Texas Mom Has Reason to Smile After Getting Teeth Fixed Rather Than Replaced by Dentures
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ต.ค. 2020
- A young mother discovered she would be getting her teeth fixed free of charge at Dr Kenny Wilstead’s dental clinic in Garland, Texas, on Monday, October 19.
Dr Wilstead told Storyful that 22-year-old Kelsey came into his dental office expecting to have all her teeth removed so she could get top dentures. Many of her teeth had decayed from drinking soda and smoking.
When the day finally came for Kelsey to undergo the procedure, Dr Wilstead said, “I just couldn’t do it … I’m not going to be the dentist who puts dentures in a 22-year-old girl’s mouth.”
Wilstead said he prefers to help his patient keep their teeth when possible. So he spent five hours removing all the decay on Kelsey’s top teeth and putting a cosmetic crown on each one, free of charge.
Footage shared by Dr Wilstead shows him speaking to Kelsey about the personal struggles she has with her teeth, including how she has no pictures with her son due to feelings of shame. It also shows him breaking the news to Kelsey and her mom as well as a timelapse of the surgery.
“Kelsey was beyond grateful and very emotional,” he said.
“They’re perfect,” Kelsey can be heard saying as she looks at her new smile and cries with joy.
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This man is an angel! So many people don’t have $30,000 for implants. I truly don’t understand why dental isn’t covered by health insurance!! God Bless him!!
Well that’s the way dental office stay in business sadly
You can get dental implants in turky for £1,500 each full set with teeth top and and bottom around £12,000...flights are heap and the cosmetic company do a package. You dont need 30,000
Bless him for that
Absolutely this brought me to tears I have great health insurance except dental I’m 35 and I have had dentures for 4 years now it’s impossible to try and save that much without feeling selfish because my kids always need things and being single for so long
My bills have always been the first priority and it’s rough to try and get implants. Dentures suck! Lol especially when they do not fit in your mouth correctly it’s really painful
@@sarahmurphy8030 12000gbp is literally 21000cad plus at least 3-4K for flights. What’s the point. Maybe if you’re in the uk but for Canadians and Americans we go to Mexico for cheap implants. There are places that are actually half the cost or less and have good reputations. They don’t mark up the cost like in the US
There are so many people whose bad teeth condemn them to be social outcasts and who suffer in loneliness. Having bad teeth puts you in a despised category even if you never did drugs, people think it's the cause.
Yeah that's so true. I thought that of my neighbour when I met him back in 2005 but it turned out that he was a driver for "Pepsi" back in the 1970s and they gave him all the free pop he could drink to which he drank about 6-10 bottles of pepsi a day he said. His teeth rotted out of his face by the time he was in his mid 20s. He's had dentures ever since. Also, a friend of mine ended up with dentures by age 30 because she had a serious candy addiction :( People always say it's smokers that get rotten teeth but as you can see by the smile in my picture, I've been a smoker for 40 years and still have white teeth in good shape. *knocks on wood*
@@fadetoblond There's a lot of citric acid in cola drinks too! Sugar + acid = dental disaster.
@@Khamomil Oh most definitely! I barely ever drink soft drinks. I'm a coffee-holic. haha!
so true. it also isn't fair to a lot of people who don't realize that rat poison is in much of our food and water. Thanks to science and geo-engineering. Lovely world. I'm so glad this young woman got new teeth. I'm serious tho ya;ll... the food is tainted, especially those mountain dew drinks.
@@missymoonwillow6545 Mountain Dew is the favorite drink in the Appalachians and it's the reason so many people over there have terrible dental decay. I believe the brand belongs to Coca Cola Inc. People who harm people's health should be criminally prosecuted.
There truly are some amazing dentists. I destroyed 8 teeth in a surfing accident when I was a teenager. Went to our local dentist thinking they'd have to be pulled or live with badly damaged teeth because we couldn't afford anything different and he fixed every tooth for free. RIP Dr. Scott
Thats fucking incredible
what a beast
Rip.....!??
Awww that's so nice!
this guy saved this nice girl years of sadness, so happy for her
Giving smile back to a patient is the best reward for a dentist
How much does something like this cost?
