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I am a recovered methamphetamine user. My teeth were bad before I used meth but since then they have started cracking, breaking and falling out. I have nightmares about all my teeth falling out when I try to brush them. I don't smile or laugh unless I'm around true friends and even than I feel self conscience. My face is swollen today as I edit this page because I have an infection down in the nerves of my tooth.   I need to find a dentist/clinic in TX (I live near Austin) who will do free or discounted services. I need all my teeth(whats left of them) removed and replaced with dentures. I have done internet research to try to find a dentist that does pro bono but cannot seem to find one. Donated services (TXDA) will only help you is you are over 65 or disabled. I can't get Medicaid. I have a very caring friend who has donated $500 dollars to my "dental fund" but thats not enough to even have all them extracted. I need 8 complex extractions(no tooth left above gumline , tooth is rotted below gumline, needs to be cut out) which are $110 per tooth, and 16 simple extractions which are $85 per tooth.(These are the cheapest rates I have found) I have found a place where I can get dentures for $375.

Complex 8 x 110= $880                                                                                      Simple    16 x 85=$1360                                                              Dentures                $375                                                                                                  -----------------------------------                                                                                            Total cost            $2315                                                                                        friends donation-    $500                                                                                                 ----------------------------------                                                                                    Amount needed     $1815

As you can see from my pictures I am very ashamed and embarassed to smile. I am very self conscience about my teeth. Eating is painful and I haven't enjoyed an apple in years(last time I had one I broke off my front tooth)

I've been in recovery from methamphetamine addiction for 5 yrs. I got help through a 12 step program. I go to meetings,  have a sponsor and have worked all 12 steps. I am active in my recovery by chairing meetings, service work, sponsoring others, and taking meetings to prisons. I enjoy spreading the message and helping others recover. It is ok to need help. Don't be ashamed to ask for help. If you think you have a drug or alcohol problem you can allways find a 12 step meeting in the public notice section of your local newspaper. God Bless Yall.