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They should really drop the cost of implants and dentures , we need teeth to live , it should be a basic human right !

Not everyone has bad teeth because of drug use some people just have bad teeth

man, im 18 now and ive had such a shitty childhood, my teeth are SO bad, im missing both my front teeth, a canine, the rest are filled with cavities and one is like almost completely decayed away and ugh it helps so much to hear your story. Now that ive moved out im now saving up for implants and i really hope i can fix them all soon! ❤

I am literally lying here fresh out of surgery with my healing denture in my mouth watching this. My mouth has been a saga already. This really helped soothe me. The girls in high school were appalled when I spit blood in the sink on a trip when I was 16. Luckily my mom covered for me with a comment about a wisdom tooth. But that still haunts me. Telling a 24 year old who spit out a tooth while eating dinner they have to get a full set of upper and lower dentures is traumatizing. But here I am.

Finally I feel like someone else has the same issues as me. This gives me hope that I can get my teeth fixed and actually smile and be happy.

I'm a dentist and I have to take a moment to say you did awesome explaining this process. My patients would love you.

I just watched this video. And this is the first time in over 10 years, I haven't felt alone. My story is so very similar to yours, it felt like you were describing my past. Earlier this year I had finally had had enough. Between the agony, sleep loss, pain meds, and just overall depression from my dental issues, I told my dentist I was ready. It was time to just take all of my teeth out. Fast forward a few months later and the appointment finally happened on Oct. 22nd of this year (it felt like years went by, but the pandemic hasn't helped!). I was in so much pain for the first few weeks, then had to have my gums reopened to have the bones smoothed out and sanded down. This just happened this past week.. I didn't opt for the immediate dentures (just personal preference), but I go for my final impressions tomorrow. I'm so thankful to have an extremely compassionate and understanding denturist, who has made this whole experience more comforting, but it still hasn't been easy. I'm 27 years old, had to deal with losing my job due to COVID-19, trying to raise 5 kids, and I just feel incredibly overwhelmed to say the least. But I am hopeful for a new future, one where I can finally smile in photos with my kids and family, live without consistent mind numbing pain, and actually be comfortable looking at myself in the mirror for the first time in my life. So thank you for posting this. You're beautiful inside and out! And your positivity reminds me to just keep moving forward. I know I made the right choice and I hope once I get my dentures (unfortunately they won't be implants at this time due affordability, but it's good to know it's an option later on!) that I can smile as confidently and happily as you are!

I read your comments. I got dentures 7 years ago, then 2 years ago lost Everything I owned including my identity. I've. Gone 2 years now with no teeth. My face is sinking in and I actually look older than my 60 years. I live solely on SSDI, so no way to save anything to get any kind of dentures. You were very blessed. I've seen many miracles in my life, so I live with that hope. 🙏🙏🙏💖😭😭

what i would give to smile freely in front of people .

It sucks when people makes fun of other peoples teeth not knowing why their teeth might be like that. Not everyone can afford the type of dental work like others. If you don't like how someone's teeth looks, then give me the money so I can fix it then. People don't know the struggle of me having worn and messed up teeth. How I get scared to go to job interviews because I know that the interviewer will be looking at my teeth and noticing every detail about it. Appearance is everything when it comes to life and getting a job. I feel like that's why I haven't been so lucky with getting jobs these days. And it sucks. My life sucks. No one wants to have to deal with mouth pain and taking pain pills all the time. That's why I don't judge people like that.

Hi Kali I’m a 35 yr old mother of three girls and my teeth are failing horribly. You are the only person who has given me hope and lessened my depression for a few minutes

I am so encouraged by your story. I’m 53 and need 6 top teeth pulled and bone grafting done. I will be fitted for dentures and if the bone heals well, I should be able to get implants. I was so depressed after seeing the x-rays of all the bone loss. Then the surgeon who evaluated me said “ Well, you know you did this to yourself.” I was pissed! I was already mortified at the state of my teeth and although I know I’ve neglected my mouth care, I didn’t want to hear it like that! Every dental appointment I’ve ever had and every procedure I’ve had done, has always been excruciating. That’s the deterrent for me. Plus, I’ve always associated dentures to old people with sunken cheeks. I know that’s awful! After hearing your journey and seeing how happy you are (btw, you’re are stunningly beautiful!!) I’m ready to embark on mine. Thanks for sharing and encouraging people like me. 🦷😃

There is no pain in the world that even comes close to a toothache.

