Getting a new smile...and what I learned in the process

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Today I'll show you the process of getting my new smile, but more importantly, why it was so humbling and what I learned in the process. Today is also the first day of Advent and we'll talk about HOPE!
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@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!! You can find Marybeth's video-- 1YEAR OF FAMILY MINIMALISM: How Minimalism Saved My Motherhood HERE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MPydj00EkwY.html

@theresasimkevich6164 3 года назад

Such a good message of Hope

@TheAtWhatCostBlog 3 года назад

Thanks for the shout out friend! 🤗 You are such and encouragement to me! 😘

@Oceangirl1234 3 года назад

You are a beautiful person inside and out.

@JNtwinner 3 года назад

You sound clearer. I think your smile looks great.

@elcehl 3 года назад

Smile is Beautiful Dawn😁👍. Genetic anomalies are very common. Your genetics are passed onto one of your children or grandchildren!! My Dad and I have restored do many cases like yours, or people have a genetic "mesiodens " ( common too). Glad you are through the procedure and endodontic procedure. Amen🙏😇. Thank you Dawn for the scripture and links to read more. Like " Jesus calling" ❤️🙏 Keep on smiling and RU-vid ing Always Super videos Dawn😇.

@heatherthepainter2925 3 года назад

Your teeth do not look fake! It just looks like you had braces and they are very straight. Nothing wrong with that!!! 😀

@Susiefaith 3 года назад

FOSTER CARE...... best thing , no regrets. I did foster to adopt back in 2003. I was a single ,never married, 40 year old. I fostered a 8 day old little girl who I ended up adopting. She is now 17 and my heart ♥️. She was my 13th child placed in my home (lucky 13). I am now married and my daughter loves her daddy. Good luck !!! Florida mom 🍊🌴🌞

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Yay! This is so cool to read!! 💕

@jobielifehappens7102 3 года назад

Why, why, why would anyone be snarky to you guys?! ❤️

@rockymom624 3 года назад

For real! I don't get it!

@terryberry8776 3 года назад

To say, "Hi" to Tom!

@luciareynolds4201 3 года назад

@@terryberry8776 that is exactly what crossed my mind! Lol.

@jentyflynn8521 3 года назад

Cannot believe anyone would feel the need to be snarky to you :(

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 года назад

I don’t know why, but some people are so unhappy and their solution is to try to make everyone else unhappy as well rather than finding a way to improve their own lives. So sad.

@kfetter9046 2 года назад

Wow Dawn! I am just now watching this in 2022. You have been through so much with your teeth, and I am sorry that you had to read/hear what some rude person commented. I have had my share of dental work done, so I do understand some of what you experienced. I must say that I have often thought that you have the most beautiful smile, so clearly your dentist knew what he was doing. He is a keeper! You probably won't ever read my comment because I am posting 2 years later, but if you do, remember that you are such a joyful, kind, and thoughtful person that no matter what your smile looks like, you will always be beautiful!🥰

@kateyare4708 3 года назад

Dawn, many people with your dental issues (the "permanent" retainer) would have shied away from making YT videos that involve so much speaking into the camera. You set a good example of not allowing such "imperfections" to hold us back.

@lisawyatt7668 3 года назад

My husband is a dentist, I’m a dental assistant. Your teeth look great!

@irishcountrygirl78 3 года назад

I have a permanent retainer because my teeth kept moving...so many of us have dental thee issues. 😫

@pamgroom7117 3 года назад

Dawn, you did a great job today. We hope Diana feels better, but you are qualified and gifted to speak as well!

@eviewesner6231 3 года назад

I totally agree!!

@cathrino 3 года назад

Yes!

@melaniegambill9102 3 года назад

You have beautiful teeth. I am jealous. I had my front tooth knocked out at the age of 16 from a car wreck so I have had so many issues with that, and other teeth issues. I am so envious of people that have beautiful perfect natural teeth!

@valdamarielegault1907 3 года назад

You are the most humble beautiful soul! So many things we don't talk about! I can relate to your dental.challenges! You have the most beautiful smile and teeth! Blessings!