@@3pleSss 30k I think
@@3pleSss I think braces cost around 6 thousand but I’m not sure about this
@@kaydenlewis9246 WoW 😳
@@kaydenlewis9246 I’m pretty sure THAT is their best reward
Such lucky girls..I can't imagine having such a miracle! I been crying watching these I have to get dentures and have been putting it off because I'm hoping and praying I come across me ney to afford a better option..I have had bad teeth my whole life and I havnt smiled in prob five years these girls are receiving my dream and it's amazing watching them such an amazing doc with an amazing heart!!! It's good to know there are good hearted people out there still because when your teeth are screwed up and your choice is only to get rid of them everything in life becomes so dark ..your amazing !!!!!
My teeth started rotting out 18 years ago. I went to a dental clinic because I did not have any money to pay for new teeth. Before that I was paying for temporary implants. That would fall out one by one. The Dental clinic gave me a new smile.....I got a full set of dentures 7 years ago. I can smile now.
Same here. Been putting it off for too long. Knowing I have to get dentures at 28 is really depressing and I don’t have the money for it anyway, so they just keep falling out.
@@notaperson9831 so sorry it's the worst I would take anything over this!!
@@nellies746 same 😕
Hey... think about starting up a Go fund me... Good luck..🥀
I’m a grown man, but I still cry like a baby at these videos of doctors helping people and changing their lives in such an awesome way... Thank you Doc for all that you do and may God bless you forever...
Our teeth are so important to our self esteem, self worth and self respect. This dentist is so kind. I wish more dentist are like him.
Well said! 👍😉
Not only that. They're important for our health. Which is more important.
Thank you for caring enough to save their teeth. 😭 I have my own dental insecurities, stemming from a childhood of poverty and young adulthood of struggle. I hate to smile. It really damages your self esteem.
I feel ya on this.....it truly sucks.
I know that pain. The physical and the emotional. She deserves this.
Kelsey is such a beautiful young girl and I'm so happy for her giving someone there're smile back is priceless.
What a kind man. I have spent 12 thousand on my teeth and I'm no millionaire I simply can't afford this at...just turned 24 in march. Thank you so much for being a true MAN and stepping up the plate. You're amazing, may God bless you 10 fold for each blessing you give others!
12k for teeth??? glad im from eu,you know how much i payed ? i got 14teeth pulled on top,got dentures ,had like 12appointments,in total i payed 1150 euro.... thats just unbelieveble they ask so much
@@andytimperman5823 Dentures and extractions are not that expensive, but that is still cheaper than N America.
@@NEDMD Not true. My brother is about to pay 5k to have all his top teeth pulled and get a denture due to a genetic issue that caused his teeth to go bed. And thats on a sliding scale. I had 1 tooth pulled and I paid $800 for 15 minutes worth of work. Dentist prices are ridiculous in the US.
Poor girl.. starting the day looking in the mirror with a beautiful smile can really boost your confidence and happiness.. it shows with your appearance.
Wow, this dentist is just amazing. Such a good person.
Grown guy here, and bawling my eyes out. I know what it is like. I am so happy for her. God bless you Dr. Kenny.
it's a quality of life thing and Dr Kenny Wilstead’s dental clinic is making it happen, Bravo to you and your team.
How do you contact this sweet man. My Momma is so deserving and needs this bad. She has put us first through my Celiac and Brother's brain aneurysm and it took all she had put back for her teeth. I'm only 14 , but I would do ANYTHING to get her smile back. She's so unbelievably deserving.
🙏🏿
Write a really meaningful letter to his office is probably the only thing or a phone call
If nothing works think about setting up a gofundme, many people would like to help. I hope your mother gets what she deserves. Take care
tell her to make an onlyfans
@@juanshaftpatel7488 stfu
I am so happy for her ...there should be more people like you in this world 🌎💐🙏🏼
This dentist needs more attention!! So incredible he just gave that girl a new life
Truly a compassionate, professional and caring Dentist. Well done sir.
I have watched several of these. And cry like a baby every time. You are an amazing person for doing this and helping people. I love my smile but not my teeth. Wish you could help me. Maybe one day. 😊
I feel u
Wow nice comment, you comment so good tell me where are you from?