Thank you so much for your story. I will have to have my 26 yr old daughter watch this. Might take away some of her fear. I am now 45. Ive had dentures since I was 24. First, I had GORGEOUS teeth. I was that girl that ppl laughed at cuz i would bring my toothbrush to school so i could brush after lunch. Went to dentist every 6 months like clockwork. Then when I got pregnant with my first child, halfway thru my pregnancy, i went to the dentist and complained that my ENTIRE mouth hurt..every single tooth. He looked everything over and said your teeth are beautiful, no way ur teeth should be hurting. Well, had her, then my 2nd pregnancy, it started happening again, so after that pregnancy, i went in for xrays and the dentist was so sympathetic to tell me that my teeth we in fact rotting from the inside out. I had a severe calcium defieciency and there really wasnt anything I could do. I was devastated! That was age 21. My teeth, no matter how much i took care of them, just kept getting worse, and weakened. At age 24, i was in a serious car accident where I went face first thru the windshield, knocking alot of my teeth out up to the gumline. So, I ended up with full mouth extractions and dentures. I was so sad all the time. I missed my real teeth more than anything and this plate on the roof of my mouth was just horrible. Well fast forward many years later and my daughter had the same severe calcium deficiency and right now her teeth are SO BAD that she calls me screaming constantly for years now. The other day her mouth swelled like she ate a gulf ball. She was banging her head against the wall etc. She just wanted to die. I felt her pain. She is such a beautiful girl but her entire mouthful of teeth are unsaveable. Most are cracked and broken right down to the gumline. She dont smile and in constant pain...for years now. SHe was sooo excited to go for the consultation for the implants and left in TEARS because after they told her they were $60,000, she KNEW she would never have them. She knows she has to get dentures but is so young and just dont want them. No matter what it has to get done. She cannot go on suffering like this , eating ibuprofen like its candy, hurricane, ambesol, clove oil, oregeno oil, she has used it all. It's just not cutting it anymore. So come the new year when her vacation time starts over, she is making the appt to get things rolling. I know once she sees her new smile, she will be so happy she did it. I think she just thinks she will never meet someone that will stick around once they know she has dentures. She will. I, myself have always dreamed of getting implants, having my palette back etc. But even if i had the money to get them myself, i would give her the money and keep my dentures since she is still so young and im just used to dentures by now. Id rather she was happy and confident. But, neither of us can afford them so this is the only option. Maybe in the future, she will be able to save up to get them, but for now, Im going to show her your video and let her know its OK! Its not as bad as you think and you will gain so much more confidence in yourself! So, thank you if you are still reading my babbling! I appreciate you and your story! P.S. I also have 2 boys..both have PERFECT teeth. 15 yr old has never even had a sign of a cavity, thank goodness!! :-) P.S.S Having a nice confident smile should NOT be consdered cosmetic and should NOT cost $60,000 to get. :-(

I've had dentist ask me about drugs, until they actual read my chart and saw that I AM A FUCKING CANCER SURVIVOR, brain tumor, radiation wrecked my teeth and then having my 1st child at 30, sealed my fate. I am now 32, and trying to get everything fixed. Finally found a dentist who is working with me, to get my teeth back. I feel your pain, and this pain is a NIGHTMARE that I would not wish on my worse enemy.

Girl thank you for this video! you have helped many people, just by reading all the comments made me realize that my situation is not that bad. I've been depressed and checking my teeth everyday i woke up. Praying for all of you, who lost sleep, have been depressed, are feeling lost, have anxiety due to your teeth issue. Please keep going!

Makes me feel a bit better knowing I'm not alone

And I LOVE THAT YOUR TEETH ARE NOT STRAIGHT ACROSS IN THE FRONT BUT THE TWO FRONT ARE A TAD LONGER AND THAT MAKES A MORE NATURAL AND BEAUTIFUL SMILE! DENTIST NEED TO LEARN THIS!

Thank you For your story; it made me feel like I’m not alone. I’ve always struggled with my teeth and at 34 I have to get dentures I actually get my extractions this Friday. I so embarrassed cause my teeth have been so bad and it’s just nice to hear stories from people who went through what I’m going thru

I'm 49 years old and I've worn dentures for nearly 20 years. I'm experiencing facial collapse and it's gotten to the point that it's causing me to have social anxiety and major depression. You have a beautiful smile and I plan on using your videos as a point of reference when I see my dentist in the near future. I'm hoping my next set of dentures will look similar to yours. Thanks for posting and God bless you. Share that beautiful smile with the world!😁

I feel like crying. I don’t know where to start.

