My name is Sue. I’m 65 years old. In the last 3 years, I have had multiple medical issues, including congestive heart failure, PVD, and more. I had bypass surgery on my leg in 2022 and again in 2023. The PVD has caused a lot of problems and quite a few medical bills, which I am paying off, but my own self-image is tarnished because of my teeth. My dental insurance does not cover the amount of work that needs to be done, and with my medical bills, I cannot afford it.
I was told my best course of action would be to have implants. I was told they’re affordable, for who I don’t know. I went to Nuvia and had an evaluation, and I qualified for implants; however, getting funding to have this done is not so easy, and dental insurance does not cover it. I was quoted a price of $48,600. My last medical bill was over $47,000, and that was with insurance.
I’ve never in my entire life asked for anything from anyone and have always been independent and paid my own way, but I need help now.
My teeth may be causing a lot of my medical issues, and I met someone last year that I have fallen deeply in love with, and he with me. How can I ask this man to spend the rest of his life with me when I can’t smile at him or kiss him passionately?
I’m asking for anyone to help me. I deserve to be happy for once in my life, and my partner deserves a woman who won’t embarrass him. It’s so degrading to have people staring at your teeth when you’re talking. I cover my mouth at work and during video calls so no one can see.
There are a lot of people out there that need help, I know that, and my problems may seem insignificant, but I try to help where I can, and I’m just asking for a little help as well.
Please, if you can help me, I will be forever grateful.
I placed a picture of my scan from Nuvia and a picture of what my teeth look like. Please forgive me for not showing my full face.