@@mcdanielwright9172 😂😂
She is very beautiful even with bad teeth she looks very pretty.
Your a good man and a great dentist, your kindness and the happiness your bringing to these woman's lives literally made me cry, when you can't smile, if your teeth are bad, it's hard to handle emotionally, your giving them back their dignity, God bless you
This dentist is awesome, if we had more people like him in important roles this world would be a much better place
Great job doctor. Your empathy and compassion is contagious. I will be showing this video as inspiration to my GPR resident dentists in Cleveland. Thank you for doing the right thing and elevating the stature of our profession through your good deeds.
Such a beautiful gift to give someone! Sending so much love out to her and this Dr.
She’s such a beautiful person. She deserves to smile like that every day. Kudos to that guy
I've now been suggested 2 videos involving this dentist... He's perfect for this. His work is seriously amazing. In my opinion, he is doing actual Godly work. These women are all BEAUTIFUL, and you can see the impact his work has on them. Sending prayers just because.
I love this dentist!!! I wish someone could help my poor husband!!! He’s the mist selfless human ever! And needs help so bad!!!
He is a good man this doctor.
you sir are the best dentist i have ever seen. and my dad was a dentist. god bless you.
The smile of a confident woman is the most beautiful thing and a close 2nd is this dentist. God bless you
To the people of the world like this dentist, I thank you. You are the ones who make this world a beautiful place to live.
I feel her pain.. I lost most of my teeth due to a blood disorder. I wish I could have my smile back.. Good bless them..
They're meth heads, rots your teeth. Give up the spoon, save your teeth, save your life.
Mom should know better....
@@loriwadsworth5930 , people dont care. Tons of meth smuggled
into australia by aussies and sold to fellow aussies
@@loriwadsworth5930 as someone who literally just had 18 teeth removed and dentures at the age of 28..
I've never touched meth.
Stop judging those who have bad teeth immediately as drug users or secret drug users.
Because I'm walking proof that it's pure. Utter. BULLSHIT.
Sodas will rot your teeth just as fast.
What an awesome guy for doing what he does for people. This world needs millions more like him
Man, that's just wholesome... You've made someone's life a whole lot more better, i mean i don't have anything else to say, god bless you and please continue to help people. I've been there myself but with acne, and the day i got rid of my acne and scars was THE MOST HAPPY DAY OF MY LIFE, i swear. Very Good Job.
I wish I could do that, very afraid of dental work though. Maybe someday I can smile like that again too and not have to look down always. You did a great job on them, your a very kind person.
i understand how tough it is i work in dentistry so for us its like "whats the big deal" but i recommend lookin up how they fill teeth. perhaps once you see hows its really no biggie you can over come it! think of it more like filling in a chip in wood or a wall. just drill a lil bit out, fill, and smooth out, of course with the light inbetween lol. its actually a really similar process with diff. material and curing but an older dentist is fast bam boom and youre done! root canals are a bit more "invasive" but i had one on my front tooth and it didnt notice anything different than a regular restorative filling! good luck hope you find an understanding dentist / assistant who will walk you through and then just the $$ will be the toughest part!
th-cam.com/video/Lf3PLIKqhNg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=TeethTalkGirl heres a video of simple filling its never as bad as you think it will be ! just close your eyes if you hate it !
@@smoothiegreenburg6065 thank you so much for your encouraging words, I have a great dental plan but have been very afraid to go in, I believe it’s close to being a medical condition soon if I don’t. I had a ver traumatic dental experience at the age of 12, I am now 49 (yesterday as a matter of fact).
@@smoothiegreenburg6065 thank you!
@@thatonetrucker2584 I understand being afraid. Let me say this - I have had a lot of dental work over the years. Crowns, root canals, fillings, etc. They really do an excellent job with making dentistry pain free these days and ESPECIALLY if they know up front that you are very scared. Some dentists specialize in this very field! Either numbing with a cream before the injection, or add nitrous oxide to that and you can really have a low stress experience.
I’m never excited to get dental work, but I’m not scared of it either.