I got married last year and I couldn't smile either. The photographer would say "smile big! Smile bigger!" oh man... It still makes me cry

You are so transparent and honest. I truly appreciate it. I have six dental implants that I had to dig into my life savings with no insurance, in order to finance them. That wasn’t easy. I just recently had dental surgery at the age of 36. I was able to save the majority of my teeth, which I am grateful for. I knew I didn’t want dentures because I previously researched pros and cons of dentures, and I knew from that moment that I wanted implants. I didn’t want my jaw bones to wither away. Like you, I had a love for junk food over the years, particularly soda. And I paid the price. Keep up the videos. They are inspiring.

You’ve told my story practically verbatim, except my teeth nightmares started shortly after getting out of high school in 1985. I’ve had a full set of dentures since my second son was born in 1993, it’s a constant source of embarrassment for me. Thank you for being a beautiful woman speaking truths about how our smiles effect our lives so much!!

Thank you for this video!! I lost my teeth at 32 due to my autoimmune disorder, an eating disorder, and a pregnancy. They literally one by one dried out and crumbled into little pieces and had to be surgically removed. It was extremely painful, humiliating, and devastating!!! I also thought I was alone in this at my age. Though I don’t wish this on anyone, it’s good to see that I’m not alone, and that like in your case, this is a process!! I’m hoping and praying that soon I’ll be able to get dental implants!🙏🏼

I’ve never seen someone so pretty and young with dentures . I’m going through a similar case

I just stumbled across this video but thank you for sharing. I'm currently going thru the same thing at 38 yrs of age and it feels good to know that I'm not alone in my journey and there is greatness to look forward to. Thank you so much!!

I was just given my temp set yesterday!!! And I paid $2000 for the set! It was worth every penny because even with the temp set my smile is BEAUTIFUL!!! I still have a good amount of swelling and in some pain but I feel better after taking some pain meds! But what a difference and my only regret is not doing it sooner 😁

I got chocked up watching you talk about feeling alienated. cause that's how I feel. Thank you for your videos.

As a dental hygienist I put 100% of my energy into teaching young children dental prevention. Parents are often so neglectful in teaching their children how to brush and floss early in life :( not internationally. I understand from the patient aspect as well my husband has full dentures after a car accident and I have $10,000 worth of work in my mouth. Dont even feel less than the best. You are a beautiful person.

I cannot thank you enough, I was so upset about my dental situation and upset about losing my teeth at my age. Watching your video changed my outlook. I'm so grateful. Thank you , with much gratitude 🙏💛⚘💕

Thank you for your video. I'm 64 and have gone without a smile for about 20years. I was finally got a full set about 3 weeks ago. It's been a rough go, but I am determined to get used to them. Glad you won the contest and now have a great smile :-).

I remember 18 months ago when I watched this; I was doing a little research on implants because I needed me some.Your video encouraged me then to get it done. Today I have 4 implants up and 3 more to come on the jaw. It’s like all the suffering was forgotten after the surgeries. I’m in a bit of debt but it’s nothing I can’t handle. Life is amazing now. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your videos. I am 41 years old. I had to get dentures in my mid 30's. I was so embarrassed. Even in front of my wife after being married to her for several years. My story is almost in line with yours, except my teeth started getting bad in my 20's. I thought or felt like I was the only person ever to go through this at my age. You have proven me wrong. I can't believe how beautiful you are and to not have real teeth. I always felt ugly because of my dentures. Im divorced now and would like some day to find some one else to share my life with. Ive always been worried about what women would think and if I would be able to just date again. However, watching some of your videos has given me a lot more confidence. And now Im wanting to look more into the implants. I actually cried a little bit realizing that dating can still take place and hopefully with someone who will except that about me. I can tell in your videos that you are sincere and that means the world. Im sorry you had to go through it too, and any body to go through it. It was very painful all the the time. I commend you for doing these videos and helping people like me that felt like they was no hope. Thank you, Thank you so much.

I feel you 100%. Horrible teeth has been in my family as far as I can remember. Im 35 and simply can't take the pain and embarrassment of rotten and missing teeth. People judge you from the moment you talk or smile. I go this week for my consultation and see what my options are. Very excited but also very very nervous as I've had a "fear" of the dentist all my life. Thank you for the informative video.

