I don't think cleaning them is going to make them grow back or reverse the decay that's already happened. My dental health is the result of not having dental insurance for most of my life.

I brush three times a day and I quit drinking soda and eating candy a while ago.

>Grow up and do something about it.

Uhh.. I am.

>get over your social anxiety and meet people who will pay you.

I'm doing what I can. I plan on building a "resume" over the summer.

Just so you're aware, even though it sounded like it, I was not complaining about my situation. I'm not looking for help, just thought I'd add my perspective to the thread.

I actually don't think I would change much about my early life at all. Part of me feels that if I hadn't struggled with being poor I would not have had the motivation to become a programmer, and I enjoy programming.