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I've been without teeth for almost 2 years now...
A little background: I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder at 14, as well as a few other mental health conditions. I've always (as early as 4-5) had issues with my teeth. I have a scary vivid memory or being held down by 6 doctors, screaming bloody murder at age 5 I'd assume. My dad gave me butt loads of candy as a child, without any real discipline in getting me to brush...ever. That was just the beginning. As I got older my depression really started "getting worse".
By age 22 I had all teeth but 8 (bottom front teeth) removed. I wanted them all removed, because the ones they left still needed to be fixed and I didn't want to go through that again (now I have to anyway). When they gave me a full top and bottom partial (temporary immediates) Iwas optimistic and hopeful. But I haven't been able to wear them since they were made. They are WAY too big and made me look like a donkey...in the worst way possible. No amount of altering would fix them, and the bottom partial is too tight. One of the hooks for the bottom partial, hooks around a tooth that is actively falling apart. I want a refund but I doubt id get one at this point. And trying to pay for another pair isnt really in my budget, I do have state insurance but I dont know who to go to for dentures. I also lost my job shortly after losing my teeth, not being able to wear my dentures was extremely depressing. Looking back, there's no reason I couldn't have worn a mask to work...but i couldn't even speak properly. I really want to work again and support myself, but I really need teeth...i dont care about eating anymore, I just want to go back to work so im not relying on my mom anymore...she works too hardπ’(Im not at home now, but I'll post a picture of them later if I remember)
I'm sorry for the rant, I dont talk to anyone about my teeth (or the lack of lol). I could use a little positivity too...
I guess my big question is, where should I go, or who should I contact for affordable dentures? From my understanding, state insurance doesn't do much to pay for dentures? Its hard to find information for affordable dentures...are people purposely making it hard to get dentures? I dont understand why I'm struggling to get help, what am i doing wrong?
Sorry for any typos, my fingers are cold and stiff. (not dead, just poor circulation lol)
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