I am so glad I came across this video. I’ve been in a dilemma with dentures & implants. Dental work is so expensive, it gets depressing just thinking about all the work I need done. Makes me feel a little better knowing there are people out there going through similar situations and I’m not alone.

when you said you couldn't smile in your wedding photos i started crying for you. #myheart

Thanks to your videos I was able to work up the courage to get a consultation for All-on-4 implants after not being able to smile for almost 14 years. I had a hereditary issue and had very little enamel on my adult teeth or baby teeth. I had been getting fillings since I was a small child which I thought was.normal. In my 20s came root canals - a total of 8 - and as I hit my 30's my teeth began to crumble like chalk. I also lost my hearing due to illness so I spent most of my time dealing with that. My teeth (that weren't capped) broke down to the gum line as time went on. It caused panic attacks and insomnia and depression . I am now 47 and after learning I am not alone in this by reading forums and after watching your videos, I had the surgery 2 months ago and have no regrets! I'm thankful for the temps and will get the permanent bridges next year. Your videos truly got me past several mental hurdles and helped me find my courage to finally do this. THANK YOU!

I simply love you and how eloquent your video is! I came on KZfaq to find more out about dentures and implants, my fiancé and I sat in awe as we listened to your dynamic story, and you tell it so well! Beautiful smile, for a beautiful woman.

This is literally my story. From the sensitive bleeding gums putting me off dental hygiene (i remember being at a sleep over and spitting blood into the sink and feeling so embarrassed) to smoking at 15 and then chipping that EXACT tooth at 18. Went in and got it fixed. But was relentless shamed by my dentist the whole time so i didn't go back for soooo long. I started this process personally a year and a half ago. Had to wait a year for dental coverage to kick in. And then i got engaged. i get married in August of this year and i knew i didn't want these nasty teeth at my wedding. So i started the process and will have new teeth in june. From an amazing compassionate dentist. Im freaked out but also so so so hopeful.

I’m on day 3 after extractions & immediates.. & I’ve never been through anything as rough as this in my lifetime” :( I’m miserable & ready to finish this healing process. If it weren’t for your story & positive outlook I wouldn’t have been able to go through this. Ty 💞

As someone who struggles with the decision to pull my first upper back molar due to severe decay, I sympathize with you so much!! Such a sensitive and personal subject to talk about! Thanks for sharing and helping us to think we’re not alone in our battle..

Thank you for this. My teeth deterioration has been rapid in the past two years. I got denture impressions done the other day. Top teeth will be full and bottoms will be partial. Happy and scared at the same time. Your channel is the comfort and encouragement I need.

So I found out I need to get 3 of my front teeth out yesterday, and I have been FREAKING OUT about it. I'm so glad I found this video, you explained everything and I really can relate on the lifelong "battle". What you said, well lifted my spirits. Frankly, I'm just super stoked for when I can finally smile.

OMG! What I’d give to be sitting where your at with that beautiful smile. I’ve never been able to smile. My story is almost EXACTLY like yours. My first dentist appointment was at 11-12yrs old and I had a bad tooth in the back(drank soda just like u said it was normal for me and we never had money to go to dentist). I’ve never forgotten what that dentist told me that day. He said eventually this will travel to each and every tooth in your mouth..... And it did exactly that! He did a root canal that day. Every single day and week and month I had pieces breaking off when I’d eat. Dealing with Pain after pain after pain and still dealing with pain. It sucks so bad. At 15 the same tooth that u said chipped or whatever in the front. My top front right tooth broke off and I had to get a partial. Got pregnant and had my first son at 21 and that made my eyes and teeth 1000 times worse. I had to quit my job because of the chemicals I was working around. My sons father passed away when my son was 6mths old. I had Toothaches almost everyday. I was dealing with life, meanwhile my teeth just kept getting worse. My mother and father helped me with all they could. I’m so thankful for everything they did do for me and my baby. I finally got a job and was able to save up some kinda money. I then was riding with a friend and got into a real bad wreak, almost lost my life. Hospital told my parents I wasn’t gonna make it. I Couldn’t work for a year. I lost one of my front teeth and a few others chipped off from that. Then We moved to a place in middle of nowhere and then my mother got sick with cancer and so I supported them while going through all of that. My father worked but where we moved to they only had a few things that he could do. So the days he was off I’d work and he’d watch my son. We helped each other. It was a big struggle. Then we moved to get my mother by better doctors and stuff. So I never had money to go to the dentist so after my mother passed away my father and I moved and he was able to help me get my top teeth pulled and a temp denture and that’s all I was able to get. Meanwhile, my bottom teeth were way better then the top at the time I got my top denture. But now, it also spread to each one of my bottom teeth it’s so crazy. Because I can member the dentist telling me u mines well pull out the bottom. I wanted to so bad because of the pain I go through but I already knew I couldn’t afford a top and bottom so I’ve just been stuck with this old messed up temp denture. I got pregnant again and my bottom teeth really got worse. So now, I’m just trying to get by. I’d give anything in this world to be able to smile. I’ve never had that. The day I got my upper temp denture. The man rushed fitting it. I tried to tell him I can’t bite down. But I went home and within that first week a front side tooth came off. I tried super glueing it back in but the bite is wrong so it just pops out. It really sucks but I can’t believe how similar our stories are! I’ve never met anyone with my situation. That’s a blessing to win those teeth and all that. That’s awesome! Thank you for uploading this video. I’m not alone in this world after all!