This dude is amazing need more dentist like him so many deserving people out there that are less fortunate my teeth are horrible wish someone would do that for me
He is a wonderful Dentist and human being bringing smiles and joy to his patients.
This dentist is a hero in my eyes! Wish there were more like him! Always hated my smile and it makes me so happy for all these other people! What a boost in confidence for them!
Stop saying we need people like this. Be this.
@@-Maverick. I probably would if I were a dentist....I'm not!!
@@leisacrowley6326 you don't need to be a dentist. Help people in general. Or be lazy.
@@-Maverick. how the hell do you know anything about me? I help plenty of people! Wow, you should practice being nicer in general....🤦♀️🤦♀️
@@leisacrowley6326 Bruh I'm not saying you're lazy but you are saying "we need people like this" and you aren't even doing anything to help people.
I love this dentist! I live in Canada and I wish there were dentists willing to do things like this for people who don't have a lot of money and need adequate dental care! This dentist is an amazing human being!
I couldn't be a dentist with all the training in the world. Kudos to you my good man.
you can tell she was so grateful. shes a sweetie fr
I just got a few of my front teeth fixed after years of saving the money and I can tell you it means soooo much to me to have that confidence back and smile again! I'm so happy for this woman 😁💕
I love these videos! I cry every time, because it's wonderful to see my dearest dream come true for others. Dr. Wilstead is an angel here on earth.
Makes you wonder now how many people in this world had their teeth done for whatever reason but I’m happy she had hers fixed her confidence is beautiful
How beautiful. Moments like these really make me tear up!
Wow, God bless yall! Her confidence just went through the roof!
We are starring at the shell of what this girl truly is. & we only see that shell instead of her because of her insecurity. Think about how many people you look at or talk to living exactly like her yet your first thought is “theyre shy” or “they’re boring”. Perspective is everything
My front teeth were chipped when I 9 years old, parents could afford to fix them but didn’t. I wasn’t able to afford to get braces and dental implants till my late 20s. Once I got my teeth fixed my life completely changed
I chipped my front tooth at 9 as well and never got it fixed till my landlord paid to fix it $225 plus the $100 initial visit for me for Christmas. My bottom row of teeth is healthy but very crooked. I want to fix them because I know it will be life changing.
You look Amazing... I am so Happy for you!!! Go outside/anywhere AND SMILE!!! YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SMILE!!!
I can't even describe how I feel to know that there is someone in the world that cares that much
The reason i either didn't smile or would place my hand over my mouth every time i smiled or laughed. Those are my school memories to this day. Maybe some day I'll be able to afford to get them straightened. Insurance is so expensive. I often opt for providing the basics for my kids instead.
When ever they smile it makes me smile
I love this dentist. He is the sweetest kindest man Good bless him
He’s so great and God bless him to continue to do his beautiful work.
When this guys wisdom teeth started growing in he just asked them politely not to and thats how he became the realist tooth fairy ever
lol!
Someone give this Doctor a hug. Awesome work.
People like this dentist are the ones that’ll prolong human life simply with their good acts.
You are such a kind man, much love to you and your team ❤️
Wow 22 no no.. no.. dentures thank God she found some one to help her not just do what is easy!!! Thank you for your empathy
Wow nice comment, you comment so good tell me where are you from?
@@mcdanielwright9172 Thank you.
I live in California.
@@susanalopezdetexin5614 Am from San Jose California how long have you been living in Cali?
@@susanalopezdetexin5614 Good morning 😁
Hey beautiful, I hope you wake up this morning feeling like a rose, filled with beauty and I hope your day is as sweet as honey. You deserve more i pray you have a wonderful day...
I’m so so happy for her. I know how it is to have a bad smile and not want to smile in pics and feel very embarrassed. One day I will have teeth like that. Im 36 and mine started messing up around that age and now it’s horrible. I’m glad she doesn’t have to feel like she embarrasses her kids like I do. Go smile with your kid and take ALOT of pics
This man is amazing. He does wonderful work and wonder things for people.