@Shannon.Hazleton 3 года назад

💜

@heathergeorge7604 2 года назад

You are brave for sharing this online. Dental can be such a sensitive topic and is so expensive that it can be class dividing. I’m sure that this will encourage everyone who is struggling with dental issues.

@suekurtz1024 3 года назад

Of course this video was interesting to me- I am a dental assistant! And finally realized why I would get deja vu when you showed pictures of you with your grandma. I believe I was your assistant at your first orthodontist! Your smile looks AWESOME !

@luciareynolds4201 3 года назад

Wow!!! That’s cool!

@littleblondemop 3 года назад

Woah, if you were small world. How neat if you're rememebering right.

@valerielinley5720 3 года назад

how cool! I was intruiged as well as a former Dental Asst myself :)

@sweetlady6059 2 года назад

Same here I studied Dental Reception in 2006. And find this very informative and interesting! Wish I had known you then and you had come speak at our class. I may of understood even more so what the process involved!

@user-hi8rg7bl2s 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this. For many reasons I don't have the energy to properly enumerate. Thanks for the empathy, costs, complications, chronic pain, self-conscious to spend money on this but situation getting worse without treatment, that we are so blessed to have dental care, deep gratitude, and especially the humbling ... If you ever doubt it, know that you have a ministry gift as well. Sincerely.

@lanishalustrousjewelspapar1300 3 года назад

You’re pretty brave for sharing this. This is why I love you and your channel. I love all of your smiles. 😉

@amandaheaton3763 3 года назад

I'm 38 and I just decided to get braces for very crooked teeth but felt guilty for many years that it was due to vanity, etc. I've had them 2 weeks now with 23 months to go and was astonished that this came on my feed. It encouraged me greatly.

@allheartandsong 3 года назад

Man people can be so mean and judgemental. You shouldn't have to explain your dental work. Sorry 💕

@amyh8046 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing these personal journeys.... especially removing your dental appliance to show your missing teeth! You didn't have to do that, but you did! Everyone is always fixed up so nice for their youtube videos and we tend to assume that you look perfect all the time! It means so much when you share glimpses of your real life ... it makes it easier for us to be happy with ourselves just the way we are! (btw, I've always admired your smile even before I learned the whole story! lol)

@pamnapier-uhl1362 3 года назад

You are amazing. To share not just minimalism but very personal things that leave you vulnerable! The message was of Hope but also also of Steadfastness and Love. You are standing strong in the face of adversity and showing compassion to those who suffer. It is the message of Jesus. Sometimes we don’t see how powerful our messages are. You are such a blessing to so many (even the meanies or they wouldn’t watch 😉)

@cjs1440 3 года назад

Your beauty shines in yours eyes and heart.

@BohemiaGirl331 3 года назад

Your smile is adorable!! ignore the trolls. Glad to hear that you tube does some editing. BLAH!! Happy start of Advent to you and yours.

@dianasimplifies 3 года назад

I cannot believe how RUDE people are! Dawn is so adorable. I feel like if you don’t like something about her just hush and go on to the next video. Lol.

@YPEFFLE 3 года назад

I feel for you, I've also had extensive dental work and the cost and pain sucks !

@kenoberringer9370 Год назад

Thank you so much Dawn 💓 I've had teeth problems my whole life and after having four children at the ripe old age of 29 I've had to had a tooth pulled and have been trying to find a solution with a couple other teeth too. This gives me so much hope and confidence about dealing with this. It was truly devastating when they told me the teeth would have to come out but I feel so much better after you sharing your story. One more thing you've helped me with in the last two years. You are an amazing, inspiring woman of God. ❤❤❤

@lisas2538 3 года назад

How nice of you to share such a personal story. Throughout all the “clips” in this video you look super cute. 😊 I like your glasses. The reading and prayer at the end were awesome. Thank you!

@frugalfamilyfarmhouse1812 3 года назад

as a dental professional I am proud you have shared this journey!