SO many similarities in my story. Growing up, my mother took me to the dentist and spent thousands on my mouth...it never got better. Thank you for posting this, I've felt alone in this, just like you had. I got my top about 11 years ago. I have my dentist appointment in 2 weeks to work on the bottom. It's great to hear of your successes in this.

Honestly I am very happy that I ran into your page cause as it right now I'm going through the process of extraction. I felt very familiar with almost everything you was saying. You gave me a lot of hope. And waiting for the rest of this teeth to go bad is just prolonging the process that I have to go through in order to get better and healthy life. Thank you for your time I will always remember and appreciate this video

Congratulations hun I'm 31 and trying not to cry watching this video I just had a consultation today for implants but unfortunately it's way to expensive for me but your video gives me hope that miracles can happen and maybe one day i will be able to smile again god bless!

I just want to say thank you!! I recently have started losing my teeth as a result of poor hygiene and health issues due to a long stretch of Postpartum making the issues worse. I have been so depressed about having to start the process of having my remaining teeth pulled and getting dentures at 35. Your video just made me cry and not feel so alone in this journey. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and making this a little easier for me.

I’ve been reading forums because I’m at my wits end and with my teeth, and that’s where I found you. I’ve had mental health problems and physical health problems (severe GERD) for almost my entire life. I’m only 22. I don’t take good care of my teeth, mainly due to mental heath issues. I had almost all of my baby teeth filled with fillings, and all of my adult teeth in the back are filled, and I believe I have two new favorites in my front teeth. The pain is becoming unbearable and I’m afraid I’ll end up with dentures by 30. You’re videos inspire me to keep hope, because with the pain I’m in now I know if it ever comes to dentures in my situation it will make me happier and healthier, and it won’t be a mistake. Thank you!

Thank you for your story about your struggle. I have felt the same as you said you did. I just started getting my teeth fix $20,000 my Insurance is only paying $1500. It’s so embarrassing. It’s nice to hear your not alone. Thank you.

Your backstory and mine are very similar except I have waited a lot longer to do something about it. I spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to save my teeth for the past 40 years only to watch a lot of the work crumble within days or weeks of treatment. Today I am 24hrs on from getting a temporary plate and I couldn't be happier. In a few months I will get a permanent chrome plate and then from there I will aim in a few years toward an all-on-4 system. Thank you for sharing your story. I watched another one of your vlogs over a year ago and it convinced me to pull my finger out and just do it. So glad I did. Thank you for your inspirational and informative vlogs.

in the process of awaiting my final product. I'm in dentures now after having 10 implants placed (one rejected last week) I have paid 28,000 by literally busting my a** with my landscape and gardening business working sun up to dark adding in tree removal plus 2,500 for anesthesiologist. unfortunately my dentist has not been completely honest he told me what he thought I wanted to hear and I'm 19 weeks post implants still in original dentures that hurt. he knew I was not happy and i told him i deserved for all of the money and days I've spent for him to give me a straight answer. I'm so upset but in the end I'm sure I'll be happy. my advice to anyone investing their hard earned money is too tell them you want an honest answer and timeline and have a contract backing you. your smile is beautiful and you are a beautiful woman!! thank you for sharing.

