I see that people ask for money for bills and other things but all I need is to get my teeth fixed. Why isn't there a dental program to help low-income people like me if dental health care is so important? I was on Medicaid as a child and saw a dentist regularly but I always had cavities anyway. The dentist would put in fillings and by the time I went back they had fallen out. They were always having to be replaced. When I turned 19 I lost my Medicaid and could no longer afford to have the fillings replaced, even though most of the time I have worked 2 or more jobs at a time, I have barely been able to cover rent and other regular bills. Twice I have been able to save a little bit of money to get some serious work done and both times something has come up, like my car quiting or losing my job, and I had to spend my savings instead of getting my teeth done. Now I am 28 and my molars on the top and bottom of both sides are just holes in my mouth. My front teeth are broken, chipped, and rotting away as well. I have spent the last three years being a stay at home mom. I have been job hunting for the last year but in todays economy I am getting no call backs and I think a lot of it has to do with my teeth. I go into an interview and I'm afraid to smile and I do everything I can to hide my teeth and I know that is off-putting. I refuse to be in pictures with my 2 year old son because I don't want to see myself. I'm too embarrassed of my teeth to let down my guard and really enjoy myself because I don't want anyone to see my teeth. I want to get my teeth fixed so that it will improve my chances of getting a job and my quality of life. I would appreciate any help that I could. It would change my life drastically. All I can say is PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, can someone help me?