@jenellevanmeter1273 3 года назад

I’m so glad you shared this! I have a flipper and need an implant but it’s been a 7 year process because moms always put themselves last lol. That’s on my list to finish next year 🙏🏼

@laurenoutlaw7 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story. Your teeth look great! I have alopecia, this is the second time my hair is falling out. Most people don’t know that I wear a wig every day. I have to remind myself that I am grateful for my health & this is more of a cosmetic issue than anything. I love how you wrapped up with a message of hope too. God bless you!

@ladybird9397 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your dental story. You never know what someone is going, there is someone always worse off then you. You have a beautiful smile and laugh.

@sirikilen6164 3 года назад

I am not religious, but I love your autentisity, currage and devotion and your loving spirit.

@ashleyprice20 3 года назад

I think your teeth look great! My husband and I have spent a ton of money on my teeth too 😏 I joke and tell him he probably should have checked my dental records before marrying me 😂

@roxanaconception 3 года назад

lol. That was great. I like that.

@jonimarie4255 3 года назад

Same here!!! My poor husband (and although he has a great job, no dental insurance!).

@samanthaquant7411 3 года назад

Wow. Surprised by my sudden emotion when you said “we bless everyone watching in the Name of Jesus”

@eviewesner6231 3 года назад

It was a blessing to me too!

@roxanaconception 3 года назад

Yes..💕🙂

@jacquieful 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing about a personal issue. And the resources you share are excellent! "Hope" you have an awesome week!💛

@mlnewhook 3 года назад

Thank you for being so humble,and showing your teeth. I am in the process of healing after losing teeth and feeling so self conscious. Seeing your story reminds me it's okay and I'm not alone.

@JacqueRescues 3 года назад

Dental pain is no joke! God bless you and your family! 💜🙏

@maryrodenbeek1895 3 года назад

Your teeth look amazing!! Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story because so many of us *shocker* aren't born with perfect teeth lol.

@emilyjones1079 3 года назад

What a wonderful devotion! You are a blessing to me today! And you’re speaking my dental language 😁. You got excellent results 🦷.

@juliewright1895 3 года назад

When we first moved into our house that we're in now, nine years ago, the water pressure was incredibly low. We had well water so we just thought it would always be like that. It was so low that if someone took a shower while I was running the water in the kitchen, it went down to nothing more than a trickle in the kitchen. I was getting so frustrated every time I turned the water on so I took it to the Lord. I felt like it was going to be a terrible example for my kids to be angry over something that I couldn't control. I gave the issue to the Lord and He totally turned my thinking around! in an instant I had gratitude for the fact that I had water coming out of a tap and I didn't have to walk down to a river!! The feeling of gratitude that welled up inside of me couldn't have just been from within me because selfish me was ticked and this was the complete opposite of how I had been feeling. I started sharing this with my family and how wonderful it is that we have water in our house and it was contagious. They all became thankful too and the low water pressure didn't bother us anymore! About 5 years later my husband was working on something and had to replace a pipe. In that pipe there was a filter that no one knew about! He changed the little filter and our water pressure was unbelievable after that! I still thank the Lord for that lesson! 💗 Oh, your teeth look lovely. 😀

@roxanaconception 3 года назад

That was awesome 🙂 I can definitely relate to that.

@lisas2538 3 года назад

Great story. Good reminder to be grateful. That filter though ....who would have thought? 😊

@meman6964 3 года назад

And you can drink the water from the tap! Many countries have tap water to wash with but it is not safe to drink Must purchase drinking water. So glad to hear that filter cleared up the problem. Always more to be grateful for than I realized

@D3adWednesday 3 года назад

As a Canadian I thoroughly enjoy the way you pronounce "root canal" 😁❤️

@karenhjort 3 года назад

They say "roof" that way too! So sweet! Former Canadian

@D3adWednesday 3 года назад

@@karenhjort not here! We say root with a long oo like toot not foot. ☺️ I love listening to language and accents.

@justjennifer8448 3 года назад

I’m from East Tennessee and we say it the way you do also. I always notice it when people say roof that way also. It is so interesting to hear how people from different parts of the country and world say things differently.❤️😊 Hope you have a blessed day.