I’m only 18 and my dentist told me that my mouth looked like that of a 40 year olds. I’m going to get fillings later this month and I’m terrified that all my teeth are gonna fall out. You have given me some relief that even if my teeth get worse there are options.

Before finding this video, I did a consultation for all on 4. 52k, and I can't afford that out of my pocket. I've heard of the bone loss and at 44 this scares the hell out of me. Almost the same beginning story as you. Now I will do the reg dentures and work my way up. Thank you for taking the time to make this, I'm almost at the point of baby food.

your story is my story! I'm literally crying! I'm so frustrated because I cannot afford all of this work I need, I'm a single mom. Your story helps have faith I can have a smile one day and not eat with constant pain.

I just started the same process starting with dentures a week ago and you have made me feel so much better about myself. Thank you so much you're adorable and your teeth are beautiful!

wow, I feel like we lived parallel dental lives! so glad you are happy and smiling now! it feels great to know I wast the only girl in my 20s who had crumbling teeth. I always felt like people thought I was a drug addict because of my teeth when in reality I had never touched any drugs! thanks for making these videos.

I decided last year to go ahead and get my teeth fixed and I went to a dentist to get a consult and before he even talked about his planned treatment he asked how long I was doing drugs. I was floored and I thought he was joking, nope. He said if I wanted help I needed to be honest about what going on. I started crying and I guess I was loud enough for my mom asked to come back and console me bc I was just devastated. I told her right in front of him about what was said. The LOOK on my.mothers face said it all. Long story short: cops were called on my mom and we were trespassed. So I went back to a dentist I had visited only 3 times, told him what happened and he was shocked. He apologized and he reassured me that he could tell my teeth weren't because of drugs but genetics DO play a big role. Unfortunately, my top teeth can't be saved so he wants to do dentures with a denture implant in a year or two. So, as of today, I'm finally getting my immediate dentures on Tuesday. Wish me luck and thank you for sharing your story.

I'm crying, thank you. I really needed this video, you are so sweet for making it. Bless you!

You have a beautiful smile! Your voice is relaxing to hear so you've mastered any awkwardness with speech. So thank you! I am going to do this! I've stressed and struggled for the last year trying to decide this. Thank you honey, I'm 62 and was always afraid to do this, until now. You're an angel!

Tomorrow is the day! My All On 4 journey begins with my extractions and placement of implants...of course there will be the 3-6 months in immediate dentures while I heal up...Thanks for your sharing your story!

Thanks for a personal and compassionate video that soothed my anxiety about my up-coming extraction next week and helped me find answers to a few questions I had concerning my future oral care.

Thank you for all your videos. Sharing your story is life changing for many of us that don't know how all this process goes.

Thank you so much for this video! It really means a lot to know I am not the only young person with teeth problems! Thank you again!

I start the extraction phase of my journey on May 3rd. THANK YOU for this video! I'm now even more excited than nervous!

You are the most rightous,courageous person ive encountered in a long time, im glad your still happy after all the torture😊

Fascinating story. It sounds like your early experiences were very difficult. So glad you found a solution!

I'm 31 and I need dentures. I want implants so bad. I can't ever smile or show my teeth because I'm too embarrassed. Even when I'm alone and I laugh at something I will catch myself smiling with my mouth open and I will instantly stop laughing or smiling and I'll cover or close my mouth. It makes me sad that I'm too embarrassed to even show my smile when no one is around. I try to never smile at all. I would do anything to have my smile back. I have a similar situation on why my teeth never had a chance. I would prefer to get implants of course (that's my dream) but I can't even afford the temp dentures. Your journey to get where you are now with your smile is inspiring. I'll do anything and everything to save money until I can get a beautiful smile too.

You are very lucky to have had the opportunity to receive the things you have. I'm glad that you realize that. Many of us out here would like to have been lucky enough to just get to the "perms" as ya called them. Thank you for your encouragement and let people know what options are out there if you can afford to do them. Sharing your experience with others so they know what might work best for them. Thank you for letting people know that some people are just born with bad teeth. I've seen drunks and addicts with beautiful teeth. Yet many make a true attempt and spend a lot to have a nice smile and have there teeth fail. Bless you for your efforts!🙏💞 Keep smilin that great smile of yours!😁

The obstacles of being human is our health. We go thru certain pain in certain age. Sometimes I feel like it's just too much being a human being.

