for my boys to have a great start in life, and now that they are grown and doing well, I need a little help for myself. Time is against me, and I’m exhausted and heartbroken that I don’t have the money required for such treatment. Your kindness and generosity will mean the world to me, and I hope you’ll consider supporting or sharing my story. Thank you for reading and for caring.

My name is Lorena, and for most of my life, I've dedicated myself to helping others—especially the elderly. As a single woman with two grown sons, I've made many sacrifices to give them the best start in life. I don't have much family, but I've always tried to be a source of support and positivity for those around me. When I was just 13, I had a terrible bicycle accident that broke several of my front teeth and caused a lot of pain. My foster mother did everything she could to help, and I was able to get a dental bridge. It was only supposed to last 15 years, but with careful care, I made it last 25. Now, though, my teeth are badly broken and decaying, and the bridge is barely holding on. For the past year, I've been unable to afford the dental care I need, and the infections have sent me to the emergency room more than once. It's exhausting and discouraging, and it's starting to take a toll on my health and spirit. I'm reaching out because I believe in the power of kindness and community. I hope that someone out there will want to help a stranger smile again. Your support would not only restore my health and confidence, but also remind me—and others—that love is powerful, and a simple smile can make a world of difference.