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 года назад

It all depends on where in the US you’re from. Most of the country says roof with the “oo” sound like moon. But you can always spot a Midwesterner with “roof” and “root”. Oddly, “room” doesn’t follow the pattern. I’m from the Midwest as well, but my parents pronounced them with the usual “oo” sound so I did, too. But all of the kids I grew up with said them as Dawn does!

@InHerRubberboots 3 года назад

Hehe I also love it 😁 (so different than here in Canada)

@PatWalker-mq7ir 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video. You are very brave to do this on RU-vid and I literally feel your pain. I’m 73 and have had implants, crowns, root canals, veneers, etc. due to not good teeth. Growing up was so painful going to the dentist. And later in life SO expensive!!! And still have gum issues. I am still thankful for so many other things in my life, mostly family. Love your videos. Take care ❤

@chronicallydaydreaming1381 3 года назад

You guys are our positive friends right now! Lately my husband has been telling me to wait to watch your videos with him! Thank you for sharing with all of us! ❤️🙏

@nicole1184 3 года назад

How sweet is that?!!

@jillygirl2024 3 года назад

That is incredibly sweet ! I love that you watch together

@nankarl2512 3 года назад

I’ve got my husband watching many of your videos with me, too. He enjoys Tom’s perspective!

@simply.clutterfree 3 года назад

Aww. That's the sweetest 😊

@madiday22 3 года назад

Dawn, I have always thought you had such a pretty smile! The beauty of a person’s smile is not how perfectly white or straight their teeth are, or even if they have them all!! The beauty comes from the genuine soul where the smile first resonates! I am so thankful for your channel, for your authenticity, and inspiration 💕

@RJweblink 3 года назад

Aww Dawn, I wasn't alone with my declutter challenges and now I feel like I too am not alone with my dental issues lol I love your family, grateful and thankful for you. xoxo

@sarahthatcher123 3 года назад

It's interesting but dental work really is a big deal and yet our culture tends to really downplay it. I hope your permanent solution really works for you.

@minini5571 3 года назад

It must feel terrific to finally be done with the retainer. Congratulations! Your smile is lovely.💗

@NirupadsChannel Год назад

Dawn you are so brave and open, telling all your make up stories, hair extensions stories and now teeth stories. Even without all these extra things, you still look beautiful. I don’t use any of the things mentioned but good that you are openly telling what you are using.

@Zorro-5515 3 года назад

What a powerful reading during Advent and perhaps more so, during Covid. I'm an over 70 er and miss my grand kids (5, 3 and 9 months) so much I can't even express it. Yes, we use technology, I send treats and crafts, window waves ..but it's not the same. We all need Hope in Jesus day by day.

@007Grandma Год назад

You are absolutely awesome! I have learned so much from you and your perspective and how you look at life.

@holly50575 3 года назад

“It isn’t happy people who are grateful, it is grateful people who are happy”🙂

@RosieCarl 3 года назад

Your new smile is beautiful and as you become more and more used to it, nobody will know that it is anything but natural. Just before I watched your video today, I was reading a blog post from Karen at Just Get It Done Quilting. She included a quote from Michael J Fox who said, "Optimism is sustainable when you keep coming back to gratitude.” In my mind, optimism and hope are closely tied. I always think of you as being a very optimistic person, and I think you confirmed that today with focusing on your gratitude as you were talking about your dental work. You are such a great exemplar of hope and I thank you for sharing that with all of us. In the current state of our world, we all need optimism and hope.

@korriefisher4545 3 года назад

I had terrible TMJ with many open dislocations. No insurance covers this and my parents couldn't afford yhe treatment. We couldn't afford it being married at 18/21 so 20 years later i was in so much pain just to eat. Smile, and yawn. we had to pay over 5,000 which was a fraction of what it should have cost (I lucked into a dentist who was newly certified and was willing to do the work as long as I aggred to allow pictures for his portfolio). I am forever grateful for that! It took 6 years from start to finish. 5 root canals and crowns too due to nerve pain all the time. Its easy to get down and discouraged and question why me? But faith reminds you its just a challenge and teaches you humanity/compassion for others who have it so.mich worse. Thanks for the suggestions on advent options and the app.