I'm so glad I found your channel. I just had my teeth pulled yesterday. I've struggled with dental issues since age 14 when I had braces and my 23 year old brother punched me in the face and knocked out my 2 front teeth. In all honesty, I'm extremely depressed, to the point where I'm questioning things that I shouldn't be like my own mortality. You are STUNNINGLY beautiful and after watching 30 of your videos all night, I feel like I have hope. All I had going for me was my looks and now I'm toothless.

Thank you for this, I’m 31 and starting the process of dentures and it’s been really putting me in some depression. I’m going for dentures first and hoping I can save up for implants to prevent my face from sinking and issues with the bottom teeth. You look great!

I'm losing my teeth from never going to the dentist and grinding. honestly I was lost until I found your videos.

Finding your channel has been a big eye opener! Your story is very very similar to mine. I will be 52 this year and I have never had good teeth. All of it being my fault. I am wanting to fix my teeth but there are so many options, so many opinions… I feel good about getting dentures after watching a few of your videos. Im going to go back and watch them all but I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make this and other videos!!! Your Awesome!!!

I don't comment on videos often but I felt compelled to comment here because your story is SO similar to mine. I, too, had a bad relationship with my teeth. We never had insurance growing up so we never went. That, in combination with a poor diet (soda, junk food, sweets, etc.) and lack of proper dental hygiene due to pain, led me to have major dental issues as young as the third grade. I remember having cavities in my front teeth in my school picture. I remember at age 12 having black holes where my molars should have been. It was excruciating. I wanted to die. Still, I was never taken to the dentist, which I now realize is neglect. At 18, I had my son. The pregnancy wreaked even more havoc on my teeth. After he was born, I was an adult and I finally had insurance and went to the dentist for the first time in my entire life. I started with basic fillings, extractions, etc. and then I lost my insurance. Years later I finally got insurance again and started the process again. I'm STILL getting work done and I'm 31 years old. I've had two crowns placed, multiple fillings, and I still feel like there is no end in sight. I get perio maintenance every four months religiously. I'm still not happy with my smile. I enter contests, look up any possible resource, etc. because frankly, I can't afford the procedures I need to get a smile worth showing. *Sigh* The thing I've wanted most in my life is to be able to smile with confidence. Here's to hoping that one day, I'll have one as beautiful as yours. Thanks for making this video.

For those of you who are considering getting all-on-four (or any prosthetics for that matter), here's a tip... The reason her teeth look so good is because they're made from some type of acrylic... vs zirconium, which is very popular now days due to its strength. However, I have a double all on 4 made from zirconium and I hate the way they look... they're one dimensional and flat; there's no translucency whatsoever. Zirconium teeth are usually cut with from a single chunk of material by a 3-d cad printer. Because it's a solid piece they can't really get that layered look that natural teeth have. They can lighten or darken the shades of white but that's about it. Acrylic on the other hand is naturally more translucent. It's also moulded rather that cut, so they can add layered colors to achieve a more natural look... My temps were acrylic and I loved them... very disappointed with my final zirconium set... they're also very clicky when you chew.... Here's the caveat: zirconium is practically indestructible unlike acrylic which could chip and crack over time and have to be repaired more often. I suppose it's a trade off... but cosmetically speaking, acrylic looks way better in my opinion (just look at her amazing teeth). It's also a few thousand $$$ less expensive than zirconium...

I was just watching this out of curiosity. It made me realize how lucky I am and how much I respect you. It may seem like nothing to you but you are so dang tough! Thank you.

Thanks so much for sharing this! I had my first consultation today to discuss a full upper mantle implant because I’ve had similar struggles with my teeth as you have. I’m leaning towards the six screw implant, but I’m glad to see videos with people in my age group who are having success with implants. You look fantastic!!!

Im so glad i found you. I thought i was the only one w bad teeth at my age. I had horrible eating habits growing up. Our lives sound so familiar. You explain everything so wonderfully in this video. Now i can get what my dentist was talking about.