I believe it's this dentist that has offered his services free & has posted these videos on YT before. Bless this gentleman! I really hope the people living in his area flood him with new business. He didn't have to do this. Retail this procedure is super expensive. I'm sure his rational for filming is multi faceted but believe his ultimate intentions are good. He treats these patients who are probably poor with such gentleness & love. He's an example to us all.
And congrats to this lovely, shy girl. You look even more beautiful than before. Keep smiling my dear girl...keep smiling.
Good dude. Now that’s how you market and change someone’s life at the same time.
God bless you thank you wish we had someone like you in South Africa...
Yes same :(
Yeah you do his name bi he's on TH-cam
brought a tear to my eye man. i'm beyond happy for her.
My goodness. A saint of a dentist. Ain't gonna lie. I shed a few tears of happiness for this lovely young lady.
Thank you Doctor, YOU ARE A GOOD MAN. YOU REALLY ARE. God bless you. 🙏✝️❤️❤️❤️☘️
now thats a greatpayit forward everyone should be doing this that works asa professinoal giving back for free. bless this guy
So awesome! I ❤️ this dentist!! We need more people like him in the world.
Dr you are a very old soul that is filled with Love. You changed her life. CLASS ACT.
I am so happy for her I wish I could find a Dr to fix my teeth they have made my entire life miserable for years to the point that I can't really eat many things and my depression because of them has been well horrible but I can't seem to find the help I need
Check for free dental work in your area. I live in AL and my city has a clinic that comes a couple times a year but it fills out extremely fast and there’s always a waiting list for the nxt
Oh how I wish an angel would bless me like this 😭
Can i ? 😏
What a beautiful smile with those gorgeous teeth. We need more amazing people who can do that kind of work. It made me smile and happy.
All your videos make me cry 😭
You're such a beautiful soul:)
But how did thIs happen?
And how did it happen to both sisters?
It can be hereditary, both my Mom and Grandma had to get dentures by the time they were 30. My sister and I both inherited my Moms side. I was told at 16 yrs old I would eventually lose all my teeth and sure enough it happened. My sister also needs hers done. It’s sad because people judge you hard and assume you were a drug addict, but I’ve never done drugs in my life.
Can be a dietry imbalance. One example is too much vitamin D . Lots of things can cause the teeth and bones to be malnourished. Also gum infections arent always easily
identifiable and some are resistant to reatments.
Or let's not pass over the most probable cause, their mother didn't get them proper dental care as children. It is almost an epidemic in this country, especially in poorer areas. When you need to pay rent and put food on the table many times taking your child to the dentist is the last thing you can afford. We have many families out there that are working poor. They make "too much money" to be on welfare and have insurance, but too little to afford it on their own and their jobs don't cover it, especially dental.
If you are in this category I implore you to please teach your child great dental hygiene. Brush their teeth for them, floss and mouthwash until they're at least 8 and then stand over them to make sure they are not skipping steps through the preteen years. This is twice a day at least everyday. Limit sugary drinks for special occasions and brush teeth after they drink them. I was this child. Luckily my mother took care of my teeth. I have an overbite but in my 40s and have 2 fillings and those came as an adult battling depression. This is a poor epidemic but it doesn't have to be, I say this with no judgment and only love for my fellow below the poverty line survivors. I want to see us thrive!
We are living in the wealthiest nations on earth, yet people have little access to dental care. Crazy how much tarter was on her teeth that it rotted them away. Hope that she learns to care for her other teeth and sees the dentist at least once a year.
This guy is is amazing. He is changing so many people's lives. God bless him.
The videos need to have the music lower so we can hear the patients reaction a lot better. Other than that. Awesome.
Angel work definitely! Thank you Dr.! Not just gifted in dentistry but in compassion and empathy. You are Blessed and a blessing 🙏
Wow nice comment, you comment so good tell me where are you from?
@@mcdanielwright9172 Nevada
@@tonyarenae1426 That is very nice to know, how long have you been living in Nevada and how are you and coping with the economy and weather conditions over there?
@@tonyarenae1426 Good morning 😁
Hey beautiful, I hope you wake up this morning feeling like a rose, filled with beauty and I hope your day is as sweet as honey. You deserve more i pray you have a wonderful day...