@margaretf6147 3 года назад

Anthony Williams talks about TMJ and it being caused by the Epstein Barr virus. He has written many New York Times best sellers that you can get from the library 💕❤️

@sharonjames9615 2 года назад

I just came across this video today. I have always found your smile so attractive. Thanks for sharing your journey. I love your honesty in so many of your videos

@mamagoody593 3 года назад

Your smile is beautiful...mainly because it's contagious!! Keep being you and ignore the negative folks!

@jeanettelarson3271 3 года назад

Thank you Dawn for being vulnerable & trusting in us (people you don't know personally) to share your story. I think you are a lovely person inside and out.

@93kimodaat 3 года назад

I watched the whole thing...not because I am interested in dental stuff but because I like you. You are sweet, kind, a terrific speaker and interesting to listen to. You have great insights and plenty of super character traits to aspire to. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

@lindaliffers9690 3 года назад

I too have an identical twin, we both had stained teeth from Tetracycline as teens for acne. She got veneers first and I was so jealous because I couldn't afford at the time. Getting my veneers was the best thing I ever did and we have identical smiles again!! Enjoy your new smile!! PS new subscriber here, I just retired early and I need to purge everything and I found you this week!!!

@pamgoggins5281 3 года назад

Dawn, You are beautiful person inside and out ! 😀

@beckywilliams1388 3 года назад

Dawn ! It absolutely makes me cry to think ANYONE is EVER snarky or mean to you ! You are absolutely beautiful inside and out and it all beams from your smile !! We need more people / family examples like you ! Stay strong pretty lady . You make the would a better place. 💕

@NYCWendy1 3 года назад

Blessings to you & your family! I love that you’re talking about this! Such Humility! I had soft enamel I lost teeth in a domestic abuse relationship and needed to replace side teeth, then I had 2 implants put in wrong and needed to have them removed and right now I need new ones. It is super expensive in NY ($10,000 for 4). I am wearing a retainer for 3 years and have a fixed bridge. Grateful that God is so good, he knows my need and there just happens to be a dental school in my area that I’m going to now, which is saving me about $5000. 😌

@marieskee22 3 года назад

I'm so sorry thay happened to you Wendy. Glad you are safe now, and that you have the resources to fix what was broken.

@NYCWendy1 3 года назад

@@marieskee22 Jesus is the only reason why. I cannot take credit. He gives beauty for ashes. ♥️

@roxanaconception 3 года назад

Oh my God......Thank you God that you got out of that. Praying that you are successful in this new endeavor. God bless...

@AlexByrd44 3 года назад

So well spoken about losing hope. I know how these kinds of ongoing struggles can steal our joy and affect so many aspects of our lives. I've had some very similar issues with my teeth and some other health challenges. I wore a flipper for several years and it did a lot of damage to my teeth and palate and I had to have more teeth removed and it broke off bone and now I cant wear anything, just hoping and praying for a miracle of healing and struggling to deal with talking to people and feeling crushed by feelings of failure and hideous appearance. Thank you for sharing your own journey and all you do to help others with the gifts and lessons God has brought you through- a powerful reminder of His faithfulness!

@DnAMcD 3 года назад

Dawn your smile is gorgeous, as it has always been. Thank you for sharing this part of your dental journey, for taking the time to find the lessons in your experiences and sharing those with us. Today's reading was just perfect, as was the prayer. And hope you feel better soon Diana xx Love & Blessings from Queensland, Australia 🌞🌞🌞

@simmiedavissimmiesings8185 2 года назад

I love how the Holy Spirit makes things so clear to us, at just the right time. He makes all things beautiful..in His time.

@shannonengelken4629 3 года назад

Happy Advent! , hope, joy, peace! 😊 I'm Catholic I'm doing a advent study with my friends.😇

@susanroy4540 3 года назад

Me, too! We are doing ours by zoom - not the same, but still awesome to grow in faith together!

