I was forced to get dentures aged 20 to replace my decaying teeth after braces

A self-described ‘toothless babe’ has detailed how she was forced to get dentures at just 20 years old after her braces caused tooth decay.

Cheyenne Dunn, from Georgia, has been documenting her dental journey on TikTok in the hopes of ending the stigma around dentures.

The now 31-year-old said that her ‘biggest regret’ was getting braces at 15 years old because, when she got them removed just two years later, her teeth were left with spots and decay.

She has spent the past decade attempting to rectify her dental problems, and is now hoping to undergo dental implant surgery.

The self-described ‘toothless babe’ has detailed how she was forced to get dentures at just 20 years old after her braces caused tooth decay 

The now-31-year-old said that her ‘biggest regret’ was getting braces at 15 years old because, when she got them removed just two years later, her teeth were left with spots and decay 

After having her braces removed aged 17, Cheyenne was left suffering with tooth decay that saw her rapidly lose sections of gum and eroded bones in her jaw.

She was in an extreme amount of pain and, after struggling to eat, lost 15 pounds in in just one month, claiming it was weight she ‘couldn’t afford to even lose.’ 

The content creator claimed that her dentist assessed the damage and suggested dentures because she ‘couldn’t afford the dental work,’ she explained. 

Speaking about the dentist, she claimed: ‘He was a complete sadist and absolutely enjoyed pulling my teeth, after I paid and got the extractions he showed his true colors and was a total d***.’

In a video shared to TikTok, Cheyenne spoke about her decision to get dentures, and said: ‘I was so happy with my new smile but so disappointed that I couldn’t keep my natural teeth because of money.’ 

But now her condition is worsening and she has been desperately saving up to get permanent implants.

Cheyenne, who works as a full-time server and a part-time photographer, said she had been working double time in an attempt to save up.

She has also been seeking the financial help of others via a GoFundMe, where she explained: ‘It’s imperative that I get implants before my gums deteriorate anymore.’

She has spent the past decade attempting to rectify her dental problems, and is now hoping to undergo dental implant surgery 

Her followers on TikTok have been offering their support to the content creator by flooding her with praise in the comments 

To date, Cheyenne has raised $10,000 of her $33,000 goal. 

And her followers on TikTok have been offering their support to the content creator by flooding her with praise in the comments. 

One person said: ‘It looks natural, you look beautiful.’ 

Other users commented that Cheyenne was ‘amazing’ and ‘gorgeous.’

And another simply added: ‘You look beautiful honey.’ 

Dentists say tooth decay is more likely to occur if you have braces because the lack of proper brushing can become a feeding ground for bacteria, increasing the risk of developing cavities. 

But Cheyenne hasn’t revealed whether or not the braces themselves caused her dental problems or if it was due to a lack of care.