I'm sorry Mariah - can we help?
I'm not sure I got the gist of your post either UP? you mean your bad teeth has led to you keep people at a distance?
I can certainly identify with that.
I was lucky that there was a medicare dental scheme here at the time I quit. It's no longer offered which really sucks for low income folks.
I really hope you can find a way.
I use a dental school these days - the students are always well supervised - it might be an option?
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