@monicaanderson9346 3 года назад

A year before you posted this I found out that a tooth I was having severe sensitivity in was going to have to be pulled and get an implant. It is one of my back molars on my top right side. I just got my post for my implant put in and am thankful that it is located in the back of my mouth and it hasn’t affected out my smile looks. Thank you for putting your story out there to let others know that we can get through our dental issues!

@rebeccamasters3943 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this! My son who is 16 has the same problem. He has braces right now. I’m glad to know in advance some of the potential problems we could face when he goes to get implants. I missed Diana...but you did a really good job on your own!❤️

@TGNJC 3 года назад

Dawn, thank you for all you do! You are beautiful inside and out, and I so enjoy your videos. You are very talented and incredibly gifted! God bless you and your precious family!

@bearlycountry2406 3 года назад

Your teeth look great!! Thanks for the advent recommendations! I converted to Catholicism about 5 years ago. ❤️ I’m so excited for Christmas/Advent and I love celebrating my Catholic faith.

@susanroy4540 3 года назад

Amen. I'm so happy to deepen my relationship with Jesus in this holy season and prepare for His coming. Have a holy Advent and a joyful Christmas season. Many blessings!

@gsthompson4592 3 года назад

I can relate. I finally had to adjust to the fact that I was going to need my top teeth pulled and a complete full denture for the top! My enamel had worn down and the teeth were actually so soft they were breaking or just coming loose at the gum line. Expensive and exhausting! Plus I hate them. I like you, feel very fortunate I was in a position to get it done, but it has literally changed everything. I to talk with a lisp and I cannot chew right with them in. Thank goodness for masks right... lol. Now if I can just adjust to eating again. Dinners at home until I fully recover. Thanks for sharing Dawn.... gt

@staceydenard295 3 года назад

You are precious! Thank you for being so real. Blessings to you and Diana.

@larissamusser8600 3 года назад

I love that you could talk about this especially being someone who is dealing with the same thing. 💕

@paulat5921 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your dental story this morning. Prayers for your quick recovery.

@paulabutner8551 3 года назад

THANK YOU!!! So much for this scripture. You will never know how this came to me at the perfect time and how much it gave me hope and peace. I've just recently found your videos. I am painting my empty nest's interior and as I paint a room, I'm removing the 32 yrs of "stuff" that has accumulated and left by my kids. So I listen to you while I paint and declutter because you encourage me to keep going. I just found out this week that my best friend of 42 yrs (we're 62 now) has covid. Her health was not great anyway and we are both scared and praying for her and her family. Your message about hope was a wonderful surprise. I didn't even know you were a Christian. Even as Christians sometimes we forget during the struggles to just get back to the basics. I never really took the time to understand Advent, but I sure will this Christmas. Thank you again and Merry Christmas! By the way, I too have had dental struggles when through a childhood accident I lost a permanent front tooth. It has never "looked" real, you have also encouraged me to check into what can be done now with all the new tech, I'm sure it could look better and I'd be less self conscience about it. I understand being scared of the dentist even as an adult. You are a beautiful kind lady!

@ThePatchwork68 3 года назад

Your teeth look great! I've had similar bridges after not getting 'grown up' teeth and would recommend the waterpik for water flossing. It works really well. x

@wendycol8354 3 года назад

Oh yeah I second that!

@AndreaD. 3 года назад

I didn’t get my bottom permanent molars, except wisdom teeth. I found out that it’s genetic & usually will skip a generation. My kids have all their teeth, so my grandkids (none yet) have a high probability to have missing teeth.

@charityc1322 3 года назад

@@AndreaD. I have a daughter that is missing four of her permanent molars. When I told her Grandma the situation she said that her mother,one of her 3 sisters, and my sister-in-law had the same issue.

@VSThibodeau 3 года назад

You look great! I'm 57 and in traditional braces because my teeth started shifting in crazy ways. It made keeping my teeth properly clean very difficult, and some were getting loose. It's been eighteen months and I'm ready for them to be gone, but like you, I'm thankful for the financial resources to be able to fix my smile before things got worse.

