How poor oral health affects the rest of you

Donna Heiss is happy to visit her oral surgeon, which isn’t something you often hear. But Dr. David Kirkpatrick of Florida Dental Implants gave Donna a transformation she calls life changing.
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[timglover]

I’m poor and my health is terrible because of teeth going bad, so this could be my last comment on YouTube….. but I’m in God’s hands ❤

[frankmontez]

After all the decades of Soo so care ( more like neglect ) I take conscientious care of my teeth and gums. I brush floss twice a day. Use electric toothbrush and I use a fluoride oral rinse. Last check up got glowing marks from dentist and the hygienist yay 😁

[lynntisdol]

I love this story I got complete mouth restoration about 3 years ago I love my new smile I'm still going to the dentist there's always something you need but I just wish it was more affordable

[lunasol-twij]

I had a rotten teeth before that really affected how I chew my foods, my breath kinda stinks, and it often feel so painful. I thought about getting a tooth extraction but since there is a possibility that it can affect my jaw, I got root canal treatment instead because that's what kriss ai and my dentist suggested. Fast forward to now, I really enjoy my teeth and I am sooo comfortable with it. This is why y'all should take care of your oral health

[ashleyw]

My mom only ever took me to the dentist once & my teeth are more than wrecked. I had bad stains from calcium deficiency at 9-17yo...kids called me doodie teeth.😔 Over the yrs, they've broken off little bits at a time & I've only been able to afford to get a small portion of the work that I desperately need done. I've been made fun of so bad even as an adult, that I wear a face mask everywhere I go. I'm terrified I'm going to die from an infection 😥...I get abscesses a lot & idek what to do anymore. I'll never be able to afford that. My heart goes out to anyone having dental problems, especially when it's that bad & that expensive 😢💔

[lovelivethewordwithc.m.c]

Brush teet with 2 cups of mouth wash and 1 cap of peroxide before you usr toothpaste helps.
Gargle with mouthwash helps.
Rinse your mouth with clean water helps too.

All of these are 1st steps to better oral health.

[ashleyw]

Omg, if I was able to have that done 😭 ...if had that kind of money, I'd do it in a heartbeat 💔

[MrBooYa-yder]

Wow. 40, 000 dollars. Suicide here I come.

[arosz]

In my life....very old, dentists have always ripped me off
One way or another!

[AR-]

I need several root canals and probably implants with crowns. I already did two for the front teeth’s and it gave a little pain but is mainly gone now. I can chew normally on them. But I have several decayed tooth and some cavities, mainly around molars. I’m hoping to fix all of it not just for aesthetics/appearance, but general quality of life and to be able to enjoy all types of dishes.

[darprdun]

This is great but it’s so fucking expensive

[shaniceturner]

Can you have a heart attack if don't brush