Thank you Kalin for your courage and desire to help others. I am much older than you, but have had a lifelong battle as well, and rarely smiled despite being a laughing type person. Brother pushed me on concrete at 14, snapping off 1/2 my L front tooth. Big gold cap, then ugly, yellow, mismatchef one till when I was 21, married with 2 kids by then & thought that was great, despite being 1/8" longer than other! Finally, same "bad teeth/cavity prone teeth" I found out after becoming a nurse was a bacteria that some families pass down (DNA)&finally after being overdosed on prednisone for severe work related asthma that they overdid so badly my vertebrae burst. End career, bedbound,& the big metal fillings in my whole mouth were stronger than the teeth, snapping off at gumline &I'm forced now to face needing them out. (Even lost out on singing career in my teens because my teeth were so unattractive & I couldn't afford braces or dental work till it was far too late). SO, 5 kids, 14 gkids later with rare pictures of me smiling & staying behind the camera, I have no choice, though they say I NEED implants due to tiny horeshoe shaped arch & extremely high pallet & issues that reg dentures will not seat&stay. I need 25 extractions, several broken off at gum line, but on disability medicare theres no coverage I know of. I was going to go to Affordable Dental but tons of videos by Shotgun Autumn saying how terrible where she is has me super scared. I want a beautiful smile like yours, but you are young and pretty so can't go too far wrong. Anyway, God bless you for encouraging others even if I have to work up somehow. Put braces on all my kids and rebuilt my oldest son's same issue mouth with rest of my money and he's getting married next year with his gorgeous confidant smile so its all worthwhile. Take care honey and best wishes for your future.

Thank you so much for this video. It feels like the exact same story of my life but I’m 39 now and still considering my options.

I have never seen anyone so lucky in my life! I would kill or die for someone to give me beautiful teeth! You are blessed.

Your teeth are beautiful! Thank you for your story. I'm 65 and knocked my front teeth out at 10 years old. Over the years, living at the dentist basically and replacement bridges, I am now having to get dentures. Very traumatic really. Hearing your story has been so helpful! Thank you!

the ones you're wearing in this video look amazing and so realistic. congratulations to you!

I’d almost forgotten that eyebrows are supposed to move. How refreshing seeing someone without Botox frozen face on KZfaq

Thank you so much. You have convinced me to look into dentures. This will change my life. Always,I have had great teeth up until 4 years ago. I thank you so,so much. I am 51 years old now. I needed you for this.ty

Thank you for your story. I’m young and just scared. It’s so much money and takes so long. Everyone just says “I just brush my teeth” and it doesn’t help. I feel alone. I’m so glad I saw this.

God bless you for being a true inspiration. Someone that is as beautiful as you , that opens up as let’s the world see that anyone can suffer from poor dental hygiene. You have made me determined to get my smile back . thank you so much I will never forget the day that I found you online 😉.

This absolutely changed my life

My daughter has bad teeth. We’ve been back and forth to the dentist since the age of 7 and she’s now 19. It’s been a nightmare! I have 3 children and they all ate the same, brushed their teeth twice daily, flossed, and regular cleanings. She has gone from cavities to fillings to root canals and she has one implant in the front. I’m sure, I could have purchased a couple of cars with the money I’ve spent. I remember breaking down and crying at the Endodontist’s office, which in turn made her cry as well. No dentist has been able to tell me why, which is even more frustrating. Thank you for this video, because we have really felt that there’s no hope. 🙏🏻😇

I am so glad that you made this channel thank you so much for taking the time to educate everyone and being so open and honest I cant thank you enough

Thank you for your honesty!I. Getting ready to start the big d process and I am so nervous!Seeing a channel like this helps!I am excited to get a confident smile.

You are such an inspiration to me and others. Thanks for this video - it makes me and others not to feel alone.

Thank you for sharing. It has been so helpful to me facing a major decision my future. Keep fixing it or replace my teeth. I'm sure you've been a huge help and support to people who have been on the same path as you were.

Same here in Venice, Florida. I had an upper denture 4 years ago and wanted to cry every night. I never let my wife see me as I was too embarrassed for her to see. I saved up and did 6 on 5 back in May and am in Phase 2 now. Final phase in January. I’m all in at $50k and have never been happier and I smile more now. Life changer! This printing dentures is pretty cool. I have the same story my teeth have always been bad. Not anymore!!! Thanks for what you do.

Beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing it with us! I also struggled with my teeth as a child, I can relate with so much of what you said. I’m finally in the process of renewing my smile, and your video serves as a burst of refreshing encouragement to keep going. Thanks again!

Going through the implant process now. Your video has given me some comfort. We have a similar story. Hope everything is still going great. Best wishes

You look fabulous- if only this was available to the general public - Thank you for being so kind to tell your story