Help Matt Relieve Dental Pain from PTSD

My name is Matt, and I’m a combat veteran living with PTSD. Since 2014, I’ve struggled with severe teeth grinding in my sleep, triggered by nightmares and anxiety. Over the years, this has caused extensive damage to my teeth—making it extremely painful to eat or drink anything hot or cold. Even breathing in cold air hurts, and the sharp edges from grinding constantly cut my tongue and cheeks. The most damaged teeth have even started to affect my speech, causing me to whistle and lisp when I talk.

I’ve tried everything I can: soft and hard mouth guards, medication to help me sleep, and even Invisalign for over a year. Unfortunately, nothing has stopped the grinding or the pain. One dentist filed the sharp edges, but the relief was temporary. The VA isn’t able to provide the crowns I need, and multiple dentists have told me that full mouth crowns are the only way to truly repair the damage and relieve the pain.

My wife is my only support system. She does her best to help, waking me gently from nightmares to stop the grinding, but it’s a constant struggle. I’m asking for help to repair the most painful and damaged teeth so I can eat, speak, and live without daily pain. Any support would mean the world to us and help me take a step toward healing and a better quality of life.