It's really depressing not having nice teeth. You don't smile alot and you hate taking pictures. It really destroys your character.......
If you don't take in enough calcium while pregnant, the developing baby saps your calcium causing teeth to rot and fall out. Happened to a friend of mine.
This is avoidable. Some are more susceptible but proper diet and hygiene can totally prevent this type of thing.
This is actually not true.
It happened to me I was 19 when my teeth started to rot and now they are constantly breaking and they hurt so bad I have not smiled in pictures since 2004 they cause so much of my depression and anxiety I hate it
This is actually a wive’s tale. The hormonal changes affect bone metabolism and many pregnant women delay dental treatment until after they’ve given birth.
@@hotoole2956 not what my Dr had to say so there's that
So happy for her she is beautiful before but seeing her glowing smile afterwards is so rewarding. & This dentist is AMAZING!!! how he listens to each of his patients stories, and actually cares ❤ I love this. Just wish I had a beautiful smile like this or a dentist around me like him. I wouldn't care to go one bit
A smile alone can brighten anyone's day! You did a good deed sir🙏🏽
So true
Shes super pretty even before
When teeth’s matter. In fact every single parts of our body matters and we don’t give attention until we loose it.
I keep watching these videos and I cry and wish that, that was me in the chair getting teeth again since I haven't had any for a bit over 22 years...I know it will never happen for me but I am still ever so happy for these people getting their smiles and teeth back, I wish them all the best and for the dentist I hope he keeps on helping others and changing lives, I also wish him, his family, staff all the best in life, please stay healthy and safe
Watching these videos make me cry, because I have only 9 teeth. Due to no insurance for 15 yrs I was confined to my room at home with serious PTSD, anxiety, depression. I couldn’t afford help.
Now I’m living on social security rest of my life and Medicare , Medicaid.
Got diagnosed with Cancer before my dad died of Cirrhosis of liver. I have CLL and SLL
The teeth I have left are getting bad due to no insurance and no income or money to pay for implants teeth.
People don’t realize how many people have it in life. Take the simplest thing like eating and chewing and smiling for granted.
I never smoked, never drank anything bad or no drugs. Tried my best cleaning teeth under the circumstances. But health of body and time catches up faster than you can realize.
Living with cancer and S.S.I to be able to eat food and smile would be a blessing.
This young lady is blessed and lucky to have a good person help when someone is in need.
We need more people who dentist and doctors who are not only caring but go beyond their duty to help.
Very awesome…
Damn parents need to make their kids develop healthy brushing ha it’s to prevent tooth decay at 22
You really don't know the circumstances. Being judgmental only enforces what we already know about you. Look down your nose and make shitty comments. That's sure helpful. 🤬😡
@@CrappleFartini
She definitely has meth mouth.
@@yopoppy3201 I couldn't agree more with you.
That’s awesome man!! I just love seeing people happy❤️
If we all help eachother out this planet would be a literal paradise. I bow and salute to people like this doctor
Everybody deserves to be happy and confident. Hate seeing people miserable. That dentist is awesome!
You!!! yes you and all of you.. You have the strength and a heart to help those who need it the most. Reach out and let the world see some love.
I’m so happy for her I know how she feels I’m am struggling with my teeth and can get no help I’m I’m so glad she got help she’s such a pretty girl
I love this guy's confidence. Boss level work.
This guy brings great content for us to view, and the work he is doing is great! God bless you Sir.
I had an Uncle that was a medical Doctor in Brazil.
My Uncle knew who and who could not pay $$. For those that were poor, we all lived off the land. My Uncle never asked...but in return his patients always brought over more food/bread than we could eat....This Doctor will be blessed in other good ways. Thank you for helping this beautiful lady.
This dental doctor is a handsome man with heart of gold !!!!! We love you Good Doctor !!!!!!....you give life to people again .
I am so happy for you, young lady! You're so pretty, it would have been a crying shame to have to get dentures at your age. Bravo to the dentist for going the extra mile to save your smile.
Awesome uplifting video, very lucky young lady to be given that second chance, alot of people aren't that lucky and some people actually die from bad teeth. Take care of your teeth folks, they are very important tools to survival