@jenniferm.1807 3 года назад

My husband had to have one of his front top teeth replaced with an implant and have a bone graft done due to bone degradation. It was a yearlong process and made him soo self conscious it threw my very happy husband into depression. That was 10 years ago but I still remember it vividly. He needs 3 more implants done and he keeps putting it off not because of the cost but because of the physical and psychological trauma. Dental work is no joke. Thanks for sharing as I’m sure so many people deal with this and it’s HARD!!

@carmenm.4091 3 года назад

What I love about you is your honesty and candidness. 🙏🏻❤️We’re all just people with our own problems. I’ve noticed that, when we open up about the things going on in our lives, that other people open up as well and we can learn from one another.

@reginagrayson2465 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have had many dental problems, too, but it's nice to feel like I'm "not alone" with those problems. Your smile is beautiful!! I pray that mine will be much better soon, too!!❤❤❤

@joannkurgan4839 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your openness.

@dsr8223 3 года назад

It breaks my heart when I see teenagers and young adults who are already missing teeth, and often it looks as if their mouths and remaining teeth must be terribly painful. I had a dental implant with bone graft a few years ago, and it cost over $2,000 even with insurance. But, I'm SO grateful to have been able to get it.

@intherockies 3 года назад

My daughter is 30 yrs old and is having to have all her teeth pulled. She had the top 4 pulled almost 2 weeks ago.

@dsr8223 3 года назад

@@intherockies I'm sorry. That must be very difficult for her to go through. I hope she'll have relief from her problems when the entire procedure is complete.

@marycochrane9921 3 года назад

Dawn...what can we say except thank you a zillion times over for sharing a very personal thing! You are a dear, sweet soul and God is using you mightily!!

@thehaggardprairiewoman3629 3 года назад

Thank you for this message of hope. My mom just passed away and I really needed to hear this. 🙏 thank you

@TheDriftwoodlover 3 года назад

I’m so sorry for your loss.

@Oceangirl1234 3 года назад

I am so sorry for your loss.

@janetta5827 3 года назад

I am so very sorry for your loss, loosing our parents is so very difficult. Remember to be kind to yourself. 🙏

@thehaggardprairiewoman3629 3 года назад

@@johill1174 I’m so sorry. It’s hard especially this time of year. I wish you well.

@justjennifer8448 3 года назад

🙏🏻

@debradavid929 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! Prayers for your sister Dianna, and blessing for continued health for all your family.... I am Catholic, and watch masses live in mornings.. it was so nice to partake In the first candle on our parish wreath early this morning...

@annejoyner3729 3 года назад

I love the new smile! You have every right to want to look nice and protect your other teeth. And good for you for empathizing with others who have had even more difficult challenges.

@lc33cc 3 года назад

Dawn, thank you so much for putting this video out. Our oldest daughter (age 10) actually has the same missing teeth and we are currently looking at our options for her. It has been a bit overwhelming. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. Love your heart. I was able to tell my daughter, since she likes watching your videos as well. It made her not feel so alone in this process.

@stefaniebushell7205 3 года назад

So topical for me this Dawn. This week I have had two broken crown roots removed. I now have a plate with 4 "fake" teeth. Its so painful getting used to it and dealing with the extractions too... Thank you so much for sharing.. I feel like I am not alone xx

@rebeccahodges5618 3 года назад

I am missing 6 permanent teeth, and so glad to see someone else who was born without several teeth. Due to this I had braces for 7 years and I was so grateful that my children were born with all of their teeth!

@chericook7575 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing on hope!!! As always your Sunday posts are so encouraging!

@juliediaz237 3 года назад

Dawn, thank you for your encouraging words. I love your heart and the willingness to help so many who are struggling. Keep up the great work!

@rhondadievert1245 3 года назад

I love that you shared this personal experience. It sounds identical to me! Yes, it has cost a small fortune. I was born missing the same teeth (plus 2 more on the bottom). I got my braces off right before my wedding & was able to get Maryland bridges. I had those about 12 years. I did not have to have braces twice though. I replaced the top teeth with dental implants 4 years ago & love them. They look just like my other teeth. (I also cracked my molar on my right side & have had 2 crowns placed there. We went gold on the most recent since you cant see it & it's the strongest option). I still have 2 baby teeth on the bottom. They have held out pretty well for 45 years. Best wishes on a better dental experience! I don't know how you handled a flipper for 12 years. I had mine 4months while my implants healed (I had to have bone graphs) & thought that was bad. I have enjoyed getting to know you the last couple years ❤ You have really helped me to minimize, something I have never been able to do until now.

@nancivanloo7701 3 года назад

I just want to give you a virtual hug for all that you’ve gone through......thank you for sharing your story my friend.

@jodeanerhoades2645 3 года назад

Dawn, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT in every way!! Thank you 🙏🏼

@colleenjacobson8089 3 года назад

Dawn, thank you for being so open to sharing your journey in so many areas (including your dental work). Your faith, personality and wisdom are such a treasure.

@jessikaosantowski7585 3 года назад

So interesting! I was born without those same two top teeth as well. Had to have braces twice because the area for implants wasn’t large enough.

@hvnelson93 3 года назад

I was born without the one on my right side! I'm now 27 years old in my second years of braces. My canine shifted to that spot so we moved it to where it belongs. I'm so ready for treatment to be over so I can get my implant! My ortho is going to attach a temporary tooth with a bracket tomorrow so I'm not walking around for another year without a front tooth. I'm so excited!!

@lisamcdaniel809 2 года назад

Thank you, Dawn. I really needed this today. I know this is an older video, but my heart needed this today.❤️

@kellyvogel5930 3 года назад

I like reminders while in the "messy middle" (as you call it) (when things are tough) or when someone is "snarky" as you said. #1 If you can't be kind be quiet. #2 There's always someone worse off than you. and #3 (my new fav) Any excuse will do. I think these 3 "mindsets" or "mantras" can help get you through just about anything!! As you said, "on the other side" things sometimes become so clear! Love your videos and thank you for helping so many of us!

@patriotgirl6843 3 года назад

Dawn, You are qualified to share the scripture and message with us, you don't have to be a professional. Your smile, joyful and positive outlook, has blessed me MANY MANY times over the last two-ish years I've followed your channel. Your testimonies are a blessing to me. Thankful for you!

@davinahicks6764 3 года назад

Thank you! I am so happy that I ran into you on RU-vid. ♥️

@Cat-ik1wo 2 года назад

Thank you for being real and true. It makes you so much more relatable to me. Yes, we all are dealing with something, and its important not to feel alone. Its seems everyone is trying to achieve perfection. But its really nice, and more comforting to know that we are all perfectly imperfect. When I watch you now, I know you are being honest and giving your best. Simply because you were real. Thanks again. Yes, you gave me hope.

@sharih5741 Год назад

So glad you shared this. I have two children born without one missing permanent teeth. One still has the baby tooth and the other has had the implant. My daughter also fell and broke her front tooth as preteen. She has a front crown on that. Dental issues are no fun for sure! And expensive!

@stacyritter9261 3 года назад

We sometimes feel that the lives of others are perfect...thank you for sharing your struggles...it makes me feel better about mine!! We love you all as well!!

@barbarag1382 3 года назад

Dawn, you and your family have blessed me so much. I know God led me to your videos. You all are now being prayed for regularly because you always pop up in my mind when I pray. Thank you so much.

@bettylou3709 3 года назад

I thought you were just wearing invisalign braces.

@sarahfriddle1611 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. My daughter was born without a thyroid gland and related lack of fully formed enamel on her teeth. After tens of thousands of dollars in dental work and orthodontics she is now a beautiful 13 year old with a beautiful smile. Such financial sacrifices, but her confidence in her smile now is worth every penny.

@roxanaconception 3 года назад

I don’t think I have ever comment on your videos... but, I think your bravery and humility for talking about such a private situation is just so admirable and commended. Also, Thankyou for reading some scripture on hope because we can “never let the presence of a storm cause you to doubt the presence of God”. May the God of hope full you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 May God continue to bless you and your loved ones....✝️🙋🏻‍♀️

@jilloverlock8238 3 года назад

Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone to be obedient to God and share your source of hope! After all, that's what Mary and Joseph did on the first Christmas. God bless you and your family!